If you want to infuse your shady garden areas with stunning foliage, bare-root Hosta’s are the perfect choice. These shade-loving perennial plants require minimal care and can withstand even the harshest winters. This article covers the most important parts of planting, growing, and taking care of bare-root Hostas, so you can add healthy Hostas to … Read more
If youre looking for a beautiful tree to plant in your yard, look no further. The beautiful pomegranate trees are also great for the environment, and eating their tasty fruit is good for you in many ways. While they can handle being hot and dry, they do need some extra care to stay healthy and … Read more
Mulch is a vital component of any healthy garden. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture prevent weeds, and regulate soil temperature. But when’s the best time to apply mulch – spring summer, or fall? Can you mulch in the summer or is it better to wait until cooler weather? Mulching in the summer can … Read more
In this video our Head Gardener, Steve, will show you how to plant a potted standard tree rose. With their tall, graceful stems and beautiful blooms perched atop, tree roses make a gorgeous addition to any outdoor space. Getting these unique roses established and helping them thrive over time does take some specific care. Follow … Read more
Watering pepper plants isnt as easy as you might think. Overwatering or underwatering your plants can cause problems like wilting leaves, root rot, and more, so it can be hard to find the right balance. As your pepper plants grow and change, so do the water requirements. It’s important to give them the right amount … Read more
Azaleas are among the most popular spring-blooming shrubs, prized for their colorful floral displays. But a frequent complaint is that azalea bloom time is relatively short, often lasting just 2-3 weeks. If you want to maximize the duration of azalea flowers in your landscape, it helps to understand what determines bloom length and techniques to … Read more
Nobody can deny that magnolia trees in bloom are a glorious sight. Magnolias are so commonly planted in warm regions that they have become almost emblematic of the American South. The fragrance is as sweet and unforgettable as the huge, white blossoms are lovely. Although magnolia trees are surprisingly low maintenance, magnolia tree roots can … Read more
Why should your fig trees have a hard time in the winter? Grow them in pots! Check out our guide on how to put fig trees on wheels. Some of the tastiest and easiest fruits to grow are fresh figs. Fig trees are also very pretty, with their unique green leaves even when they’re not … Read more
People often ask us this at Olive Grove Oundle, since we sell more olive trees than anyone else in the UK. We’re just as interested in the answer as you are, though: no one really knows how long olive trees can live. We have an idea of how old the oldest trees are, but we … Read more
Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2024. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! Subhead. Aphids also known as plant lice or greenflies can be one of the most frustrating pests for gardeners to manage. These tiny sap-sucking insects seem to multiply overnight, spreading rapidly to infest both outdoor … Read more