Rose 'Princess Alexandra of Kent'Another fabulous rose variety from the world renown breeder, David Austin.Named after Princess Alexandra, cousin to Queen Elizabeth II who is a keen gardener and lover of roses. This rose boasts unusually large flowers of a warm, glowing pink. They are full-petalled and deeply cupp...
'Pink Splash' Ground cover rose Description Pink splash is a fabulous new addition to Tesselaar's range of FLower Carpet range of groundcover roses. It features spectacular bi-coloured Hot Pink/Pale pink flowers which cover the plant from November through to April. The bushes are low growing (60cm-80cm tal...
When it comes to weed suppression, hardiness and dynamic colour, these 3 Africans have got it covered! Osteospermum Osteospermums need a sunny aspect, so plant them in a sunny border. They also thrive in a pot on a sunny patio! Water regularly to avoid the plants from drying out. Keep well watered, especially the ...
Planting listFlowers: poppies, pansies, polyanthus and primulas.Bulbs: plant daffodils, hyacinths, jonquils, ranunculus, anemones, freesias. Tulips should be put in refrigerator for 6 weeks.Autumn colour deciduous trees: gingko, nyssa, Claret ash, Golden ash, ornamental pear (pyrus), Tallow-wood (Sapium), Spring flowering tree...
* Plant herbs in the garden ready for spring. Try carpets of thyme, chives, parsley, rosemary, mint, chives, coriander, pennywort (helps treat Arthritis).* Leafy vegies grow well when the weather is still cool. Try spinach, rainbow chard, silverbeet, rocket, and all types of lettuce. Feed with a liquid feed and you'll be har...
Bird attracting plantsThis week, why not select some plants to grow which will attract birds to your garden? It's great to wake up to the song of native birds of a morning, and its relaxing to sit and watch them enjoy all the yummy food you have provided.To attract birds to your garden, you don't have to fill it with Gre...