how to plant, grow & care for crocuses Early spring colour is so important in the garden, bringing mood-enhancing optimism just when we need it most. Delicate and colourful, crocuses are the ideal cheer-givers in February and
How To Stop Slugs Eating Your Dahlias If you have a garden or a balcony, you’d be mad not to grow dahlias – there’s no better plant for flowers both inside and out. However, slugs and snails can o
one pot, one year – lots of colour When it comes to low maintenance container gardening, there are two key times of the year to focus on. 1. May planting for your summer/autumn display 2. No
Growing Tips For Gardening Success Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardening watering and feeding your plants For the best results, water less regularly than you might think, but wa
Garden glossary key definitions of different plant types If you are new to gardening, understanding the different types of plants will help you get to grips with how to care fo
Our plants and how to grow them our plants and how to grow them Everything you need to know about our plant types, and what to do with them once they arrive. All plants are chosen by Sa
Understanding your garden Laying the groundwork understanding your garden When it comes to plotting and planning your perfect outside space, it’s important to know which plants will thri
A guide to our plants Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardening a guide to our plants On every different plant page on our website there is a table underneath wi
Container gardening: the basics Read our guide and explore how to get started on container gardeningcontainer plantsNo garden is complete without pots overflowing with colour, scent and texture. Even if you garden on a windowsill or
how to plant, grow & care for hedging Since arriving at Perch Hill, we have planted 750 metres of hedging, and over the next few years another 3000 metres is planned, plus another 150 metres to enclose and protect the garden.
Choosing drought tolerant plants As our climate changes, it’s more important than ever to think about ways that we can create a thriving and colourful garden without having to water regularly. Xeriscaping is the
bring pollinators into your garden The honeybee is in peril, but every gardener can help by planting pollinator friendly plants in their gardens and allotments. Gardening, for me, has turned a completely new corner. I used to lov
Sarah’s guide to selecting dahlia types In this video Sarah shares how to mix and matchdifferent dahlia shapes, sizes and coloursIt's a daily bonanza at this time of year, and I love it for that. So in this garden, which we call Adam's Gard
Sarah's top tips for planting & growing amaryllis Watch as Sarah shares her top tips for planting and growing amaryllis, as well as discussing her favourite varieties I can’t resist showing you this incredible amaryllis
The Perch Hill tulip mix | why Sarah loves this In this video, Sarah shares why she loves this very perennial tulip mixIt’s a beautiful morning this morning, I’ve just heard a cuckoo which always such an exciting moment and I thought I’d talk you t
Perfect for pots collection | why Sarah loves this Watch as Sarah shares why she loves this brilliant and successional combination of tulipsThis is our Perfect for Pots Tulip Collection and it was one of the first that I actually planted in a bulb las
