A Hummingbird Hawk Moth Summer 🦋
A hummingbird hawk moth summer
(Watch today's visitor enjoying the Buddleia in my garden!)
Hydrangeas: Why Are Mine Blue? (And the 5-Minute Heatwave Secret)
Hydrangeas: Why Are Mine Blue? (And the 5-Minute Heatwave Secret)
The Late-Summer Show: How Crocosmia Flourishes While the Rest of the Garden Scorches
"Fiery orange Crocosmia blooms and vibrant pink Snapdragons thriving in terracotta pots on a rustic wooden walkway during the July heatwave."
The 5-Minute Job to Stop Black Spot and Get Bigger Blooms This Summer
Clearing weeds and grass from the base of a rose bush to reduce competition for nutrients.
Gardener’s Gold
Recovering a lawn takes time and patience. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results immediately. With proper care, your lawn will eventually recover and become healthy and beautiful again.
Why We 'Leave the Leaves' for Totnes Hedgehogs 🦔
Why We 'Leave the Leaves' for Totnes Hedgehogs 🦔
Short Grass Cut
Today’s process: Clear the moss (which was a genuine "slip-zone" risk) and "scuff up" the soil surface. Apply a heavy top-dressing of local Short Grass/Sand mix. Hand-sow a high-performance grass seed. Cut the existing grass short to force its energy into spreading sideways.
Snowdrops in a Rewilding Garden: Balancing Native and Non-Native Species
Are snowdrops good for pollinators? 🐝 Snowdrops are a vital early-season resource.
Reclaiming the Lovely Courtyard Path
Professional cleaning of a slippery, mossy stone path in a Totnes town garden to ensure safety for elderly residents during the 2026 washout.