Victorian Mosaic Tile London

Victorian Black and White Mosaic 50mm Tile Path with Grey Rope Top Edge Victorian Black and White Mosaic 50mm Tile Path with Grey Rope Top Edge installed by anewgarden Victorian Black and White Mosaic 50mm Tile Path with Grey Rope Top Edge installed by anewgarden Tiles supplied by London Mosaic Restoration Victorian Terracotta Peach and White Tile Path. Contact anewgarden for more information   Continue reading Victorian Mosaic Tile London

10 Great plants for Long term Flowering

1 Geranium psilostemon – easily the most dramatic cranesbill, it produces startling, black-eyed, magenta flowers from May until October. 2 Polemonium ‘Bressingham Purple’ – new Jacob’s ladder with dark-chocolate leaves and deep blue flowers. Sterile hybrid so continues to flower until the frosts. 3 Astrantia major – there is a wealth of new varieties in pink and dark crimson or try growing your own from seed. The bracts last for months and new flowers appear from May till October. 4 Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’ – Rampant magnificent fiery-orange and bronze bracts and foliage. 5 Epilobium angustifolium ‘Album’ and ‘Stahl Rose’ Again … Continue reading 10 Great plants for Long term Flowering

Exterior colours for 2011

Oxford Stone No.264 Named after the stone often used in Oxfordshire village houses, this colour is perfect for creating a warmth. Manor House Gray No.265 Inspired by the quintessentially English manor house, this definite grey has its roots in the 18th century but can be used to striking effect in modern schemes. Mizzle No.266 A soft blue grey reminiscent of a West Country evening mist. The blue will become more intense when painted in a smaller spaces. Dove Tale No.267 Named after the well known carpentry joint but with a twist in the tale! Some see this colour as a … Continue reading Exterior colours for 2011

Ten Great Ornamental Grasses

Blue fescue Blue fescueis attractive and  compact, container-friendly tufts in the bright hue. The sky’s the limit when it comes complementing this distinctive plant. Sunny shades of yellow and orange work especially well. Common Names: Blue fescue. Botanical Name: Festuca glauca. Hardiness: Zones 4 to 8. Size: 6 inches to 1 foot high. Foliage: Thin blue blades. Flowers: Slim, blue-green, eventually turning buff. Light Needs: Full sun to light shade. Growing Advice: Plant in dry soil with good drainage. Prize Picks: Evocatively named Sea Urchin is about 10 inches high and wide, and especially dense and compact. For a less … Continue reading Ten Great Ornamental Grasses

Top tips for March

  Top tips for March At last we have longer, warmer days after a seemingly very long winter, but the weather can still occasionally be cold and frosty. Make the best of any good weather and get on with the following tasks: Plant asparagus crowns, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, onion sets, shallots and strawberry plants.  Complete mulching and feeding of fruit, applying a balanced fertiliser such as Growmore or Vitax Q4. Organic growers can use dried chicken manure pellets enriched with organic potassium. Roses will benefit from feeding with a granular rose fertiliser as they come into growth about now. Herbaceous … Continue reading Top tips for March

Elegant Outdoor Lounge Chairs – flexible wood chairs by Pooz

Elegant Outdoor Lounge Chairs – flexible wood chairs by Pooz These elegant lounge chairs from Pooz are made for outdoor living and lounging. Inspired by the natural flex and features of wood, the easy-going, undulating shapes make these lounge chairs the perfect complement at poolside, on the deck or in the garden. Through the artful bending and shaping of the wood, these pieces have a unique movement about them, taking the eye on a visual ride along their smooth, wavy curves. And the body is in for a ride of its own – right to relaxation land. The Home lounger … Continue reading Elegant Outdoor Lounge Chairs – flexible wood chairs by Pooz

Wooden Outdoor Furniture Designs by Deesawat – Green Wall, Stick Up, Summer Cabana

These wooden outdoor furniture designs from Deesawat . The Green Wall, Stick Up and Summer Cabana will bring serious cool and function to your outdoors, a must for the  summer season. Green Wall  is a modular wood shelf system that is ideal for displaying your potted plants or climbers Used as a backdrop or as a divider, this shelf system is chic modern and original. The Stick Up collection is simple yet stylish, taking on branch-like forms to incorporate a rustic yet refined look. The line includes a lampshade, birdhouse, coat hanger, coffee table and a seat and bases of … Continue reading Wooden Outdoor Furniture Designs by Deesawat – Green Wall, Stick Up, Summer Cabana