My June plant of the month is the statuesque Rodgersia - here's how to grow it.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/06/04/rodgersia-june-plant-of-the-month/

Tulip duo of Crown of Negrita and Eyelash fill the gap nicely between earlier bulbs and the first annuals.
#tulips #purpleflowers #springgardening #bulbs #gardening

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/05/13/late-flowering-tulips-may-plants-of-the-month/

More than three months in the making, the revamping of my front garden. We filled 38 sacks with ivy and a rotting Phormium - quite the undertaking, but great to see the flowering cherry again.

#gardening #springgardening #floweringcherry #pruning #gardenmakeover

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/04/29/revamping-a-small-front-garden-on-a-budget/

Why species tulips are the answer to a lazy gardener's prayer - tough, beautiful, and they get better with age.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/04/09/species-tulips-april-plant-of-the-month/

Great gardening ideas for those with balconies, patios or small plots from elho, with water storage, grow-your-own and houseplants to the fore.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/24/containers-and-water-storage-for-balconies-gardens-and-indoors/

Give your pond a spring revamp with envii's pond care products - safe for wildlife, pets and people.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/18/spring-clean-your-pond/

If you want a tree that offers fruit, blossom, autumn colour, and attracts wildlife, then the Japanese blood plum Lizzie (Prunus salicina) is for you.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/12/japanese-blood-plum-lizzie-march-plant-of-the-month/

The future for small gardens or balconies is egg-shaped - Eggologic pods make vertical growing easy, with units for nesting birds, plants, climbers and solitary bees. #gardening #wildlife #balconygardening #verticalgardening #environment

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/11/eggologic-modular-pods-vertical-gardening-for-everyone/

Iris reticulata Alida – February plant of the month

Blog: these cheery little flowers brighten up the greyest of days If you only have room for a couple of pots, make room for the lovely Iris reticulata Alida, my February plant of the month. For such tiny plants, they pack a big punch, and look terrific brightening up container-grown shrubs. They're scented, too. The flowers are a delightful pale blue, reminiscent of a sunny, cold winter's sky, and I think this is the…

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/02/17/iris-reticulata-alida-february-plant-of-the-month/

Christmas gifts from Suttons – classic plants to garden ornaments

From much-loved favourites to new horticultural gems Buying presents for gardeners is tricky, especially if you don't have green fingers, so these Christmas gifts from Suttons are inspirational. Read more about my gifts for gardeners. Christmas Cactus Schlumbergia offers an exotic and colourful display year after year. This Christmas Cactus comes from tropical Brazil and enjoys warmth and humidity. The…

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2025/11/17/christmas-gifts-from-suttons-classic-plants-to-garden-ornaments/