Prairie gardens

No longer a necessity in modern society, greenhouses are now primarily used by greenhouse owners and gardeners who want to create an environmentally-friendly and manageable space to house plants. In addition to an expansive range of greenhouse products, there are a number of ways you can set up your greenhouse to turn it into your personal garden. From cost and design ideas to information about a host of plants, here's a look at how you too can add a green house to your property.Get the garden expertise when you need it most with Plant Experts always on hand. Plus, tune in Saturday Mornings at 9am to the Plant Experts LIVE at Prairie Gardens.

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Many gardeners relish the unique beauty of prairie gardens with their extraordinary blend of grasses and sturdy perennials. Fortunately, you can create prairie style plantings and enjoy the fascinating world of prairie plants, even if you don't have endless acres at your disposal. Good drainage and a sunny open spot are the main requirements. Prairie and meadow garden designs employ large swathes of plants where contrasts of height, texture and form are more important than color, and where maintenance is kept at a minimum.

Bringing color before most plants have ventured a leaf above ground, Hellebores (Helleborus) are invaluable additions to the shade garden and provide gardeners with some of the greatest pleasures in winter. But rather than let these charming beauties bloom lonesomely in a bare patch, give them companion plants and layer your plantings for maximum drama.The Teashop will operate as a kiosk serving Takeaway teas, coffee and homemade cakes and ice cream which you can enjoy throughout the garden. There will be no sandwiches or savouries on offer. However,you are always very welcome to bring picnics to enjoy in the garden and in our farm fields . (Source:ww.sussexprairies.co.uk)