It may be a little too late for Valentine's Day, but men who want to make an original romantic gesture nevertheless could consider flexing their green fingers.Hollywood movie star Bradley Cooper - who, incidentally, is currently starring in the film Valentine's Day - said he was bored of going...
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010Subtle colour ‘can be interesting and effective’
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010Although it may be tempting to choose exotic plants in a whole spectrum of colours, opting for just a select few could be much more effective.This is the opinion of Bryan Kinghorn, a horticulturalist who told the North Platte Bulletin that colour doesn't have to be dramatic to draw the eye in...
Gravel gardening ‘will create magnificent results’
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010People who want to create an exciting, easy to maintain garden should opt for gravel, one expert has attested.Nigel Colborn, writing for the Daily Mail, said that this kind of material will look effective while also being easier to manage than individual flower beds and lawns.To avoid a...
Shrubs and trees ‘attract birds into gardens’
Monday, February 1st, 2010Arranging an interesting variety of shrubs, trees and plants can encourage birds into the garden, it has been asserted.Writing for the Guardian, Jane Perrone said man's feathered friends can "bring joy to even the dullest plot".She explained that the choice of plants is crucial, suggesting that...
Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens ‘a good place for inspiration’
Friday, January 29th, 2010People who are within travelling distance of Edinburgh should make use of the city's Botanic Gardens for inspiration.Gardening expert Pete Jackson told STV that it is a great place to visit in order to see which plants work well and where in order to plan your own green space for the months...