I was concerned that my Star Flowers, Ipheion-uniflorum, were not going to bloom this year. Star Flowers (Starflower) are early spring bloomers; and in the early spring we suddenly had hot days with temperatures of 35°C… more »

The back garden rhododendron was covered in blooms this year; a gorgeous sight I enjoyed seeing as I worked in the back garden. We planted two rhododendrons in the back garden; however, one went into decline and I waited too… more »

Double Ground Hardwood Mulch My favourite mulch to use in the gardens is doubled ground hardwood mulch. Since I have a lot of flower beds to mulch, I usually order my mulch delivered and it comes out cheaper to buy it in bulk instead of the little… more »