Phlox can be a wonderful addition to your garden. But it can also be tricky to grow. Finding the right plants to go with it and that work together can be a minefield. So I’m going to take you through which plants not to plant with Phlox and why so you can make sure you …
Every gardener who’s fallen for the charm of buttercups knows they’re not just any ordinary flower. Sadly though buttercups don’t play nicely with everything. So I’m going to take you through what works, and what doesn’t, when planting alongside buttercups. Understanding Buttercups Buttercups have been brightening gardens and meadows for years. I remember as a …
I’ve had years of planting stock. And I know what helps them to thrive. And what makes them struggle. So if you’re not sure about growing stock I’m going to show you which companion plants work and which you should definitely avoid. Understanding Stock Stock flowers (Matthiola) have been stealing the show in gardens for …
Every successful garden has its secrets. And a big one is knowing which plants work together and which really don’t. Oleanders can be particularly finicky neighbors. Beautiful? Absolutely. Easy to get along with? Not so much. So lets go through which plants you should avoid planting with oleander and which won’t cause any problems. Understanding …
Companion planting can be tricky. And I’ve seen a lot of mistakes made when planting their Agapanthus So I thought it would by sharing what really works and more importantly what really doesn’t. I’ll take you through the plants that will turn your beautiful Lily of the Nile into a stressed out mess. Avoid these …
Cornflowers may be beautiful but they can be frustrating too. Plant them with the wrong plants or flowers and it can spell disaster. I’ve seen firsthand what happens when cornflowers end up with bad neighbors. So I’ve got a list of plants that really don’t work together when it comes to planting companions for cornflower. …
Anemones are delicate and beautiful flowers. But they need the right plants around them to work. After a number of seasons watching what works (and more importantly, what doesn’t) with them I’ve put together what I consider the definitive list of plants to keep away from your anemones. Understanding Anemone I’m not going to sugarcoat …
Every beautiful garden has its secrets. And when it comes to growing ranunculus they need to have the right partners. So the following plants are what actually works (and what definitely doesn’t) when it comes to companion planting these fussy flowers. Understanding Ranunculus Ranunculus are buttercup relatives, and have paper thin, multi-layered blooms that look …
Alstroemeria’s (or Peruvian Lily if you prefer) colorful blooms can transform gardens with their lily-like flowers. They alap have and impressive vase life of up to two weeks. But plant them with the wrong neighbors and you’ll have garden drama on your hands. So if you’re planning on planting alstroemeria then there are certain plants …
After spending years trying to grow the perfect cottage garden I’ve killed more Campanula than I would like to admit. Campanulas beautiful bell-shaped blooms have broken my heart more times than my first girlfriend. But I finally cracked the code on what works and what definitely doesn’t when planting them. So I’m going to share …