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Plant Identification SD1 learner ins (2)

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About to plant this newly dug bed with bulbs

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About to plant this newly dug bed with bulbs

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This bed was prepared by cutting the turf off the top with a petrol powered turf cutter, the soil was lightly tilled with a garden fork and 120lts of multipurpose compost was added to lighten the compacted garden soil here. This lawn is at least 50 yrs+ old and I found lots of sea shell in the soil, it was also a very dark brown colour but it hasn’t been tested yet. The kerb was only added because the lady wanted it for ease of cutting the lawn.

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Mixed Daffodils in the trench,
Narcissus in the holes to the back,
Dwarf Daffodils along front between Crocus,
White Narcissus mixed w Tulips Along sides

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🤞This bed will be looking amazing in spring. Bedding plants will be added when the frost has passed.

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🤞This bed will be looking amazing in spring. Bedding plants will be added when the frost has passed.

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About to dig some late season Kerr’s pink potatoes

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About to dig some late season Kerr’s pink potatoes

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I grew theses potatoes in a small garden bed at my house for our own consumption. I really like the flavour of this cultivar because they can be mashed,chipped or baked making them a very versatile potato.

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Spider Infestation is not good for this Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi, the webs that a large amount of small spiders can weave over houseplants will gather lots of dust on the foliage blocking out light and basically suffocate the plant which will slow down growth as well as encourage mould.
However one or 2 small spiders won’t do any damage and will help houseplants by attacking any unwanted pests.

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Test 1

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Sample taken and weeds identified

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20 samples taken. And weeds noted. by Dessie Coll

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Are they destroying my living fraction or adding to it??????

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These were some tubers that were dug from a garden last September, they were stored in a shed without and dry compost to keep the tubers from drying out.

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Tulip, Allium and Giant foxtail Lilly by Dessie Coll

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I got this Cameilla sinensis from a lady a couple of months ago, she said she didn’t like it and it wasn’t doing very well, iv added a top layer of Ericaceous compost hoping this will bring it back to life a bit I will take it into the sun room in the house for winter

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For my own garden I’d probably go with something like this Hosta frosted mouse ears
They are a miniature verity with the geeen center and almost white edging.

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I’d go with Narine because the just grow so well here, they are tall and showy and the flowers last till well into November and even early December in sheltered spots.

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House plants are very important to communal areas like work or school canteens they make it feel more homely and also help to clean the air.
Here we have a selection of houseplants suitable for these types of situations and can be grown hydroponically to reduce the chance of pests disease and generally a lot cleaner than using soil as a substrate

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Ditylenchus dipsaci is a detrimental pest that affects bulbs, particularly ones in the amaryllis family. They are very difficult to get rid of but bulbs can be lifted and the soil sterilised to help control them.

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Nectria cinnabarina also know as coral spot is a canker causing pathogen that affects broad leaf trees in the colder northern hemisphere. It can be managed by sterilisation and by removing infected branches.

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Here we have a selection of plants showing spike inflorescence (arrangement of flowers on a main axis) they are also categorised by the timing of flowering (determinate or indeterminate)

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This is a beautiful shrub to grow in a garden, best suited to a clay/loam/sand, acidic soil.
Likes partial shade and a North, West or East facing spot. height 1.5 meters, spread 2.5 meters. It is deciduous with toothed leaves and bell shaped flowers in short drooping racemes. A great addition to the Garden

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Here we are pruning back congested branches in the crown of these Ribes rubrum shrubs. We cut off any dead, dying or diseased branches as well as anything crossing or low hanging. We do this to promote new growth, reduce the risk of disease and to make harvesting the berries easier come Summer

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For my own garden I’d probably grow this Ricinus communis as a decorative plant mixed in a border or flower bed with something like a Euphorbia helioscopia for some nice contrasting colours and textures

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Fargaria x ananassa are a suitable tracheophyte to grow in our climate. Very hardy and taste amazing, they can be grown in borders, beds, raised beds, window boxes or anywhere you can find a space really

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This semi evergreen phlox is low growing and is perfect for edging borders or growing in pots or window boxes, they are easily maintained and will grow in most soils but prefers soil that's slightly alkaline

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This Canna L. ‘roma’ is a great perennial addition to any garden bed, flowering from June to October, and up to 6ft tall it adds a vibrant dash of colour to your garden and is well worth growing. Being quite tender it will benefit from a good mulch for overwintering, if planted in pots can be moved indoors for the cold winter months.

