Garden inspiration & ideas

Late summer brings a unique atmosphere to the garden: warm days alternate with crisp mornings and the first autumn colours appear. This is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on your garden: enjoy what is still blooming, but also look ahead. With these five gardening tips, you can give your garden a boost for now and later.

August is the perfect time to enjoy your garden. You can be outside for a long time and admire the flowering plants with their beautiful colours from the comfort of your lazy chair. Many summer flowering shrubs are now at their peak and some get a little past that during this month. But this is certainly not the case with the panicle hydrangea, or Hydrangea paniculata. Proven Winners© paniculata only get more beautiful as summer progresses. They will set your garden on fire until autumn! Get to know this versatile summer flowering shrub.

Want a garden full of colour and life? Then choose summer bloomers that are not only beautiful to look at, but also attract bees, bumblebees and butterflies. With the right shrubs, you can create a garden that buzzes with activity. These 7 Proven Winners® varieties are not only richly flowering, but also real nectar and pollen magnets.

It's the height of summer – the time when hydrangeas are at their most beautiful. With their exuberant flowers, long flowering period and versatility, it's no surprise that they are a favourite among gardening enthusiasts. But how do you keep them looking their best during the hot days? With these care tips, you can give your hydrangeas everything they need.

Sun, growth and blossom – June marks the start of summer in your garden. Plants are in full leaf, flowers are blooming profusely and everything is buzzing with life. But all that beauty also requires a little attention. With a few simple tasks, you can keep your garden healthy, well-tended and full of colour, so that you can enjoy it to the full during the lovely summer months.

May is the month when gardens really come to life. It's the perfect time to think about your garden design – whether you're landscaping a bare patch or want to give an existing garden a fresh look. With these five steps, you can create a garden that's not only beautiful, but also suits your style.

Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering plants, but sometimes they grow faster than expected. Don't panic! With these tips, you can keep your favourite hydrangeas compact and give them the best spot in your garden.

Winter is the ideal time to start thinking about new additions to your garden. Are you looking for something special? These special varieties certainly deserve a place on your wish list!