Gardening Advice

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Garden Trellis and Climbing Plants – A Match Made in Heaven

A plant climbing up trellis is one of the most beautiful sights in the garden. It is a wonderful example of how a manmade object can help nature flourish.

Garden trellis (also known as lattice) often features on fence panels, arbours, arches and screens. Whilst it looks pretty in its own right, once adorned with climbing plants it becomes spectacular.

If you’d like some ideas about the best plants to use with garden lattice then please read on.

Why Are Planters and Plant Containers So Useful?

You’ve done it, I’ve done it - everyone’s done it. I’m on about buying a plant when you know that your garden is full.

The plant is delivered and then you have to find a home for it.

Or you may have a patio garden. All concrete and paving slabs. No greenery to be seen within the confines of your brick enclosure.

Practical Greenhouse Tips for Late Summer 

It’s been a scorcher of a summer so far and every plant in your greenhouse has worked hard to thrive and survive. Take some time to get your greenhouse ship shape and carry out those summer greenhouse tasks. 

When you read ‘bedding’ and think of fitted sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers then perhaps you need to check out the haberdashery department. But if bedding conjures up images of containers stuffed with plants in a colour scheme reminiscent of an explosion in a paint factory, then read on. 

Bare walls, fencing and obelisks are just waiting for a climber or two. Or maybe three. This little lot will clothe your naked vertical surfaces in no time at all. And that can only be good news.

The majority of plants are lovely, friendly additions to your garden. All fluffy, colourful and pretty. Even sweet smelling. 

Others are laced with danger. A little bit of research into potential newcomers, and existing incumbents, may reveal a darker side lurking in your beds, borders and containers. 

As children, building dens in the garden was an instinct – blankets across the washing line, cardboard boxes upended and filled with cushions, and hollowed out hideaways under bushes.

As grown-ups, we have much better ways to create those s

Fences are the backdrop for our gardens. Like a canvas, our plants, trees and other garden features create a picture – all framed by our garden fence.

There are lots of fence styles to choose from – from traditional overlap fencing to decorative gar

Featured Image Credit: Anne Heathcote

Earlier this month, we got back in touch with the lovely people at Freshwater Habitats Trust to get their advice o