The labour-free garden does not exist, but there are ways in which such chores as weeding and tidying can be kept to a minimum. Clearly, what you get out of a garden is in proportion to what you put in, and it will never be possible to expect a plantsman’s paradise to thrive on neglect. Read more...
The rock garden reached its apogee, in England, in the period spanning the latter part of the nineteenth century through to the First World War. At this time labour, in comparison to materials and transport, was inexpensive and large amounts of money were expended on creadng monumental rock Read more...
In both large and small gardens it is often appropriate to have a paved area, such as a patio, terrace or flight of steps. Here, container-grown plants can contribute significantly to the success of the garden, introducing splashes of colour, architectural features, focal points and seasonal Read more...