Picture it: no bare soil — everywhere full of colour, or at least lush and green, year round. One of the hardest places to keep green is in the shade among the roots of shrubs, a position that’s inconspicuous in summer, when everything is in leaf, but thoroughly visible in winter. Yes, you can plant bulbs — snowdrops and early crocuses — but a fuller evergreen covering might be more effective. Maybe even a covering through which you could grow a few bulbs. Black mondo grass with clipped box and common yew globes GAP PHOTOSI am always amazed how London pride (Saxifraga x urbium) copes with poor,…

Source: The Times June 07, 2019 23:02 UTC