I’m a gardening fan and you need to grow this ornamental plant now – it’s stunning
A GARDENING guru has revealed the “epic ornamental grass” that you need to grow this August.
Taking to TikTok, Niall, who posts gardening content under the username @niallgardens, revealed the stunning new plant he is growing.
He captioned his post: “What to grow in August.
“Next up, it’s Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, and epic ornamental grass and there’s a reason it’s so popular.
“Now it’s your turn, what do you think?”
Calamagrostis is one of the best upright growing grasses that forms a stiff clump.
It’s easy to grow and is also tolerant of most soil conditions, although its size is usually determined by the amount of moisture in the soil.
In summer it produces tall flower heads that start off pale green and gradually turn bright golden yellow.
These move in the breeze and last into the winter months..
Niall explained: “Now is the perfect time to go and purchase a grass because they’re going to be closest to their mature form.
“So you can get an idea of exactly how they are going to fit into your own garden.”
Then showcasing the long Karl Foerster grass, he said: “Karl Foerster, as you can see, grows properly tall – it’s as tall as me.
“But you can see that it’s not a big block of a plant like a shrub.
“It’s actually really light and airy. These flower-heads are just so graceful on a breezy day like this.
“And they add real movement to the garden or even a planter.
“Since this plant is sterile, it’s not going to produce viable seed that will germinate around your garden.”
Then finishing up his video, Niall expressed: “I think this is a particularly special grass to choose and it’s easily found in garden centres.
“Your growing space needs it, and you need it in your life.”
‘MY HEAVEN’
Meanwhile, another gardening fan has blown people away after she shared the stunning indoor plant room she created.
Taking to TikTok, Yvonne Purcell, who posts interior and garden design content under the username @sixat21, revealed how she achieved the timeless look.
The indoor plant room, which was created to enjoy during the wet and windy weather, is tiled with a beautiful black and white symmetrical patterns.
It has a two-seater garden table positioned at a floor-length window – a perfect spot to settle down to enjoy a cup of tea.
A ceramic head planter brings a pop of colour that ties in with the green pottery, and a double risen planter stands tucked away in the corner.
Yvonne has also created the ideal space to sit back and read a book, with a cosy-looking green armchair nestled in the corner of the room.
A dragonfly cushion and woollen blanket adorn the chair, which sits against the most gorgeous plant-patterned wallpaper.
Of course, even more potted plants surround the nook with a woven candle holder and a wooden footstool sitting underneath the armchair.
A small wooden table positioned to the right of the chair is home to more flowers, with vibrant greens and yellows sticking with the theme of the room.