Chiltern Forest Farm wildlife
Working alongside the wildlife to create our organic Chiltern Forage Farm, is generally to our mutual benefit. Red kites tend to keep
Rich October colour of Amelanchier
Rich October colour of Amelanchier Amelanchier autumn colour in architect's courtyard
Olive tree scale insect treatment
Olive trees, especially in containers which are likely to cause stress, can be damaged by scale insects and Olive scab. If not
Garden lawn substitute – flowering lawn
In my search to replace the ubiquitous lawn which undeservedly tends to dominate our gardens, I have experimented with numerous alternatives. The
My garden wildlife
Colourful berries and fluffy seed heads provide food for birds and insects such as these Amelanchier cherry red fruit and the Cirsium below
My garden ornamental grasses
A river of Pheasant Grass runs across the garden, catching the wind and light to add movement and energy to the garden.
Box tree caterpillar moth control treatment
Each summer since 2015 Box tree caterpillar moth is decimating plants in parts of central London affecting Buxus topiary, hedging and edging. Prevention and treatment
Chilterns wildlife habitat creation
At Chiltern Forage Farm we are encouraging wildlife by creating wildlife habitats such as a 'dead hedges', leaving dead trees where they
Chilterns foraging
We continue to find edible wild flowers, leaves, fruit and nuts to enjoy at Chiltern Forage Farm as well as the first
My garden scent
Visitors brush past the aromatic perennials and herbs which line the narrow path running down the garden. Creeping Rosemary, Lavender, compact Nepeta
My garden summer colour
Shrubs and perennials flower in shades of pinks and blues which shine out against green and silvery foliage. Shade or late sun
My garden colourful summer containers
Pelagoniums (Scented Geraniums) are the hardest working plants for garden containers. In much of the country they flower most of the year
Sedum roof
Here in Hammersmith London, the dull flat roof has been brought to life with the sedum roof. It couldn't have been simpler
New natural garden – no borders, no lawn
Emma's garden design practise is increasingly influenced by ongoing ecological and horticultural research to create naturalistic gardens. Not only are such gardens beautiful
Chiltern Forage Farm native meadow
Having removed the sheep from this over-grazed pasture, the native plants are thriving. From meadow grasses and flowers from May to September,
Hotel in Kensington early summer planting
Delicate, naturalistic perennials soften these fresh and contemporary planters. Subtly contrasting forms of unusual Heucheras and Fuchsias. Heucheras provide delicate silvery leaf markings with elegant dusty
Box blight treatment
Box blight is now endemic across London and much of the UK affecting Buxus topiary, hedging and edging. Prevention and treatment is
My garden in summer – vistas
This walled city garden in Hammersmith provides interest all year by offering varying views seen from the windows above, the terrace and
Lavender plant alternatives
Recent weather extremes, particularly in London and the Home Counties, have meant Lavender tends to perform poorly. Mild and wet weather often leads to
My garden in early summer
It's taken a few years but this year our Iris thrived on the early heatwave
Box scale insect treatment
Box topiary and hedging (Buxus) is particularly susceptible to scale insects which cling to the stems and weaken the plant by sucking
Box alternative disease free plants
Given the extent of Box diseases which are affecting imported and home grown stock, it is advisable to avoid planting new Box
Colourful container planting
Colourful summer and autumn container gardening in jewel pinks for contemporary hotel's frontage and contemporary courtyard garden Colourful container planting
Corn meadow Northamptonshire
Corn meadow close up Corn meadow was seeded after the late snow melted in April in this Northamptonshire front garden.The
Contemporary urban planters
These chic contemporary planters in rich sophisticated browns and light whites look good