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This Arbutus unedo makes a beautiful decorative shrub and it grows fast. Will tolerate frost, drought wind and rain, it grows in most soil types but will do better on slightly acidic soil.

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Corylus avellana ‘contorta’. I just love the winding twisting stems of this hazel and it grows almost anywhere you decided to plant it. Loving moist but well drained soil, alkaline-neutral pH, it’s hardiness means you can plant in in any aspect and will take any exposure, it’s a great addition to any garden.

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For planting this bare root yew hedge a trench was dug, the plants were laid out, and the soil that was dug from the hole was left beside the trench for ease of filling in.

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Pruning the top and inside of this common beech hedge before the end February when the wildlife act kicks in for the season. The reason for pruning is keep shape on the hedge as well as keeping it vigorous.

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Pruning this Escallonia rubra macrantha. The owner wants it cut at an angle just for aesthetics, pruning is carried out at this time of the year again to keep vigour in the hedge and the wildlife act is about to kick in on the 1st March

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This evergreen species of cherry Prunus makes a great, easily to grow and maintain, thick hedge suitable for planting in almost any aspect and tolerates any soil type

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This could be added to the back of a border to give some really good contrast to colourful flowers planted in front of it.

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This could be planted in a rockery and won’t get too big or overgrow your other plants in the garden

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Suitable for a rock garden or alpine garden this wonderful little purple plant will brighten up your garden in spring.

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Brighten up any door way or windowsill with these beautifully textured and brightly coloured Pineapple lilly’s, grown in pots as they are not favourable to grow in our damp climate here in Donegal they are a great addition to any home

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M. soulangeana 'Wada's Picture' x M. sprengeri var. diva 

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M. soulangeana 'Wada's Picture' x M. sprengeri var. diva 

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This is my favourite magnolia and I have one planted in my garden in a south west facing aspect it’s only been in a year and I cannot wait to see it in flower.

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Hand harvested Narcissus here they’re picked as soo as the head slightly opens for a longer lasting flower and to reduce damage to the petals, they continue to open once they’re picked and placed in water.

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Revisited the garden where I planter the Narcissus last year the customer was very happy with the results and I have to say I was also pleased

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Agapanthus ‘fireworks (Mdb001)’ this perennial evergreen with its larger than average flowers make an impact in sunny borders and in pots

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Wisteria chinensis

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Eschscholzia calafornica. I adore this poppy and have it growing in a flower bed in my garden. Showy cup shaped flowers come in a few different colours from red to pink, this orange colour being my favourite. Grown as an annual it is not very cold tolerant but will survive mild winters here in Ireland and flowers from June to October. It is also edible and can be used to add colour as a garnish and added to a salads

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We have planted this family apple tree in a large pot with fresh compost and some controlled release fertiliser. This is two cultivars (Elstar) and (Katy) grafted onto M27 dwarfing rootstock, we have planted some Tagate flowers around the pot to attract pollinators and add some summer colour

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Anemone nemorosa, these little beauty's are an early spring flowering plant from the buttercup family, planted under trees them make a colourful mat in spring to brighten up the garden.

