Hey Garden Enthusiasts! If you've ever felt the frustration of trying to coax life from clay soil, you're not alone. Here in the heart of Co. Wexford, where clay is king, I embarked on a mission four years ago – a mission to transform gardens into vibrant havens. Today, I'm thrilled to share the tale of triumph over clay and unveil the secrets of herbaceous perennials that stole the show. The Backstory: A Landscape Designer's Quest: Picture this: a landscape designer armed with shovel and...

I started to grow a few years ago a very unique looking perennial. I didn’t know at that stage that a very tall, delicate looking plant can be that hardy. I did try since in very poor soil, clay, sandy and in very windy conditions too and I can tell I had a very pleasant surprise. This is a Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica 'Vatican White'. clar Common name is Clary Sage, as all Salvias it is a medicinal plant with so many benefits but most importantly for us, it has a very attractive...

The 10 best trees for windy areas - this will give you an idea where to find the right tree for your windy garden.