Hints & Tips

Small evergreens, big impact: Revitalising your...

EvergreensI don’t think gardeners think much about evergreens. If you like reading, you might associate them with Georgian or Victorian novels. Some old overgrown evergreen shrubberies still survive. Depressing is...

The Popularity and Diversity of Euphorbias

Years ago, perhaps as far back as 1985, Anne Jenner conducted a census of HPS members’ favourite plants. To her surprise, euphorbias topped the list. I don't think their popularity...

The Charm of Ribes Sanguineum: Breeding Floweri...

What's not to like about Ribes sanguineum? In a season dominated by yellow flowers, this red-blooming shrub offers a striking contrast. While some might find the combination with yellow flowers...

The Ever-Popular Snowdrop: Exploring the Galant...

The Galanthus genus, commonly known as snowdrops, offers a huge variety of these ever-popular flowers. For many gardeners, snowdrops are a favourite first flower in the garden. However, they can...

January Gardening Jobs

Plan the garden for the year ahead Now is the perfect opportunity to check for gaps in the borders. Evergreens provide structure all year round and give winter interest. Consider...

January's Plant of the Month

### The Best Correa: Correa reflexa var. nummulariifolia To my mind, **Correa reflexa var. nummulariifolia** is the best Correa. It stands out for several reasons. This variety is hardy to...