Found in a hole in the large ash tree next to the front gate was this little fellow; not a mouse, but a vole. We seem to have a lot of voles in the Genus garden, or maybe it's one vole causing havoc to the roots of plants. There is one flower bed where the soil feels spongy from so many tunnels under the surface.
At this time of year, the soft summer pinks have faded, to be replaced with rich-toned jewels shining out from the borders. Salvias are a stand-out plant in a mixed...
When you’re in your garden, balcony or patio and you stop to sit down for a few minutes, what can you hear? Is your garden a peaceful place? Perhaps it’s...
Clip lavender Cutting back lavender now when it’s finished flowering helps to keep the growth strong and retains a neat, compact shape. Clip all the spent flowers and shear the...