Highbury and Islington courtyard garden design By The Curious Gardener | January 4, 2020 - 5:52 pm |January 4, 2020 All, Autum, Container Gardens, Garden design and Maintenance, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Small Gardens, Spring, Summer, Winter Leave a comment A bright courtyard – a Highbury and Islington garden update. A small space with a wraparound staircase. Client asked for … →
Watering systems comparison: Claber vs Hozelock. ‘stop worrying about the watering’ By The Curious Gardener | September 9, 2014 - 6:52 pm |September 18, 2016 All, Autum, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Recommended, sponsored post, Spring, Summer Leave a comment It’s time for a holiday. Do I trust my flatmates to water my garden? Sorry flatmates, but no, I’m going the … →
Airport Veg! Growing in unloved corners By The Curious Gardener | May 21, 2013 - 1:46 pm |May 21, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, August, Autum, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, July, June, May, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, September, Small Gardens, Spring, Summer, Sun, Vegetables 1 Comment In the most unexpected spot, as I was rushing to get my plane to Denmark (a whole other story) a beautiful planting of … →
Great Dixter House and Gardens By The Curious Gardener | April 9, 2013 - 5:43 pm |April 9, 2013 All, Autum, Container Gardens, General News and Blog, Plants and Jobs by Season., Recommended, Spring, Summer 4 Comments Great Dixter: Website Known for its long border, succession planting, and with a huge range of plants including bulbs, herbaceous … →
What is succession planting? By The Curious Gardener | April 9, 2013 - 5:38 pm |April 9, 2013 All, Autum, Container Gardens, Definitions, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Spring, Summer, Winter 2 Comments Basic meaning: having the most plants in a given space growing / cropping for as long as possible through the … →
Tete a Tete Daffodils – How to Grow By The Curious Gardener | March 5, 2013 - 8:59 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Autum, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Feburary, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Half-sun, March`, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Shade, Small Gardens, Spring, Sun Leave a comment These stunning bulbs are one of the best early Daffodils to grow! Easy to care for, and flowering as early … →
Planting & layering bulbs in containers for spring colour By The Curious Gardener | February 2, 2013 - 3:23 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, Autum, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Normal Wetness, November, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Scent, September, Small Gardens, Sun Leave a comment Planting bulbs in containers is easy, and a great way to get spring colour. This should be done in September … →
Cloud trees, evergreen topiary, small spaces and pruning By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 4:48 pm |March 5, 2013 All, April, August, Autum, December, Feburary, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, July, June, March`, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Scent, September, Shrubs / Bushes, Small Gardens, Spring, Summer, Sun, Topiary / Hedging, Trees, Winter Leave a comment The idea of topiary is horrifying to some people, but I think it has its merits, especially in small spaces! … →
Planning a New Garden By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:23 pm |January 31, 2013 Autum, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Spring, Summer, Winter Leave a comment If you’ve always wanted to try gardening, or want to give your oputdoor space a revamp, but are flabergasted by … →
Angels Trumpet / Datura (Brugmansia) By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:04 pm |March 13, 2013 August, Autum, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Houseplants, July, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, October, Plants, Poor soil / Epiphytic Soil, September, Sun Leave a comment These come in all sizes, from 15 foot trees, to small annuals. They are found across the world, I have … →
Tree Ferns By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 10:47 pm |February 28, 2013 Acid-loving plants, April, August, Autum, Exotic / Tropical Plants, Half-sun, Houseplants, July, June, March`, Normal Soil, Plants, Ponds / Bog Plants, Rich Soil, Semi-Hardy Plants, Shade, Tree Ferns, Wet Leave a comment There are many types of tree fern, but the most common one in the UK is Dicksonia Antarctica. Others considered … →