Golden Leaf Horticulture

Golden Leaf Horticulture Master in Horticulture with 25 years’ experience. Self-employed gardener, head gardener, designer & consultant, creating and maintaining beautiful gardens.

Now’s the Time to Transplant Your Snowdrops! 🌿❄️If you love snowdrops (Galanthus) and want to see them thrive year after...
17/03/2025

Now’s the Time to Transplant Your Snowdrops! 🌿❄️

If you love snowdrops (Galanthus) and want to see them thrive year after year, now is the perfect time to transplant them in the green! This means moving them while they still have leaves, right after flowering—giving them the best chance to establish strong roots before summer.

Why transplant in the green?
✅ Better success rate – Unlike dry bulbs, actively growing snowdrops adapt more easily to their new spot.
✅ Faster establishment – They settle in quickly and will bloom beautifully next spring.
✅ Easier to handle – You can see exactly where they are and plant them in the right place.

To transplant: Simply lift a clump with a spade, keeping roots intact, and replant them at the same depth in their new home. Water well, and let nature do the rest!

Happy gardening! 🌱💚

15/03/2025

Start Your Planting Journey

15/03/2025
There’s something so rewarding about seeing Mirabelle in full bloom after last year’s pruning! All that care and patienc...
11/03/2025

There’s something so rewarding about seeing Mirabelle in full bloom after last year’s pruning! All that care and patience have paid off, and now the branches are bursting with delicate blossoms. A little effort truly goes a long way in nature!



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Saturday vibes 🌸
08/03/2025

Saturday vibes 🌸

Spring is here! While we can all look forward to longer days, warmer weather, and blossoming flowers, let’s not forget—M...
07/03/2025

Spring is here! While we can all look forward to longer days, warmer weather, and blossoming flowers, let’s not forget—March can still be a bit of a trickster. One moment, we’re basking in the sunshine, and the next, we’re hit with a surprise frost or an uninvited cold wind.

So, as I dive into preparing gardens for the new season, I’m keeping a healthy dose of caution—because let’s be honest, March loves to throw a curveball. That said, my to-do list this month is action-packed (and slightly chaotic). If you’re getting ready for spring, here’s what I’ll be up to and what you might want to tackle in your own garden!
Read morre in my blog, link below



https://goldenleafhorticulture.co.uk/f/march-in-the-garden-a-busy-month-of-preparation

By now, your redcurrant and blackcurrant bushes should be pruned to ensure strong growth and a good harvest this summer....
05/03/2025

By now, your redcurrant and blackcurrant bushes should be pruned to ensure strong growth and a good harvest this summer. Redcurrants fruit on old wood, so remove some of the oldest branches to encourage new shoots. Blackcurrants, on the other hand, fruit on new wood, so cut back about a third of the oldest stems to stimulate fresh growth. If you haven’t pruned yet, do it soon before the growing season kicks in!

21/02/2025

Transform Your Outdoor Space! | Garden Design Inverness

Dreaming of a beautiful garden but not sure where to start? Whether you’re looking for a garden makeover in Inverness or need small garden ideas, my latest blog has you covered!

Check out Part One of my guide: “How to Design a Garden for Your New Home” – packed with tips on garden design, making the most of small spaces, and creating a garden that fits your style.

It’s the perfect weekend read if you’re planning a fresh start for your outdoor space! 🌱✨

📖 Read it here:
https://goldenleafhorticulture.co.uk/f/how-to-design-a-garden-for-your-new-home

Let me know your thoughts, and stay tuned for Part Two! 🚀

I see this more and more often:-( Free the tree!!!!!!!!
19/02/2025

I see this more and more often:-( Free the tree!!!!!!!!

We're supporting the campaign led by Fund4Trees 🌱

There could be tens of thousands of these strangled-on-stake trees across the UK. In private gardens and along the side of roads, in car parks and housing estates, in schools and open green space – wherever trees have been planted, this issue can often be found.

Through a lack of good aftercare or a lack of understanding, these trees will struggle to establish in the landscape, with many dying as a result.

How to spot a strangling tree-tie ⬇️
📆 Are you aware that the tree was planted more than three years ago?
✋ Is the tree-tie overly tight and very difficult to move by hand?
🔎 Can you see a difference in the texture of the bark behind the tree-tie?
🌳 Is the trunk bulging above or below?
🪢 Is the tree-tie frayed or are the posts rotten?

