Plants2Gardens Blog

January 3, 2022 Lindsey Ward

Beat the January Blues by Injecting Colour!
Hello Gardening Bunch and a very Happy New Year to you all from the team here at P2G.Before I head off to the sales to grab a slightly larger pair of jeans, I’m here this week to help us all...
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December 13, 2021 James Oakey

Growing Plants In Containers & The 7 Mistakes Everyone Makes
We go through the 7 container mistakes we see most, from the wrong pot and compost to feeding, watering and drainage holes, so your pots thrive.
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November 15, 2021 Lindsey Ward

Christmas trees in pots: how to keep yours alive after Christmas
I'll show you how to tell a pot grown Christmas tree from a potted one, keep it alive indoors, and move it back outside after Christmas.
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November 1, 2021 Lindsey Ward

How to Plant and Grow Hellebores the Winter Wonder Plant.
Why I love hellebores for winter colour, where to plant them, how deep the crown sits, and trimming old leaves from November so the flowers show.
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October 27, 2021 Lindsey Ward

Peonies – Proud Performance Year after Year
Displaying big, blousy flowers and fabulous foliage, peonies look spectacular in your garden will make you the envy of all your friends. These early summer beauties are easier to grow than some might think and with a small amount of care you will be rewarded by their stunning performance each summer for years, even decades.
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October 21, 2021 Lindsey Ward

How do I care for my Roses in the Autumn?
My autumn jobs for roses: clearing blackspot leaves, a sulphur spray against mildew, pruning to an outward facing bud, and planting bare root roses.
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October 14, 2021 Lindsey Ward

How do I care for my perennials over the colder months?
Why I leave most perennials standing until spring, what to tidy in autumn, mulching with compost, and grasses and bergenia for winter interest.
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September 30, 2021 Lindsey Ward

Ship Shape and Spruce Up
Little wins this week have included coat-less dog walks in the mornings, snug blanket wrapped evenings with my son, dancing in Birmingham with my daughter and sister, harvesting apples and eating the crumble made by my husband and last but...
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September 17, 2021 Lindsey Ward

Autumn Days – Time for Transition
You will need enough compost to ensure that the first layer of bulbs are sitting roughly 20cm from the top of the pot (maybe a little extra depending on the size of you Autumn Bedding which is to be planted on the top). Add some more compost, plant your Tulip bulbs and after the next layer of compost, add your Iris bulbs. Spread the bulbs approximately 3-4cm apart from each other;
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