Jack Wallington

Aug 13, 2024 | gardensillustrated.com | Jack Wallington

Lawns are the most sustainable usable surface we can make, absorbing carbon, retaining water and sustaining wildlife that thrives in low grassland habitat. And yet, in winter they can become muddy, and, in spring and autumn, soggy. During hot summers they can turn hard and brown. They can be more demanding of time than most garden elements, driving some to plastic grass.

Aug 13, 2024 | gardensillustrated.com | Jack Wallington

If you like the look of an open space from a lawn, but want a flat, low, green swathe of ground cover that requires less maintenance, why not try an alternative to grass? Any low-growing plant that spreads across the ground in a tight carpet will give you openness without the need to mow. They must be evergreen to prevent interlopers getting a look-in during winter. Note that none of these plants can withstand being constantly walked on; they are purely ornamental.

Jul 24, 2024 | gardensillustrated.com | Jack Wallington

I was embarrassed recently when some gardeners popped over to see our garden. If they were hoping for a wow moment, I don’t think they expected it to be: “Wow, that’s a lot of couch grass.” Despite writing books about embracing wildness, I still imagine the tut of society. But I’m on a mission for minimal maintenance. I don’t want to mulch, stake, prune, fertilise or weed ornamental planting. Instead, I want the plants to just get on with it.

Jul 5, 2024 | mrplantgeek.substack.com | Dan Saladino |Maria Failla |Jack Wallington

Here’s your weekly Hort Report - the round-up of industry news, retail insights, home gardener gossip, influencer spotlights, social media news, and so much more! Grab a tea or coffee and catch up on the latest below…NEWS FLASHThe seed, estimated to be around 1,200 years old, was discovered in China's Liaoning Province, and has been cultivated by scientists at the Nanning botanical garden in Nanning.

Jun 27, 2024 | msn.com | Matt Collins |Jack Wallington |Alys Fowler |Claire Ratinon |Jane Perrone

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