how to plant, grow & care for dahlias Dahlias are some of the lowest maintenance, highest production cut flowers and garden plants you can grow. Here at Perch Hill, we grow hundreds and hundreds of dahlias, and they are the highlight of t
how to plant, grow & care for gladioli Gladioli are magnificent flowers that add structure and elegance to the garden. With wonderful textures, rich and bright colours and unusual shapes, they can be both classy and striking, and can light
December in the garden In December, there's lots to harvest, but very little to plant out or sow, giving you plenty of time to focus on spending time with family and friends over the festive weeks.The Cutting GardenPerennia
November in the garden The garden undergoes a lot of change in November, as its colours begin to fade and it becomes a little less productive than it was in late summer. There's plenty to get on with to prepare for next yea
October in the garden Autumn is officially here, in all its golden glory. The ground is wet with dew in the mornings and the garden is covered in cobwebs, but some days may still be glorious and warm. This may be the first
September in the garden September is a busy time in the garden. Things can quickly change from summer to the onset of winter, so if you are organised you can really get on top of jobs now to save time and work next spring an
July in the garden July is a brilliant time for your garden or allotment - abounding with delicious edible produce, and beautiful scented flowers for cutting for your kitchen table or to create bunches for friends.The C
June in the garden June is a wonderful time in the garden, flowers are starting to appear in abundance and there's plenty to harvest in the veg patch. Keep on top of supporting your plants and keep an eye out for cold n
May in the garden In May the days are longer and warmer, hopefully the risk of frost will have passed by the end of the month, and there is plenty to do in the garden, greenhouse and vegetable plot. You'll want to star
March in the garden With the arrival of spring, there is plenty to do in the garden in March. The days are longer and warmer, hopefully the risk of frost will have passed by the end of the month, and there are plenty of
how to plant, grow & care for delphiniums Delphiniums put on a magnificent show each summer, like rockets or fireworks that have left their blazing trail standing in the air. They are the most vigorous and meaty verticals the summer garden ca
how to plant, grow & care for alliums Alliums are one of those plants that offer a huge amount of gorgeousness in return for the littlest amount of effort – you simply put them in the ground and they magically return spring after spring.
January in the garden It's nice to start the new year in the garden and you'll find there's plenty to be done in early January, from herb sowing to tidying and mending. Let’s get started straight away to transform your gar
how to plant, grow & care for daffodils (narcissi) Narcissi – or daffodils as they’re commonly known – are one of the life-affirming flowers of spring. There are daffs that come up early, bringing with them sunshine colour just when we need it most, a
how to plant, grow & care for hollyhocks When you think of a British cottage garden, you think of hollyhocks. Their tall, towering stems can line a path, stand either side of a gate or bring height and colour to the back of a border. They ar
how to plant, grow & care for agapanthus Agapanthus are brilliant plants for summer borders, offering structure, drama, elegance and grace. They also look great in a series of pots lining a path or the edge of a terrace. There are whoppers s
