Discover ten standout plants for July 2026, bringing colour, texture, wildlife and seasonal interest outdoors. July can be a floral sensory feast in the garden, with summer borders and containers in full flower. For July 2026, here is my top ten selection for this month.  1. Scabiosa caucasia 'Miss Willmott' (Scabious) These [...]

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May is the month when we wave farewell to the last frosts and hopefully welcome in warmer weather.  It’s also the time of year when many perennial plants, trees and shrubs burst forth into flower. We can well and truly wave goodbye to winter!  So here are ten plants guaranteed to bring colour [...]

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Early-flowering geraniums bloom during spring, but there are some varieties that can continue to flower through midsummer, especially with the right care. Pruning geraniums can elongate flowering periods and give a second round of blooms. Hardy geraniums are commonly known as cranesbill – not to be confused with tender summer flowering Pelargoniums which [...]

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