by Judi Samuels | Dec 1, 2025 | Garden Projects, In the Garden, Planting design, Project updates
A light touch in the garden is a phrase I often use to show clients that their wishes come first. I don’t impose a heavy hand or force a rigid vision. Instead, I listen closely to how they want their garden to feel, function, and grow. I guide gently, enhancing the...
by Judi Samuels | May 28, 2025 | In the Garden, Plant of the Week, Plants, Spring 2025
Colour me green 🌿 I love the colour green! It’s the heartbeat of every garden; fresh, calming, and full of life. Green isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a statement in itself. From rich, velvety foliage to soft silvery tones and eye-catching variegation, green holds...
by Judi Samuels | Apr 7, 2025 | Garden Projects, Grasses, In the Garden, Plant of the Week, Plants, Spring 2025
It’s incredible how much the Calamagrostis have grown over the past two weeks. I know the advice says to cut deciduous grasses in early March, but I just couldn’t bring myself to cut down those beautifully elegant, biscuit-coloured stems still standing. They have...
by Judi Samuels | Apr 1, 2025 | In the Garden, Plant of the Week, Plants, Spring 2025
Agapanthus rescue: Dividing Agapanthus It’s that time of year to review the vitality of the Agapanthus, I have a gorgeous variety named Agapanthus africanus ‘Ever Saphire’. It has spent it life in a teraccotta pot but now is overgrown and needs...
by Judi Samuels | Nov 5, 2024 | In the Garden, Plant of the Week, Plants, Spring 2025
Planting spring flowering bulbs I love the seasonal ritual of planting spring flowering bulbs. It’s one of those gardening tasks that brings a sense of anticipation—tucking bulbs into the soil now and waiting for their fresh green shoots and...
by Judi Samuels | Oct 15, 2024 | Plant of the Week, Plants, Uncategorized
I love Rowan trees and their vibrant berries, which add beauty to every season while providing food and shelter for wildlife. I’m lucky to live on a road lined with these beautiful trees, which bring bursts of colour and movement throughout the year. In spring, their...
by Judi Samuels | Jul 17, 2019 | Garden Projects, Grasses, In the Garden, Plants, Project updates
Ornamental grasses Today I’m featuring ornamental grasses with two species that I have included in previous planting design projects. Planting design for my clients’ St Neots garden – Stipa gigantea and Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’.. both of these...
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