Property News · September 9, 2022

The hot summer has taken its toll. Luckily, some plants know how to stand their ground


When your garden unravels prematurely, you need foliage that declines with elegant convictionMy garden in Birmingham started its long unravelling early this year. The heat and lack of rain meant autumn was felt in early August. It was my last month in this garden and all those muted yellows and browns, the straw-blond stems and bleached seedheads seems to be saying, “If you’re off, so are we.” I longed for summer to linger a bit longer so I had more time for goodbyes. But isn’t that always the way?The best of these plants reminded me that there are some that are very good at endings: they do so with conviction and passion rather than just slinking away quietly. There are plants that don’t just have good colours in their retreat, but stand strong with it too. These plants are also good for wildlife – those that can stand tall over winter make a good refuge for hibernating creatures, and often provide seedheads that will feed birds and small mammals into winter. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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