Famous gardeners have written for decades about the beauty of winter in the garden. For many of us the routine is to put the garden to bed for the winter. This usually entails cutting back dead or dying perennials, pruning shrubs…
With drought conditions threatening the typical English garden, do we need to rethink our planting plans for 2023? From an article by Tim Sykes written in the So Magazine, September 2022 It’s a scary thought looking at that beautiful garden of ours, in the full knowledge that not all our plants will have survived the…
From an article by Tim Sykes written in the So Magazine, November 2022 OK so it’s time to get the marshmallows out, tuck yourself under a nice outdoor throw, get the Sonos Music system working and get cosy around a lovely warm fire pit. Personally, I can’t think of anything nicer, save for some sausages…
Success is earned, one step at a time. One of the most invaluable skills a person can have is being able to clearly express what they want. You have the courage that leads to success. As long as you’re learning, you’ll never fail. The most successful people don’t look back to see who’s watching. “Our…
The most successful people don’t look back to see who’s watching. Work Hard. The most successful people don’t look back to see who’s watching. Look for opportunities to lift others up along the way. Having the proper mindset, moving outside your comfort zone, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and staying focused have been key drivers…
Having the proper mindset, moving outside your comfort zone, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and staying focused have been key drivers of success for thousands of years. Work smart Work hard “Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in few.” — Pythagoras Success is earned, one step at a time….
OK so it’s time to get the marshmallows out, tuck yourself under a nice outdoor throw, get the Sonos Music system working and get cosy around a lovely warm fire pit. Personally, I can’t think of anything nicer…
It’s a scary thought looking at that beautiful garden of ours, in the full knowledge that not all our plants will have survived the summer. I dare say all Tunbridge Wells residents have, or are witnessing similar anxieties.
If you are keen gardeners like my wife and I then a greenhouse is a must have.
It’s the place where you can sow seeds, nurture young perennials and plug plants, then pot these up ready for the transition to the garden. This is not only enjoyable and rewarding, but it also saves
This month Tim Sykes of Gardenproud looks at the virtues of oriental grasses combined with perennials as a low maintenance and effective way to plant up your garden…