Purple WreathPetrea volubilis or 'Purple Wreath' is an ideal substitute for Wisteria in the tropics and subtropics, Petrea volubilis is regarded as the best blue flowering climber for the climate. Actual flowers are small, blue blossoms surrounded by large, blue sepals. After the flower dies the sepals retain their colou...
The Great Wall of China we all know, and the dingo fence, but what about the Great Hedge of India? This vast, botanical barrier once spanned a distance of more than 1500 miles. There was never mile on mile of perfect hedge, rather a hodge-podge of different species, interspersed with stone walls in barren places. Species used in...
We all love homegrown tomatoes and all you need is a sunny spot. Grow them in the garden bed or in a large pot filled with a good quality potting mix, such as Amgrow Shrub and Tub. Feed tomatoes regularly with Thrive or Maxicrop and stake them as they grow. Remove side branches that come from the leaf axils to mainta...
Growing under my bedroom window so that it flowers right at the windowsill is that glorious old Bourbon rose 'Souvenir de la Malmaison'. It's named for Malmaison, the famous rose garden of Napoleon and Josephine, in Paris. It likes our front wall just as much as Paris, growing vigorously in the northern aspect and flowerin...
Yellow is the most joyous colour of the spectrum. It lifts our spirits and adds a touch of clarity and vibrancy to any area in the garden, even on the dullest day. Pass from an area of green, grey or purple-leaved shrubs to a pool of golden foliage and flowers and we experience the same sudden cheering of spirit as when the sun ...
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