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Luba Penman
Jan 19, 2021
Diarmuid Gavin and the importance of garden maintenance
You just spent good money on design and build of a fantastic new garden. The garden is organized and structured by design, the patio...
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Luba Penman
Nov 23, 2020
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A small contemporary style garden. Low maintenance planting. Large sitting area next to the house and a small cozy extra sitting place at...
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Luba Penman
Nov 15, 2020
The importance of being a Garden Pot
A few things in the World don't make any sense: a song without a refrain, war without peace, Romeo without Juliet, a bird without a...
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Luba Penman
Nov 11, 2020
The importance of having an apple tree in your garden
This year was really good for apple trees. I have one in my garden - its name is Malus 'John Downie'. Saved from recycling center 7years...
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Luba Penman
Mar 1, 2019
Container planting with bulbs
When planting containers for winter it is a good idea to place a few spring bulbs at the bottom of the container. Tulips, daffodils or...
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Luba Penman
Jan 22, 2019
Best plants for winter interest for a small garden
Another great plant for a small garden is Malus × robusta 'Red Sentinel', common name crab apple 'Red Sentinel'. It is a small deciduous...
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Luba Penman
Jan 12, 2019
Best plants for winter interest for a small garden
Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' - is a bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub with dark green, ovate leaves and compact clusters of white flowers...
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Luba Penman
Dec 28, 2018
Arkhangelsk Russia Gardens
winter garden in Russia Arkhangelsk
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Luba Penman
Nov 18, 2018
Containers: winter selection
Summer has gone. Even autumn is already on the turn. Winter is coming. Seasons change quickly. Many of us have small cute front gardens....
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Luba Penman
Aug 12, 2018
Rudbeskia plant combination
Cornus alba "Variegata" Pennisetum × advena 'Rubrum' Rudbeckia Purpurea Bravado
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Luba Penman
Aug 10, 2018
Rudbeckia fulgida- a queen of August
Beautiful North American herbaceous perennials are at its glory in August. Bright yellow daisy-like flower-heads with yellow rays...
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Luba Penman
Jul 29, 2018
Garden in August: maintenance tips
We are moving to a last Summer month. Many plants finished flowering and require trimming deadheading or tidying. Lavender plants need a...
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