The crowning glory: Daisy varieties are abundant but echinaceas reign supreme Nigel Colborn says echinaceas season runs from now throughout autumn There are fewer than a dozen wild echinacea species — all American natives UK-based gardening expert says they thrive in good light and well-drained soil By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 17:06 EDT, … Read more
Action plan: Nigel Colborn’s essential jobs for your garden this week Allow floating leaf cover to reach no more than 70 per cent of your pond surface Nigel Colborn says now is a good time to prune blooming mock orange UK-based gardening expert also shares advice for taking pink cuttings By Nigel Colborn for the … Read more
Colour me happy! Fragrant phloxes help brighten up those tricky gaps between seasons Nigel Colborn says border phloxes are valuable summer perennials Colourful, fragrant and with sturdy stems, best could carry flowers in September UK-based gardening expert they grow best in fertile, free – draining soil By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 22:05 … Read more
The butterfly effect: Small changes can help these creatures thrive in your garden Nigel Colborn said false eyes and fancy patterns give butterflies their beauty British gardener said they are always more abundant in a wildlife-friendly garden He said if garden is insect-rich, songbirds, hedgehogs and other creatures thrive By Nigel Colborn for the Daily … Read more
Wild about orchids: Exotic-looking and hardy, these lovely plants are perfect for brightening borders Nigel Colborn says 52 orchid species are native to Britain and are flowering now He said these colourful plants are perfect for brightening a summer border British gardener says his favourite is D. foliosa, which comes from Madeira By Nigel Colborn for the … Read more