Trees: we often take them for granted, without any thought of their value and usefulness. They are found on the coastline, along roads in woodlands and, of course, our gardens, and yet do we ever stop...
Christmas gifts are a yearly ritual and it can take thought to give something practical.
Consider several aspects before choosing a garden-orientated gift. First, is the person a keen gardener or just...
In the original Roman calendar November was the ninth month (novem in Latin = nine). But then the Romans added January and February so November became the eleventh month, which only proves there is no...
This month we should see a downward movement in temperature.
With that comes the opportunity to do some planting, especially the wide range of annuals which will add colour through the cooler months o...
September, a month of the unknown with hot humid weather and the unpredictable winds of chance be they gentle breezes or possible hurricanes.
Hot summer days, with little respite during the evening h...
Bermuda is another world. We live within a landscape and are fortunate to reside in such a tranquil location, with clean air and blue skies — and we take it all for granted.
As I drive around the isl...
What better way to enhance the visual impact of a garden than to use low-growing ground covers that bloom regularly if pruned back after flowering?
They come with the bonus of reducing weed growth and...
If you would like to see an added interest in your garden and space allows, consider creating a “wild garden” to encourage avian activity, insects, lizards, butterflies and moths.
Such areas can have...
May your garden be a place of rest and tranquility. With the surge of new growth — and of a floriferous nature — it is advisable to keep it at that level.
That means observing the growth, not only th...
At an earlier time in history April 1 was recognised as New Year’s Day. It could have caused a problem for the gardening calendar but that fortunately changed in 1582; the present arrangement works we...
