As the days lengthen and the milder temperatures arrive there are lots of jobs you can be doing in the garden this month: get on top of the weeds early in the season: hoe annual weeds but make sure that you completely remove perennial weeds as they will regrow from any roots left in the […]
At Larch Cottage Nurseries and Gardens we have already spotted the first butterflies feasting on nectar in the borders: as early as mid-March a red admiral was seen feeding upon the offerings of a Maddenia hypoleuca growing in our perennial borders. Providing a welcome habitat for butterflies in our garden becomes all the more important […]
[foogallery id=”115092″] Container growing is a great way to add colour to your garden and can be particularly useful when you have limited outside space. Most shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials, grasses and even some trees and roses can be grown successfully in containers if provided with the correct compost and maintained regularly. If you […]
We recently did a collaboration with myhotelbreak on why their guests should visit us here at Larch Cottage. Find out what they discovered in this special guest blog edition: When on a hotel break having fun and interesting attractions nearby can make the trip that little bit more memorable. For guests looking to stay in […]
Damp weather did not discourage a group of enthusiastic gardeners who spent an enjoyable Wednesday morning at Larch Cottage Nurseries learning how to prune winter vines and wisteria. The course began in the wonderful La Casa Verde Restaurant with a warming coffee, where head gardener Nichola explained how a consistent pruning regime is essential in […]
If you are looking for early colour in the garden then our huge collection of Rhododendrons would be a great place to start. Renowned for their stunning blooms and spectacular colour range, here at Larch Cottage we offer an impressive range from alpine species, through to larger shrubs and specialist woodland varieties. Alpine varieties, such […]
With thousands of plants on the market, the RHS Award of Garden Merit or AGM is designed to help you select plants of quality that are suitable for ordinary garden use. The award is made after a trial period, usually at RHS Wisley, or following a ‘roundtable assessment’ by a panel of experts. To achieve […]
Every Garden needs a tree and the Prunus family offers a wide range of beautiful, interesting varieties that are the perfect choice for any number of situations. With over 400 varieties in the genus including cultivated almond, peach, plum, cherry and apricot, whether you are looking for a tree that provides early spring blossom; a […]
Here at Larch Cottage it is the time of year when we feed the vegetable patch and a number of borders with mushroom compost. Mushroom compost consists of well-rotted stable manure and, being high in organic matter, is very effective as a soil improver or mulch. ‘Spent’ mushroom compost, leftover from the mushroom farming process, […]
As the festive season recedes to a distant memory and the dark days of winter feel endless, it is easy to overlook the subtle changes that signify spring is not too far away. But look closely and you may spot the green shoots of spring daffodils nudging their way through the soil, the delicate white […]