Hedging has fabulous practical and aesthetic purposes in the garden and, as the risk of frost passes and the ground becomes more workable, it is a good time to get planting one. Hedges can be used to mark boundaries and add definition to your garden; they can provide frame and focus, guiding the eye to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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 […]
We are pleased to offer a new range of lime-tolerant rhododendrons here at Larch Cottage Nursery. Known as Rhododendron Inkarho, these plants have been developed from Rhododendrons found growing in a German lime quarry. After 25 years of testing with a million seedlings, a new understock has been developed which is much more resistant and […]
As summer slips into autumn, the rich variety of colour in the garden ignites plants that may have taken more of a backstage role during the summer months. It is hard to beat the vivid colours provided by Japanese Acers; varieties such as Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ (coral bark maple) develop wonderful yellow leaves in autumn […]
While herbaceous perennials provide exquisite colour and fragrance at this time of year, it is also important to provide structure and colour both as a foil for your summer blooms and to provide points of interest throughout the year. Here at Larch Cottage, we have a fantastic range of evergreen shrubs that will add interest […]
Spring flowering bulbs are a fantastic way to ensure early colour in your borders, and now is the time to select, and plant, your favourites. We have an extensive selection of bulbs now in stock that will add colour, interest and structure to your borders early in the season, before herbaceous perennials and shrubs have […]
The height of summer is a wonderful time to reap the rewards of all of your efforts in the garden over the past few months. There are, however, still a few jobs that need to be done to keep your garden looking its very best in what is often the hottest and driest month of […]