Yiota and Harry's Garden Notes

Modern Lawn Care

A Natural Approach to Healthier Lawns For decades, the traditional British lawn has been maintained with high-nitrogen fertilizers and a heavy reliance on mechanical and chemical treatments. While this approach produces rapid green growth,...

Plant Names from Planting (29 May 2025)

Plant Names from Planting (29 May 2025)

Achillea millefolium LachsschönheitAmelanchier LamarckiiApricot MoorparkCeanothus Autumnal BlueCeanothus SkylarkCistus CorbariensisCistus Silver PinkDeutzia × hybrida MagicienEchinacea purpurea Purple EmperorEuonymus AlatusNectarine Lord NapierPhiladelphus Belle EtoilePhlox paniculata Early WhitePhysocarpus opulifolius Dart’s GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius Lady in RedRudbeckia Little GoldstarRudbeckia...

Planting Snowdrops in the green

Planting snowdrops “in the green ” is the best method to ensure success then planting snowdrops, especially for increasing their numbers. Here are the revised steps for planting and increasing winter snowdrops in your...