What to do⬇️
📲 Make contact with the owner of the tree – this may be a homeowner, a local council, a highways authority or a management company.
🌱 Advise them of the issue and suggest to them that they investigate with a view to removing or adjusting the tree-tie.
🤝 When appropriate, the owner of the tree may appreciate an offer of help.

Supported by RHS - Royal Horticultural Society and

Find out more: https://www.trees.org.uk/News-Blog/Latest-News/Tree-care-experts-call-to-look-out-for-abandoned-trees

Download the poster:https://www.trees.org.uk/Trees.org.uk/media/Trees-org.uk/Documents/Fund4Trees/A3-FreeTheTree-Poster.pdf

I love helping homeowners and landscapers bring their outdoor spaces to life with custom garden designs. Whether you wan...
19/02/2025

I love helping homeowners and landscapers bring their outdoor spaces to life with custom garden designs. Whether you want a cozy retreat or a full landscape makeover, I’ll help create something beautiful and functional just for you!

Email me at [email protected]

Visit my website https://goldenleafhorticulture.co.uk/

14/02/2025

I’ve crafted a vibrant 7-page February To-Do List that’s just waiting for you to download from my website. Check it out now!

Winter is nearly behind us, and your garden is waking up! Now it is the time to:1. Tidy up – Clear fallen leaves, cut ba...
11/02/2025

Winter is nearly behind us, and your garden is waking up! Now it is the time to:

1. Tidy up – Clear fallen leaves, cut back perennials, and declutter the garden.
2. Prune – Prune deciduous shrubs and trees, late-flowering clematis, wisteria and roses.
3. Prepare borders and containers – Refresh planters, divide and transplant herbaceous plants.
4. Feed the soil – Add compost and mulch, seaweed extract & other organic fertilizers.
5. Fruits & vegetables – Prune autumn raspberries, plant bare rooted soft fruits and trees, start forcing rhubarb, prepare vegetable beds for the upcoming season.
6. You can still plant bare-rooted shrubs and trees.

If you want to find out more visit my blog
https://goldenleafhorticulture.co.uk/f/february-gardening-tips



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Even in the coldest days of winter, nature gives us a glimpse of the warmth to come! Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) ...
04/02/2025

Even in the coldest days of winter, nature gives us a glimpse of the warmth to come! Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is one of the first flowers to bloom, often pushing through the snow with its bright yellow petals. These cheerful little blossoms bring a burst of sunshine to the winter landscape and are a favourite among pollinators waking up early in the season.

Plant winter aconite in the fall, and by late winter, you’ll have a golden carpet welcoming spring! Do you have these beauties blooming in your garden? Share your photos! 📸✨

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I did not expect that today!!!! #invernessgardening #scottishhighlands #WindyScotland

I am thrilled with how the latest garden design has transformed! Flowing borders that follow the natural landscape create privacy and a lush atmosphere, while unique features add character to the space. There’s an inspiring sense of balance, harmony, and tranquility.Thank you George at George Reid Photography & Framing for high quality prints -as always! #ruralgardendesign #gardendesignideas #invernessgarden #HighlandGARDEN #holidaypods #womeninhorticulture #gardeninspiration

Surprise ‼️ Strawberries in November😃

🍂 How I Manage Leaves in the Garden! 🍂After my recent post about fall leaves, I wanted to share a bit about my approach to managing them in my garden!I like to clear large piles of leaves from my garden borders and flower or vegetable beds to keep everything looking tidy and healthy. I’m a big fan of composting leaves—there are so many ways to do it!One of my favorite methods is to stack leaves in the wilder areas of the garden. This gives them a natural look and lets them decompose over time. Fresh fallen leaves also make great mulch, so I spread them in unused borders or around trees. 🌳Just recently, I used some well-composted leaf mould in my herbaceous borders. It’s dry, crumbly, and has that amazing earthy smell we all love—perfect for enriching the soil!🍃 #autumngardening #autumnleaves #gardeninspiration

It's hard to believe that today is the last day of September! Here are some of the highlights from the beautiful gardens I've had the pleasure of visiting this month. There's still so much to do, endless opportunities for planning, and countless new ideas to explore!

I bet you're as bustling as those industrious ants on the beautiful Centaurea in your garden! I'm definitely keeping busy:-) What's keeping you occupied these days? Is it the satisfying work of watering or the rewarding task of weeding?

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