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Tulipa sylvestris – the woodland tulip

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Michael

The woodland tulip is the common name of one of the most widely distributed wild species, however, its true origins are far from clear and in the form we know it today, it is associated with human cultivation. It is … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Perennial Planting – concepts and practice

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Michael

The popularity of perennials in contemporary planting schemes is increasingly linked to the movement towards a more naturalistic style of garden making. The highly structured flower borders of twentieth century European gardens have steadily given way to a looser, more … Continue reading →

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Are tulips too familiar for their own good?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Michael

Tulips are too familiar for their own good which results in them being used in ways in our gardens that fail to exploit their many qualities. One of the biggest misconceptions is that they are cheap and easy. Yes of … Continue reading →

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A New Perennial Meadow Planting Scheme for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Michael

There is a small perennial border in the centre of my garden where for many years I grew a random mixture of plants – all interesting, but as a whole chaotic. Finally, I have decided to bring order and a … Continue reading →

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Plant Tulips Now

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Michael

Plant tulips too early and there is more time for things to go wrong. Since each bulb already contains its flower all that is needed is to give them a chance to send out some roots, experience the cold of … Continue reading →

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