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Here we are weeding out this flower bed in preparation for planting with some more shrubs and perennial flowers

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This is Libertia grandiflora, it is a deciduous perennial with upright stems of white flowers in summer and sword like green foliage. It prefers acidic/chalky/alkaline/well drained light sandy soil. It grows to a height of around 90cm and has a spread of about 60cm. South or west facing is best in dappled full sun planted in the middle to back of a border suits it best. Propagate by division in spring or autumn

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Dryopteris filix-mas is a common male fern found in abundance all over Europe, grown in damp shards areas of your garden this feathery green plant will make a spectacular addition to  areas of your garden that may be unfavourable to a lot of other plants. They require very little attention but may need lifting and dividing if grown to bushy.

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Part A Section 4 Ground Cover 2
This Hosta hum and substance is a large green leaf variety with a delicate lilac flowers. They prefer moist soil if full or partial shade with plant of mulch. The plant gets to 100cm across and 75cm tall and is best suited to the middle of a border.

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This evergreen shrub is wide spreading and is perfect for low growing ground cover. It’s a hardy evergreen and prefers full sun or partial shade. It gets to around .5 meters in height and has a spread of around 1.5 meters. It will grow in most soil types and has no pH preference.

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Syringa vulgaris ‘sensation’, is a deciduous plant normally grown as a shrub but can be grown into a tree also. It flowers in summer showing unusual red-purple flowers that are edges in white. It prefers moist but well drained alkaline to neutral chalk/clay/loam/sand soil. It has a spread of 2.5-4 meters tall abs around the same across. It prefers a south facing aspect with full sun.

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This Rhododendron ‘nova zembla’ is a medium sized rhododendron that grows to about 6ft tall and 6ft wide, it has large deep pink-red flowers in the late spring/early summer and has evergreen foliage. South, East, or West facing is best, and prefers acidic well drained, light Sandy soil

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Rhododendron ‘cunningham’s white’  flowers in May will tolerate temperatures below -20 so is extremely hardy has a height of around 5 - 6ft and is tolerant of neutral soil.propagate this plant by cuttings in summer.

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This wonderfully bright yellow Azalea ‘harvest moon’ flowers in May, is hardy to -20c is beautifully scented and gets to a height of around 5ft or so, it will do well in most aspects of the garden with some sun and it’s ideal pH is around 4.5-6, propagate in summer-autumn using cuttings.

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These Kniphofia ‘nancy’s red’ flower from June to October, they prefer well drained chalky/alkaline/acidic soil in a south or west facing aspect, they grow to a height of around 70cm and a spread of 60cm so suits the middle of a border. They can be propagated by division in spring.

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These deciduous trees are hardy, prefer chalk/clay/loam or Sandy moist but well drained soils, they grow to a height of more than 12mtrs . They prefer full sun or partial shade and will do well in most aspects. Their white paper like bark are great for winter interest.

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These deciduous woody perennials can be grown as shrubs or trees and if planted densely will give your garden a bright hit of red colour in autumn and winter. They prefer to grow in full sun or partial shade south facing, west facing or east facing, they prefer to grow in moist but well drained clay, loam, sand soils and have an ultimate height of around 2.5mtrs.

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These deciduous trees have a fine autumn foliage colour and ornamental stems with peeling papery bark. They are hardy down to -15 degrees, they grow to a height of around 12meters with a spread of 4-8meters. They will grow in most soil types and tolerate acid, alkaline and natural pH. They will grow in any aspect but prefer a sheltered spot.

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This is the Spanish flag climber, it can be annual or perennial, it can grow up to 5m tall, it is not hardy and should be kept under glass in Ireland. It prefers a south facing aspect end does well in most soil types

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This is Virginia creeper it does well in most soils and reaches a height of more than 12meters and spreads to about 8. Planted in any aspect this plant will bring great autumn colour.

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The sweet pea is grown as an annual climbing plant in Ireland, it flowers through the summer and it useful for cut flowers. It prefers fertile soil and in full sun.

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This clump forming daffodil prefers moist well drained, chalk, clay, loam, sand soils. It will tolerate acid, alkaline, or neutral pH.

