If you haven’t already popped your spring bulbs in the ground… don’t panic, but now’s the time to get moving. I just found a rogue bucket of forgotten daffodils in my shed (whoops), and some of mine were so eager they actually flowered in May. Nature’s definitely having a bit of a laugh this season!…
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If you’ve ever dreamed of having vibrant rhododendron blooms but don’t have the perfect garden soil—or any garden space at all—you’re in luck. Rhododendrons are surprisingly happy in containers, making them perfect for patios, balconies, courtyards, and even rental properties. Whether you’re dealing with clay-heavy ground or just want to add colour and structure to…
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Why Are My Rhododendron Leaves Yellowing? Don’t Panic – It’s Nature Doing Its Thing! Isn’t the weather just wild lately? I don’t know about you, but my poor hens thought it was winter and stopped laying — then, out of the blue, the sun came out, temperatures lifted for a week, and voilà… eggs again!…
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🍄 Behind the Scenes – Truffle Trouble and Treasure! If you’ve ever visited the nursery, you’ve probably noticed the hedged rows of pines on one side and the neat rows of hazelnuts on the other. What you might not realise is that under those very trees, something quite special is going on… there’s a whole…
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🍂 Let the Leaves Fall Where They May… and Then Put Them to Work! It’s been a slow start to leaf-fall this year, hasn’t it? But with the recent cold snap, the trees have finally given in — and the leaves are tumbling down like confetti in the wind. If your garden is starting to…
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Oh my goodness, I don’t think any of us need any tips on growing weeds this year! It has been, without a doubt, the worst 12 months for keeping on top of those unwanted plants that just seem to pop up everywhere. As our daughter Samantha wisely said, “Mum, you realise that if you leave…
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We’re always testing combinations, tweaking layouts, and looking for that magic mix of beauty and resilience. One of the parts I enjoy most about running RhodoDirect is helping customers work through their planting plans. Many of you come in with sketches, photos, or even just a rough idea in your heads, and together we nut…
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When it comes to creating a functional and beautiful garden, rhododendrons are a fantastic choice for hedging and screening. Their dense evergreen foliage makes them ideal for blocking out undesirable views, masking an entrance, or simply dividing one part of the garden from another. Whether you’re aiming for privacy, a sound barrier, or just a…
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Here at RhodoDirect, all our plants are grown in pots, enabling you to plant them at any time of the year. But if you have a choice, autumn is the best season. The soil is still warm enough to encourage root development, but the plant’s water demands are lower than in summer. This gives your…
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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity as I’ve been frantically selecting scion material for our rhododendron cuttings. February and March have kept me on my toes, with the unpredictable summer weather making things particularly tricky. Some cutting material hasn’t hardened off properly, while others have done so too early—meaning we’ve had…
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