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Be aware that artificial fertilisers take a lot of energy to manufacture and may have detrimental effects on the environment, so only apply if required and use the minimum amount to keep your grass in good shape – see our guide to using fertilisersand our guide to organic gardening First published in 1987, and providing a snapshot of British garden plants and trends for more than 30 years, the RHS Plant Finder is a horticultural bible. Danilo is working towards all its products being completely plastic-free in addition to being FSC certified and fully recyclable. Plant strawberries in mid-spring or in late summer/early autumn – no later than the first week of September innorthern Britain and the second week of September in southern regions. Planting in August or early September gives them longer to get established before fruiting, so they should produce a better crop.
Aim to plant in groups of at least six, as the more bulbs that are grouped together, the better the display. Typically, 25 to 50 bulbs may be needed to make an impressive show. Place the bulbs in the hole with their ‘nose’, or shoot, facing upwards. Space them at least twice the bulb’s own width apart To promote good flowering next year, feed the bulbs every seven to ten days with a high-potassium fertiliser such as a liquid tomato feed. Begin feeding as soon as shoots appear, and stop feeding once the foliage starts to die down at the end of the season Dig a hole wide and deep enough for your bulbs. Plant most bulbs at two to three times their depth. For example, for a bulb measuring 5cm (2in) high, dig a hole 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and sit the bulb in the bottom of it For garden designers, RHS Plant Finder offers an indispensable list of ingredients, while horticultural writers use it for reference.”
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Trying to reduce the environmental impact of the RHS Shows has been a priority for many years, and the next show will see the investment in time and expertise begin to pay off, as garden builds and relocations are focused on green goals. Gemma explains, “This year we are working closely with all our garden designers to bring the most sustainable gardens we can to the show. They are using eco- techniques, low carbon materials and processes that are not only reducing their impact on the environment, but also reducing our waste at the end of the show. Some bulbs, such as winter aconites, bluebells and snowdrops, are thought to be best planted, moved or divided ‘in the green’, when flowering is over but they are still in leaf. However, dried bulbs are often offered and can be successful. In containers Every garden has a final relocation post-show where communities around the country will gain from having a beautifully designed space. We are proving that great design and sustainability go hand in hand and I can’t wait to see all the gardens at the show.” We are proving that great design and sustainability go hand in hand”– Gemma Lake, Chelsea Show Manager The greenest Chelsea yet Still, although not essential, feeding will give your lawn a boost, especially if you want a lush, dense, all-grass lawn. When applying lawn feed:
If the ground is moist or the bulbs are autumn-planted, watering is not critical. Otherwise water straight after planting Choose a specific spring/summer lawn fertiliser and apply it at the manufacturer’s recommended rate in mid-spring, while the lawn is green and actively growing (usually late March/April). These feeds are high in nitrogen, to boost leafy growth, and usually release their nutrients slowly over several months
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There are a number of calendar and diary formats within the collection that includes a square and slim wall calendar, family organiser, desk easel calendar as well as an A5 and slim diary. In the collection, there is also a special Gift Box Set, which contains the official 2024 calendar, diary and a beautiful branded pen in a stunning keepsake box. The collection features beautiful photographic images of the RHS Gardens, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and striking plant portraits, alongside illustrative images selected from the RHS Lindley Collections – the world’s finest collection of botanical art. Originally compiled by Chris Philip and his partner Denys Gueroult, who were looking for interesting plants to grow in their garden and recording what nursery was selling what selection, the original Plant Finder listed 22,000 plants. Since then, the book has grown in terms of the plant groups it covers, its comprehensiveness and the number of genera, species and cultivars that are included. Most bulbs are ideal for growing in containers, butthis especially suits those with large, showy flowers, such as tulips, lilies, arum lilies and alliums. Here are some tips for success:
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