Roses are renowned for their stunning blooms and gorgeous fragrance, and they’re one of the most cherished parts of my garden. But to truly flourish, roses need more than sunshine and water — fertilizing roses regularly is essential for giving them the nutrients they need to grow strong and stay healthy. Without fertilizer, roses would not give you the mass of spectacular flowers that we all love! I have many roses in my garden — some inherited when we moved in, others planted over the … [Read more...]
Diosmas: A Very Hardy Plant for Your Garden
Diosmas are a very hardy plant that can provide a stunning feature in any garden and which also seem to tolerate climate extremes very well. Diosma is the common name for the Coleonema Pulchrum plant. Diosmas are not often talked about but I believe the diosma plant was very fashionable in the 1980’s. However, in recent years it has lost its appeal somewhat. I am surprised that the diosma plant is not used more often because it is an evergreen shrub that provides colour and texture to the … [Read more...]
Hydrangea Plant Care: Hints and Tips for Success
When I was growing up there were always hydrangea plants growing in the garden but I have never really appreciated the beauty of this plant’s large blooms until now. When out shopping recently I came across a ‘Lace Cap’ hydrangea and instantly fell in love with the beautiful flowers. Until then I was not even aware of this variety and it looked so pretty I just had to buy it! After searching online for more information about the variety I realised that there was so much more to learn … [Read more...]
How to Prune Roses: Simple Tips for Healthy, Beautiful Blooms
When you’re not sure how to prune roses, it can feel a bit daunting, but I promise it doesn’t need to be. With a few simple rose‑care tips and a little practice, you’ll be pruning your roses with confidence and enjoying healthier plants and bigger, more beautiful blooms. Roses really are one of the loveliest additions to any garden. We have quite a few in ours because they bring such gorgeous colour through spring and summer. Most of our rose bushes are planted close to the house, which … [Read more...]
Irises: How Do I Grow Them Successfully?
I am growing irises at home and recently posted some links showing how to transplant them under the heading Irises: When and How Should I Transplant Them? Since then I have also been looking into other aspects of iris care. In particular I had heard that irises will not flower if their bulb does not get any direct sunlight so I have been looking into this. I have included links to three great sights that provide quite detailed information about how to grow and care for … [Read more...]
Irises: When and How Should I Transplant Them?
My family are keen gardeners and recently we have started growing irises. The question that arose recently was When and how should I transplant my Irises? I found a couple of sites that gave quite detailed information on when and how to transplant Irises and so I have included the links bellow. There is also a quick informative YouTube video that I found which was produced by the Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in North Carolina (US). The consensus seemed to … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Kaylene, and I'm a keen gardener,budding baker and wannabe DIYer!