As herbaceous perennials die back and the last of the autumn leaves fall from deciduous shrubs and trees, there is a plant of delicate floral beauty that can lift the heart through the coldest, darkest months. Helleborus, commonly known as hellebore, are a genus that offer evergreen colour, and beautiful flowers, in shades of pink, […]
Monthly Archives: October 2019
One of the questions we are often asked in the nursery is when is it the best time to plant. It can come as a surprise to discover that autumn is one of the best times to plant a perennial. Regardless of the temperature above ground, the soil is actually quite warm at this time […]
[foogallery id=”126063″] Share your experiences with us and win! We are running a photography competition to find a photograph that captures the beauty and tranquillity of Larch Cottage during the Autumn and Winter months. 1st prize is a £100 gift voucher for Larch Cottage and 2nd prize is a £50 gift voucher for Larch […]
By October, autumn is in full swing, with colours changing, daylight shortening and the first frosts on the way. A crisp, bright, autumn day is the perfect time to begin tidying up in the flower beds, vegetable patch and greenhouse. Continue cutting back herbaceous perennials that have finished, or, alternatively, leave dead foliage to encourage […]