June 2026 brings gardens alive with colour, scent, longer evenings, and beautiful seasonal planting choices. June is the month gardeners most look forward to. This month, many flowering plants burst open en masse, filling the garden with colour and scent. It’s also the month of the longest day of the year. That brings plenty [...]

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Evergreen lavender comes into its own during the summer months when its stems are covered in flowers on elongated stems for weeks on end, giving off the most delightful fragrance when brushed against. When to Prune Lavender August is a great time of the year to remove those flower stalks, especially when [...]

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This month is great for July gardens. The first flush of high summer flowers has receded to be replaced by the summer stalwarts. These start to flower now until late summer. Here are ten you might want to consider adding to your garden now! 1. Echinops 'Taplow Blue' (Globe Thistle) [...]

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