We have had some beautiful sunny, Autumn days – fabulous for gardening, walking, enjoying the glorious colour of the leaves and even kicking them as you walk through them – brings out the child in you!

It is a good time to note the Autumn tree leaf colour for future planning and planting –
November 24th is the start of National Tree week.

As the garden is now in the throws of being put to ‘bed’ for the next few months, why not think of turning your thoughts to some indoor planting and bring colour, perfume and therapy into the home – a ‘feel good factor’ to carry us through the shorter and darker days…….

There is a huge choice of houseplants from petite to grande. All shades of green foliage and even some coloured foliage such as ‘Croton’ and ‘Begonia Rex’ look very attractive standing in a lovely plant pot or basket to co-ordinate with one’s colour scheme – plants for dark and for light areas of the home.

Flowering houseplants usually flower for a season and then hopefully after a rest and T.L.C. should flower again.

The Phalaenopsis Orchid has become incredibly popular and is much easier to look after than one might think and yes will flower again and again.

This time of year hyacinths (bulbs), cyclamen and azaleas are favourites and will give a lovely flash of colour but they do prefer a cool area in the home and water from the bottom.

So many houseplants can be grouped together for an indoor arrangement but do try to group similar properties together i.e. light or dark position.

These arrangements make beautiful gifts and we will always try to help with any queries.

Of course we have come to the time of year when the Poinsettia is a show stopper – not just in red but now in several other colours – which leads me to say

Happy Christmas to everyone from all at Swanland Nurseries.