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Behold the enchanting beauty of crocuses! 💜 These delicate blooms not only paint our garden with hues of purple, white, and yellow but also symbolize resilience and hope. As the first flowers to emerge after winter's slumber, they remind us that even in the darkest of times, there's always light and renewal on the horizon. Let's cherish these lovely crocuses for their grace and the promise of brighter days ahead. 🌼💫 #CrocusMagic #HopeBlooms 🌱🌷" ⁠
The Crocus
Behold the enchanting beauty of crocuses! 💜 These delicate blooms not only paint our garden with hues of purple, white, and yellow but also symbolize resilience and hope. As the first flowers to emerge after winter's slumber, they remind us that even in the darkest of times, there's always light and renewal on the horizon. Let's cherish these lovely crocuses for their grace and the promise of brighter days ahead. 🌼💫 #CrocusMagic #HopeBlooms 🌱🌷" ⁠
Companion planting is a great way to attract the right pollinators whilst keeping enemies at bay. The purpose of companion planting is to keep a natural balance in your garden, saving time and money by grouping plants which complement each other.
Companion planting
Companion planting is a great way to attract the right pollinators whilst keeping enemies at bay. The purpose of companion planting is to keep a natural balance in your garden, saving time and money by grouping plants which complement each other.
🌸What a glorious plant for early flowers! 🌸Daphne mezereum is a shade-loving woodland plant that bears dense clusters of pink, lilac and violet flowers on bare stems in late winter. ⁠🌸It’s perfect for growing near paths and doorways where the sweet fragrance of its blooms can be fully enjoyed early in the year, and it makes a good cut flower so the delicious fragrance can be enjoyed indoors.⁠
Daphne mezereum
🌸What a glorious plant for early flowers! 🌸Daphne mezereum is a shade-loving woodland plant that bears dense clusters of pink, lilac and violet flowers on bare stems in late winter. ⁠🌸It’s perfect for growing near paths and doorways where the sweet fragrance of its blooms can be fully enjoyed early in the year, and it makes a good cut flower so the delicious fragrance can be enjoyed indoors.⁠
Prunus sargentii is gorgeous at the moment! This Japanese tree is commonly planted in towns, probably because it gives a reliable early display of soft pink flowers opening amongst its young bronze leaves. I think it is the best of all cherries for its autumn show of scarlet, orange, and deep red leaves. If you want a smallish tree, it’s hard to go wrong with this one!
Prunis sargentii (Japanese cherry)
Prunus sargentii is gorgeous at the moment! This Japanese tree is commonly planted in towns, probably because it gives a reliable early display of soft pink flowers opening amongst its young bronze leaves. I think it is the best of all cherries for its autumn show of scarlet, orange, and deep red leaves. If you want a smallish tree, it’s hard to go wrong with this one!
some blue flowers are growing in the grass
Glory Of The Snow
Chionodoxa (glory of the snow)
What a cheerful sight - Chionodoxa (glory of the snow), a perfect bulbous perennial for planting under deciduous shrubs and also good for containers. Chionodoxa is tough and quite vigorous; it naturalises well and comes back year after year. A good one to look out for! ⁠ 🌸🌹🍀🌷🍃🌿🌱🌼⁠
the ground is covered with green grass and small white flowers in front of some trees
Flower Garden
Snowdrops
If you want to grow them in your garden, plant them ‘in-the-green’ after they have finished flowering but before the leaves have died down. This helps them absorb moisture quickly after they have been planted, as dry, rootless snowdrop bulbs do not re-establish well. You can buy them from garden centres, or, if you have a friend with some to spare in their garden, ask for a clump. They won’t take long to establish themselves if you choose the right spot in your garden.
yellow and orange flower with green leaves in the foreground, against a blue sky
Narcissus Flower
Falling In Love With Him
Greek Mythology
Daffodils (narcissus)
The daffodils (narcissus) are looking lovely again this year. In Greek mythology Narcissus was a beautiful young man who fell in love with his reflection and was transformed into the narcissus flower. Hence, the name can be used to describe someone who is full of themselves 🤔 ⁠ 🌼
red and green leaves in the sunlight
Winter Border
Acidic Soil
In The Winter
Pieris
New shoots of intense scarlet are just appearing on the pieris! It’s such an exciting plant to include in the winter border but needs acidic soil, which I don’t have, so I grow it in a container of ericaceous compost.
three potted plants are sitting on the steps
Fig Tree
Fresh Green
Spring Garden
Iris 'Harmony' (the dwarf iris)
Here's a cheerful little collection of pots for the #springgarden: Iris 'Harmony' - the dwarf iris with fresh green sedum leaves😍 🌸🌹🍀🌷🍃🌿🌱🌼
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Snow Drops Flowers
Topiary Garden
Garden Maintenance
Spring Plants
Home Garden Design
Outdoor Gardens Design
Where to see snowdrops: Colesbourne Gardens, Cheltenham, UK
Colesbourne Gardens @colesbournegardens is the best place to see snowdrops https://oxfordgardendesign.co.uk/where-to-see-snowdrops/
some yellow flowers hanging from the branches of a tree with blue sky in the background
Garden Problems
Outside Room
Chelsea Flower
Gardening Books
Chelsea Flower Show
Hazel trees
A good way to start the morning - hazel catkins looking glorious! ⁠Hazel is monoecious, meaning that both male and female flowers are found on the same tree, although hazel flowers must be pollinated by pollen from other hazel trees. The yellow male catkins appear before the leaves - a sure sign that spring is near! 😀⁠#gardentrends2025
purple and white flowers are in the grass
Plant Combinations
Flowering Shrubs
I saw these little beauties @colesbournegardens
Snowdrops and cyclamen. I saw these little beauties @colesbournegardens and just had to share! Read more about this amazing garden here: https://oxfordgardendesign.co.uk/where-to-see-snowdrops/
a pink flower with green leaves on it
Alkaline Soil
Finally Happy
Plants To Grow
Camellias
Camellias are brilliant plants for late winter/early spring interest in a garden. In spite of their delicate appearance they are very hardy and with most varieties having lustrous, evergreen foliage they are a delightful plant all year round. They require lime-free (acidic) soil so if you have alkaline soil and want to grow one they are perfect plants to grow in a pot of ericaceous compost. ⁠ 🌾🌸🌹🍀🌷🍃🌿🌾🌱🌼⁠