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The call of the wild: These varieties of specialist clematis are a bold, bright choice for spring C. viticella has been developed into a range of outstanding garden varieties Colours range from white to pale or dark blues and from pink almost to red Nigel Colborn says with annual pruning, you can enjoy unrivalled spring … Read more
We’re rooting for you, Ma’am! The Queen’s leading a tree-planting drive to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, so why not join her, says MONTY DON By Monty Don For The Weekend Magazine Published: 22:31 GMT, 28 January 2022 | Updated: 22:31 GMT, 28 January 2022 Her Majesty has ceremoniously planted countless trees all over the world … Read more
Pure gold for winter: Buttercup yellow aconites brighten up the gloomiest of grey days Nigel Colborn says when aconites defy winter, it’s impossible not to love them Gardening expert claims plants naturalise rapidly almost anywhere in Britain Winter aconites thrive in a wide range of soils and conditions, but enjoy sun By Nigel Colborn for … Read more
Ready for a rosy summer? Pruning and planting now is perfect prep for summer blooms Nigel Colborn says this is the season for pruning and planting roses Roses are the megastars for midsummer colour, fragrance and romance UK-based gardening expert says with 30,000 varieties, you’re spoilt for choice By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more
Brighten the darkness: Banish winter blues with sweet fragrances and delicate colours Nigel Colborn says we have the mildest winters in Northern Europe UK-based gardening expert recommends making the best of milder winters Among winter perennials, flowers are appearing sooner and in greater numbers By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 18:49 EST, 21 … Read more
Colour me beautiful: Chrysanths in the borders can brighten the darkest of days Nigel Colborn says November is a wonderful time for late chrysanthemums UK-based gardening expert copied his dad, growing exhibition varieties as a kid Reveals exhibition varieties have garden value but need hands-on management By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 17:03 EST, 14 … Read more
Yellow fruitfulness: These evergreens with bright lemon clusters cheer up dull winter days Nigel Colborn visited a hotel overlooking a big cluster of butter-yellow flowers UK-based gardening expert says Mahonias have great garden value The evergreen plants are frost-proof, durable and remarkably long-lasting By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 17:03 EST, 7 November 2021 … Read more
Roll out the pink carpet: The changing season can still be a time of bright beauty Nigel Colborn says a garden needs good design to hold winter interesting Suggests well-placed features such as clipped evergreens, hedges or pergolas UK-based gardening expert says bergenias have massive winter value By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more
The crowning glory: Daisy varieties are abundant but echinaceas reign supreme Nigel Colborn says echinaceas season runs from now throughout autumn There are fewer than a dozen wild echinacea species — all American natives UK-based gardening expert says they thrive in good light and well-drained soil By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 17:06 EDT, … Read more
Colour me happy! Fragrant phloxes help brighten up those tricky gaps between seasons Nigel Colborn says border phloxes are valuable summer perennials Colourful, fragrant and with sturdy stems, best could carry flowers in September UK-based gardening expert they grow best in fertile, free – draining soil By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:05 … Read more