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Read more about the article Brilliant early spring garden plants

Brilliant early spring garden plants

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:April 4, 2026
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
  • Post comments:8 Comments

Early spring has some of the most special garden plants. Check out this video where I show you some of my favourites...

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Read more about the article Beautiful ornamental grasses to transform your garden

Beautiful ornamental grasses to transform your garden

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:February 4, 2026
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Ornamental grasses might be the most important plants in the naturalistic garden. Learn how to use them in your own garden...

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Read more about the article Magical winter garden interest

Magical winter garden interest

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:January 19, 2026
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
  • Post comments:6 Comments

As beautiful in winter as it was in summer. Check out my latest video that shows our garden in December and January.

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Read more about the article Autumn in the naturalistic garden (plant ideas)
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Autumn in the naturalistic garden (plant ideas)

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:October 22, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants/Uncategorized
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Our naturalistic garden has been looking fantastic since mid-spring, but autumn is the time when it really begins to shine...

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Read more about the article Near native plants for a wilder garden

Near native plants for a wilder garden

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:September 3, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Plants that grow in similar ecosystems to our own, and fulfill similar ecological roles can really help to give our garden that wild feel.

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Read more about the article Late August in the naturalistic garden

Late August in the naturalistic garden

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:August 29, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Our naturalistic garden keeps getting better. Have a look at some of August's stars in this new video.

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Read more about the article Beautiful plants that flower in July

Beautiful plants that flower in July

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:July 30, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
  • Post comments:2 Comments

There are so many fantastic plants flowering at the moment. Check out this video where I share some of my favourites.

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Read more about the article Soft focus: See-through plants that add drama not bulk

Soft focus: See-through plants that add drama not bulk

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:July 22, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
  • Post comments:8 Comments

Ever heard of airy plants? Check out this video where I show you what they can bring to your garden

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Read more about the article Cutting back wood sages after flowering

Cutting back wood sages after flowering

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:July 9, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
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Cutting back wood sages after flowering is one of the most important summer gardening jobs. Watch the video to see how it's done.

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Read more about the article Wood sages for your garden

Wood sages for your garden

  • Post author:Joe Vary
  • Post published:June 8, 2025
  • Post category:Ornamental plants
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Wood sages are brilliant, reliable plants with a long season of interest. But which ones to choose?

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