and grass) and wood fines

Add a layer of mulch made of composted pine bark that will retain moisture and keep the base cooler than surface

contrasting nicely with the darker colours to create a compact but striking visual

providing an abundance of Blackcurrants to include in a variety of meals

When the buds from other shrubs in winters will lay dormant and lifeless

Lupin 'Gallery Red Shades' Alstroemeria inticancha 'Sunburst' and grass) and wood fines'Gallery Red Shades' brings intense, fiery colour to the garden with its bold spikes of vibrant red to deep crimson flowers. As a dwarf variety, it forms a neat, bushy clump of attractive, palmate green leaves that perfectly frame the vivid, upright floral spires. Plant this lupin in a sunny location with well drained soil, avoiding heavy clay where possible, as waterlogged roots are fatal to the plant. Keep a close eye out for lupin aphids, which can