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This single late/Darwin tulip planted thickly in drifts will give wonderful colour in April/May

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Plant in early to mid autumn in a dry sheltered spot, they flower in summer and give dramatic effect when planted in the middle of borders and beds.

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These blousy flowers grow in fertile, well drained soils and prefer a south facing sheltered site.

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This vibrant red plant is a deciduous perennial that flowers throughout summer, it prefers a west, east, or south facing aspect in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate most soil types and pH and will grow to a height of 1.5meters with a spread of .5meters.

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These vibrant purple flowers can be planted in summer, they flower in October and November,
They prefer moist well drained soil and can be planted 15cm apart and 10cm deep. When the flowers are open the stigmas can be harvested and dried for saffron about 150 flowers yield about 1g of saffron.

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These tubers should be planted just under the surface in free-draining, light soil, they are best grown in a sunny spot with good 2ft space between them. Mulch well after planting to conserve moisture. To boost flowering add high potassium plant food fortnightly. Dead head spent blossoms

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These trailing Begonia ‘pendula’ are great for hanging baskets as well as planting in window boxes they flower from July to October are half hardy and prefer a sunny or dappled shaded spot. They grow to a height and spread of 30cm

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Plant tubers 3-5cm deep. Better planted when in root growth, they grow best in part shade and moderately rich soil that’s well drained, they flower in autumn and winter, these plants also do well in pots and containers.

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Attractive large bamboo with arching canes, should be planted in a sheltered south or west facing spot, prefers loam soil and tolerates a range of pH. Grow in fertile very well drained soil. Clump forming this plant can be propagated by division in spring.

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Vibrant tender perennial with large leaves and showy flowers. Start rhizomes in March or April in pots in a greenhouse or conservatory, move out to borders or larger containers in May plant about 30inches apart in a sheltered sunny spot. Apply general fertiliser at 70g per sq m, remove rhizomes if persistent frost is expected. Can be propagated by division in spring, or by seed.

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Low spreading ideal for ground cover, thrives in moist shaded spots. Plant in pots inside before planting out in May, flowers from June to August.

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Great for pollinators, gives good height to borders, flowers from May to July.
Grows to a height of 1.5m, grows in any aspect in the middle of a border or bed. Prefers damp dappled shade and tolerates any soil type.

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Great for growing in hanging baskets, these pink flowers have evergreen foliage, they flower from May to October and are easy to care for.
Grow in well drained compost in full sun, cut back after flowering to encourage second bloom, and again in autumn. Propagate by cuttings in autumn or winter.

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Grown as a biennial these Poppy’s are great for containers. They grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of the same, prefer a south or west facing aspect, in the ell drained chalk, loam or sand soils, will tolerate a range of pH. They flower in summer and can be propagated by seed.

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This night scented stock is an annual flower that flowers from April to September, grows to a height of 30 x 30cm, prefers a south or west facing aspect in the front of a border.

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Flowering in August to October, growing up to 90cm x 45cm can be grown in containers in a sunny spot. Attractive to lots of pollinators, best planted in good quality compost

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This new speckled trailing Petunia cultivar makes a great showy addition to hanging baskets. It flowers through summer, prefers a well drained loam/sand soil, tolerates most pH and has a highly and spread of .5m.

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A mix of perennial plants are being planted in this garden bed.

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Watering methods

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staking a tree with a single stake
staking a tree after planting is important as it prevents young unestablished trees to root and helps prevent them getting blown over in heavy winds.

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cross bar method
staking a tree after planting is important as it prevents young unestablished trees to root and helps prevent them getting blown over in heavy winds.

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floating row covers are useful for a variety of reasons, one being it keeps the bed around 5'c warmer than without which helps with germination in colder climates

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Plastic covers are a great way to give plants a bit of extra heat in cold climates, it enables the user to grow crops earlier in the season by keeping the soil temperature above 10'c

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installing pigeon netting is an important step when planting brassica plants.