AS WE enjoy July and all the lovely colour in our gardens something to think about is planting some perennials that will flower right into Autumn.
Here are the names of a few: Echinacea Coneflower, Rudbeckia Black eyed susan, Leucanthemum, Shasta Daisy , Monarda Bee Balm, Salvia, Astilbe and lots of Lavender.
With so much to choose from the colour can continue right into late autumn.
Lupins are showing great colour and once you keep the old stems and cut new shoots will continue to grow, just like the foxglove, another lovely tall perennial.
With all the growth over the last few weeks the weeds are also growing well so to help keep them at a minimum consider mulching the beds with Bark Chip this helps keep in moisture too.
There is lots to keep us busy in the garden. I’m finding myself starting deadheading flowers next I jump to weeds and then i find myself feeding plants. Having done so much jumping the day goes by so fast.
Watering is so important even when it rains don’t take it for granted that plants have taken in enough to continue to check and yes the rain set the plant back by messing up the flowers but a regular feed will help with long flowering.
There are lots of special offers in store throughout July. At the moment we are selling 3 perennials for €20.
Water features are reduced to clear so weather it traditional or contemporary some nice pieces available summer bedding on special offer and herbs so pop in to avail of these deals.
Happy gardening and continue to enjoy time in the garden.
