THE MODERN MINT BLOG
Our Desert Island Plant
For the Chelsea Fringe 2016 Modern Mint are asking you a simple question: What is your Desert Island Plant? We …
Which Copper Trowel Is For Me?
Update – My favourite garden Waltham Place now sell Copper Tools. Copper trowels. There are three of them. Too much choice? Can’t decide: Which Copper Trowel is Best for Me? At Modern Mint we offer three copper trowels. They are… The Mira The Musca And the Castor Each trowel has a uniqueness in both shape and feel when you use it. How you are as a gardener and the style with which you garden will also affect which one is best for you. As we get asked so often what is the difference between each copper trowel, we have written a …
How To Choose A Gardener
As a gardener for many years, we feel well-placed to suggest what you might look for when employing one. There are a few major facets to consider, but the first question to ask is – what help do I need in the garden? “Skilled gardeners who can prune and stake and keep a border looking lively all year are the hardest people to find.” Mary Keen, Garden Designer If all you want is the lawn to be cut – then you can find a gardener easily. Cost, if they are bringing their own mower and petrol, can be around £12-18 …
10 Plants for Rain Gardens
For those of you ahead of the bell curve, working on the edges of contemporary garden design, then you will of course be building a rain garden – to slow down, filter, store and re-use rainwater in the garden. To help you, here are 10 plants for rain gardens…. Rudbeckia Persicaria Eupatorium Monarda Aster Hosta Iris Miscanthus Carex Cornus What do you notice about these plants? They are all good, tough garden plants whether you have a rain garden or not. Use them! As a bonus – Crocosmia, Bergenia, Hellebore and Sanguisorba will not have a problem being flooded occasionally …