Heather garden ideas

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With bitterly cold winters, short summers, and a notoriously damp climate, Scotland’s gardeners have their own particular set of challenges. Yes despite al

Heather, sedum, and blue fescue

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This incredibly pretty planting includes plants of great winter interest that will lift your spirits during the dull days of winter. Low maintenance, deer resistant and fairly easy to replicate, this planting includes top performing plants which have been awarded prestigious awards. Enjoy a glorious and colorful spectacle from winter to even spring!

Heaths (Ericas) and heathers (Callunas) are members of the Ericaceae family. They are evergreen, with bell-like flowers, and share similar cultural needs. Winter-blooming heathers, the Ericas, are called heaths. The Heaths have needle-like leaves in whorls, while the Heathers have scale-like leaves, similar to junipers... See more at - https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/03/heaths-and-heathers-plant-profile.html

Heather garden with multicolored Calluna

Always jobs to do in the garden whatever the weather! Peter shares his gardening tips for January plus a feature on his favourite winter flowering plants

Garden enthusiasts from around the county will gather next weekend to celebrate hardy and multi-hued heaths and heathers.The Heather Enthusiasts of the Redwood Empire will present its third annual …

Heather is an excellent plant if you need some winter color or a plant that can withstand poor, rocky soil. Here's how to grow heather.