Garden Diaries with Tanya Visser

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Make this a Hydrangea summer

Wednesday, 7th December 2011 Hydrangeas are certainly amongst the showiest of garden shrubs and have a profound impact on our summer gardens. Mophead hydrangeas (HYDRANGEA macrophylla hybrids) are deciduous plants of varying size and stature, and burst forth into bloom in late spring and early summer in shades of blue, pink, lavender, purple and white. Today many new hybrids are available, each reputed to be an improvement on the previous generation. Brighter colours, more compact plants and longer flowering periods are some of the criteria that determine which new hybrids are selected for further propagation and distribution. Read more...

Herbs for Happy Hour

Monday, 5th December 2011 As summer heats up the idea of a long, cool drink is especially appealing. Herb-laced punches, coolers, cocktails and spritzers all have a festive feel that fits in with the season. Even the recommended eight glasses of water a day to keep us hydrated (and help lose weight) are so much nicer with a sprig of fresh mint or other flavourful herb. Read more...

Awesome Agapanthus

Friday, 2nd December 2011 Whether you are starting a new garden or you have an established one, there is one group of plants that you simply cannot be without. What are they? The new generation of Agapanthus, of course! They are indigenous, floriferous and oh so tough. Some of the newest varieties are 'Summer Gold' and 'Amethyst'. Read more...

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