Author: designlike
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The perfect lawn… for bees
here is a lawn – a lawn for humans and for wildlife. Just because it’s not just green – is it less of a lawn? It’s more of a lawn because it feeds bees and other insects. Encourage those insects and you have less issues with pests in your garden, as the garden is in…
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whatever your garden issue
Whatever your garden issue is, Konia is the answer. She designed our garden from scratch, dealing with difficult leveling out and drainage issues and making the most of what was already there. She has flair and imagination when designing, and plans for how you will get the most fun and the last drop of sunshine…
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planting..
Had a lovely day in Inverness today placing plants. The only one that was put out a wee bit was Clyde. ‘What happened to the grass that was here?’
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Taking time out
Taking time out – even or maybe especially in the busy spring time is really important. We do, in the end, create gardens for ourselves, so we should sit down and enjoy them too – not just weed and dig and prune – though that’s obviously important too! Do you have enough seating in your…
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The frogs are here!
Every year I start of with the best intentions of keeping a garden diary. I note when the first frogs arrive for spawning and also which vegetables I am growing in which bed (makes it easier for crop rotation). But then it all falls by the wayside – as work and my own garden keep…
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a bit different
The colour splash of crocus flowers at this time of the year is a real joy – but as always you can add a wee twist – literally if you have a look at the pictures! Here’s a crocus spiral (with a Leucojum in the centre). Unfortunately the border grew since creating it, but it’s…
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last year and this year
last year at this time we were battling with the ‘Beast from the East’ and very cold weather. This year – in the eastern Highlands (!) we’ve got 15 C during the day (4 C at night)!!! I hope the plants and animals are not going to be too much in shock when we get…
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Signs of SPRING
It certainly feels springy out there – it’s 12 C in February! The birds are quite chirpy and there are FLOWERS in bloom! Snowdrops (common or otherwise) always lift your heart. My Hamamelis has been flowering for weeks – it’s also faintly scented. Winter aconites are a good source of food for bees and cheery with…
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that time of year…
Well winter is here. But here is a recipe for survival: Make yourself a nice cuppa light the fire (or wrap yourself in a blanket) and get your seed catalogues and plant catalogues out WINTER will be over sometime!!!