When mowing is recommenced no harm will come to the plants, and the practice can be repeated annually. There are many grassy areas within or near the garden which are an expensive chore to maintain. These areas are often under utilised and transformed into meadow areas would enhance the surroundings, provide valuable wildlife habitats and reduce the cost and management. Prior to modern medicine, plants were widely used to cure our ills and there is now a renewed interest in their therapeutic and curative properties. Butterfly and bee border - at Langar we have a herbaceous border comprising selected species of herbs, wild flowers and cottage garden plants.
Many visitors are so impressed that they wish to reproduce it in their own gardens.
Back to the table 15. This produces a continual source of interest throughout the year and attracts insects, birds and mammals. Climbers - There are a variety of wild climbing plants that the gardener can grow. Plant to climb through existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows or over pergolas etc. More suited to the cottage garden than modern hybrid roses, some species make superb hedges and many provide autumn and winter colour with their attractive hips.