Plant of the Week ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

Jul 14, 2017Jul 12, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening, Winter betula pendula, plant of the week, silver birch

This week we take a look at the enchanting 'Lady of the Wood' ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

Plant of the Week ~ Berberis (Barberry)

Jun 23, 2017Jun 22, 2017 botanicalmind Species of plants, Summer, Wildlife Gardening, Winter Barberry, bees, berberis, berberis darwinii, berberis thunbergii, berberis thunbergii f. atropupurea, Birds, plant of the week, wildlife

This week we have a pretty but prickly plant in the spotlight - Berberis (barberry)!

Plant of the Week ~ Corylus avellana (Hazel)

Jun 9, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening, Winter Corylus avellana, hazel, hazelnuts, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening

This week we are taking a look at another tree great for both humans and wildlife - Corylus avellana, commonly known as Hazel.

No garden? No problem, why not grow a container garden?

Apr 9, 2017Apr 5, 2017 Compassionate Roots Autumn, Garden Design, Outdoor activities, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening, Winter container gardens, Container growing, pallet gardening

Many people rent properties and cannot always change their garden structure (such as having decked, paved or concreted areas), or you may only have small areas which are paved over. Don't let this stop you from creating a mini wildlife haven on your doorstep this year. Get creative and grow beautiful flowers, shrubs or even … Continue reading No garden? No problem, why not grow a container garden?

Plant of the Week ~ Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy)

Feb 14, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Garden Design, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening, Winter bumble bees, buzz pollination, oriental poppy, papaver orientale, Wildlife Gardening

Spring isn't too far away now and this week we have a plant that will have your garden abuzz with bumble bees - The Oriental Poppy.

Hedge laying, the what and whys!

Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016 Compassionate Roots Garden Design, Garden maintenance, Habitat usage and management, Wildlife Gardening, Winter hedge laying, maintenance, sustainability

You may wonder what id hedge laying and whats the point? Well laying hedges is an ancient traditional skill which has many benefits for wildlife and the health of your hedge. Read the full article to learn more about hedge laying.

Wintertime in the Garden

Dec 7, 2016Dec 19, 2016 botanicalmind Garden Design, Garden maintenance, Habitat usage and management, Winter Wildlife Gardening, Winter gardening

Winter may have arrived, but contrary to popular belief there is plenty of jobs that can be done in the garden.

The Importance of Winter Mulching

Nov 21, 2016 botanicalmind Autumn, Garden maintenance, Habitat usage and management, Mulching, Winter Mulching, winter maintenance

Got mulch? You may wish to consider using it to protect your plants this winter. Check out our latest blog post to learn how.

Pruning for spring

Nov 13, 2016Nov 17, 2016 botanicalmind Autumn, Pruning, Seasons, Uncategorized, Winter Autumn, maintenance, Pruning

As the temperature begins to drop and the days become shorter, many plants are starting to go dormant ready for Winter. This is the perfect time to prune back certain plants ready for Spring. Naturally, this is dependant on what plants are in your garden. While dormant they are less likely to suffer damage from … Continue reading Pruning for spring

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