by GillianPolley | Aug 5, 2013 | August, bulbs, containers, Edinburgh, Hedges, Jobs to do in the garden, Lawns, Plants, Polley Garden Design, Roses, seats in the garden, Spring, summer
In July we finally had some lovely hot summer weather and our lawn turned brown which we have not seen for a few years. The recent thunderstorms at the end of the hot weather and more rain since is gradually returning our lawn back to green. It has just been great...
by GillianPolley | Jul 1, 2013 | Birds, Chelsea Flower Show 2013, Edinburgh, herbaceous perennials, insect habitat, insect hotels, insects, Jobs to do in the garden, July, Plants, Polley Garden Design, Ponds, Roses, shrubs, summer
July is a busy month in the garden and it is all to do with weeding, watering, deadheading and most of all enjoying the show. Keep on top of weeds in your borders, especially around new plants that are establishing themselves. Water containers daily in hot weather and...
by GillianPolley | Jun 13, 2013 | containers, herbaceous perennials, Jobs to do in the garden, June, Laburnum, Lawns, Polley Garden Design, Ponds, Roses, scent, shrubs, Spring, summer, trees
Summer has finally come to Edinburgh at long last and plants are making up for lost time with some unusual flowering combinations in the last month. The Laburnum in our garden is in full flower just now and looking beautiful with a soft subtle scent. I would like to...