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Wise up to the joys of sage! This humble herb is tasty in the pot and offers a splash of summer colour Nigel Colborn says that the flowers are eye-catching and colourful UK-based garden expert says that Salvia sagittata stems grow very tall Adds that the plant has cobalt-blue flowers and survives most winters outdoors … Read more
Pretty as a peony: In dreamy hues, these fragrant beauties light up summer gardens Nigel Colborn says peonies are voluptuous and extravagantly beautiful UK-based garden expert said double-flowered peonies are most spectacular Said that peonies are easy to grow and thrive in all soil types By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, … Read more
Pelargoniums originate mainly from South Africa, where I’ve seen them growing in the Fynbos – a belt of heathland around Cape Town – as great shrubs flaunting pink flowers. When growing them, as with any plant, it is useful to remember their natural habitat – in this case bare, dry, rocky terrain. There are six … Read more
WALK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: Plants that fill the cracks and crevices bring life and colour to paving Nigel Colborn says that plants for cracks and crevices are durable UK-based expert says that they can bring a hint of beauty to dreary places He says that paving with 3cm or more between slabs has planting … Read more
SOUTH AFRICAN SUPERSTARS: Daisies from the Cape are perfect for adding vivid colour to borders Nigel Colborn explains how Britain grows more that 70,000 plant varieties UK-based garden expert describes that many of them come from South Africa African bulbs include nerines, gladioli and blue agapanthus to name a few By Nigel Colborn for the … Read more
EYE-POPPING PRIMULAS: For a true blaze of colour, these cowslip cousins are a summer joy Nigel Colborn reveals that it has been a ‘fantastic’ spring for primulas this year UK-based gardening expert says that Asiatic primulas are just getting started Candelabra primulas’ colours range through creams to yellow or vivid orange By Nigel Colborn for … Read more
WONDER WALLFLOWERS: These enduring bedding plants guarantee colour and fragrance Nigel Colborn says that May is the month to start sowing wallflower seeds UK-based garden expert advises starting next weekend for next spring He explains to sow the seeds thinly, into shallow drills, in well prepared ground By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more
The show must go on: Blossom might be coming to an end but cherries are trees for all seasons UK gardening expert Nigel Colborn looks at cherry blossom throughout the year He says that some of the Japanese trees can have attractive bark for winter time One of the most majestic are Prunus Taihaku, which … Read more
Hello to the patio: It’s the time of year to plan colour and scent in your favourite hideaways Nigel Colborn shares advice on how to re-jig our terraces and patios for Spring UK-based garden expert says that a well-planted patio is beautiful all year round He says it’s time to replant patio pots with crocus … Read more
Topiary is a great love of mine. I don’t have a huge amount of it in the garden and I don’t claim to be that good at it, but no matter. It adds hugely to the quality of my garden and my life – and long may it do so. Most of the topiary in … Read more