Ideas for a North Facing Garden

Ideas for a North facing garden need not be bland, plain or boring. In this image we see a combination of a striking bold planting scheme of Aconitum's, Aruncus and Hellebores. The bold foliage of the hellebore, the white plumes of the Aruncus and the strong blue flower spikes of the Aconitum.

Most beginner gardener shudder at the thought of creating an interesting border in the shade. We do not see enough examples to enable gardeners to raise their confidence when growing plants in the shade. This article will give you ideas to lift your confidence and bring you joy!

North Facing Garden Checklist

A north facing garden is a challenge but with the right plants it can be a joy. This images shows a north facing terraced garden with lush green plants and a seating area.

Are you struggling to make the most of your North facing aspect? Do you want to bring your garden back to life and love it again? The garden ideas that are featured in this article are there to help you take your garden to the next level. Using this checklist will save you time and money.

What I Wish I Knew About Composting

What I wish I knew about composting would have speeded up my successes. The images shows a handful of rich friable compost.

Often my clients are making some attempts to create their own compost. Then it is used to mulch their garden borders. Most need to tweak or even start all over again. This article has been written to help the gardener start off on the right tracks to composting.