The Four-Season Garden Heroes Conifers are often overlooked and, for many years, suffered from an unfair reputation thanks to overgrown leylandii hedges. But don’t let that put you off as conifers are among the most versatile and valuable plants you can grow, bringing colour, structure and interest to the garden throughout the year, especially through […]
As the weather cools and the days become shorter there are still many jobs that you can be getting on with that will keep your garden looking good in the colder months, and will help to ensure a fantastic display next year. Plant spring flowering bulbs: from Camassia to Alliums, Fritillaria to Tulips and Daffodils, […]
Perennials that shine when summer slows… Perennials are often seen as the stalwart of the borders, returning year on year, bringing colour, shape and sheer joy as they emerge from their winter slumber. With a bit of thought and planning perennials will bring interest to your garden throughout the seasons. August, the time when a […]
Roses have been loved for centuries, and it is easy to see why. Many historic houses still feature rose beds proudly at their heart. At Larch Cottage we specialise in Old Fashioned roses, renowned for their intense fragrance — something many modern hybrids have lost. These traditional varieties are mostly summer flowering and often date […]
June is the time when vegetable growers are often at their busiest. Risk of frost has come to an end (even in Cumbria!) so it is time to move the tender crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and courgettes that you have been growing in your green house or bought from a nursery and plant them outside […]
As spring arrives, attention often turns to planting pots and refreshing borders, but the lawn also needs our care after the rigours of winter. Following an especially wet season, lawns in particular benefit from some early maintenance to ensure they are ready for summer. At Larch Cottage, gardeners are already preparing the grounds to welcome […]
February is the month when finally there are signs of the approaching spring. Bulbs begin to appear and wildlife becomes more active as day length and temperatures increase. There’s plenty to do indoors at this time of year to prepare for the season ahead. Whilst as the garden comes to life again outside, it’s time […]
