Making a Garden
Sun-proofing containers
Judith Adam
Containers with plants placed where it’s hot needed sun-proofing. Here's what you can do to protect from the sun.
Feverfew makes a visit
Judith Adam
Two patches of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) appeared at the foot of a ‘Riversii’ beech and another patch at the foot of a river birch.
Dealing with mildew on phlox
Judith Adam
Drenching rains can cause an early onset of mildew on phlox. These scented, long-blooming perennials are one of the backbones of summer gardens.
Tempting Cherry Tart sedum
Judith Adam
Judith discovers a particularly lovely specimen of sedum -- Cherry Tart sedum (Sedum Cherry Tart, six by 18 inches / 15 x 45 cm, Zone 5).
In praise of ‘Summer Snowflake’ viburnum
Judith Adam
One shrub I like is ‘Summer Snowflake’ viburnum which is a doublefile viburnum, with two opposing lines of white flowers marching along it layered branches
