Potting Shed

Welcome to my potting shed! This is the column where I’ll share all my gardening hints and tips – and I’ll try to answer any queries you may have.

Can you recommend a ground cover plant that rabbits won’t eat? – Les Donaldson, Largs

With rabbits there are no guarantees but they will usually leave Persicarias untouched. What can I grow in my garden to fill it with scent? – Marjorie Ward, by email

Honeysuckle has one of the most powerful of all perfumes and other scented favourites include dianthus, perennial wallflowers and phlox.

Which hostas should I choose for a damp and shady part of the garden? – Helen Thompson, Selkirk

Hosta sieboldiana var Elegans is a robust plant with plain green leaves that tones well with variegated varieties such as Hosta Orange Marmalade.

Is there a pampas grass that’s small enough for my tiny courtyard? – Lisa Fox, Edinburgh

Cortaderia selloana Tiny Pampas is a dwarf form of this giant grass that will grow happily in a large pot filled with free-draining compost. I’m looking for plants that will thrive in my seaside garden, which is often hit by strong winds. – I. Jamieson, Ayr

Phormium Sundowner has sword-like leaves in shades of green and red that cope with these conditions while sea holly (Eryngium) grows happily in sandy soil. email your questions: ps@sundaypost.com