Planning a garden in a small space has its challenges, not the least of which is finding the best trees for small gardens. Luckily, there are many lovely small specimen trees to tuck into even the tiniest of city gardens! Many of these would even work in a courtyard or on a roof terrace where space [...]
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It is always a delight when spring returns brightening our lives with spring flowering plants. As the days lengthen and the temperatures start to warm, many of the most beautiful flowering trees and shrubs spring to life. It is possible through judicious selection to have a blooming specimen at all [...]
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Ever wondered what exactly full standards refer to when choosing trees for your garden? Well, you have come to the right place! The form of the tree you purchase is an important consideration when deciding on which specimen to choose. https://youtu.be/pZ2y-h54av8 Full Standards - a walkway [...]
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The genus Philadelphus is comprised of about 65 plants. The native habitat of Philadelphus Mock Orange stretches across North America, parts of Europe, Northern Asia, and Japan. The plant’s historic nostalgia has been forever written into the lore of the American West by the famous Lewis and Clark [...]
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Mulch - Superfood for Gardens Mulching is more than just a gardening chore, it’s an essential practice that delivers countless benefits to your plants and soil. From suppressing weeds and improving soil health to protecting plants all year round, mulching is key to creating a thriving, sustainable [...]
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Exotic Evergreens It may seem that growing exotic, tropical-looking plants is nothing but a pipe-dream in our cool, damp climate, but you’re sure to be happily surprised at the long list of lush, exotic flowers, trees, shrubs, decorative grasses and palms that grow in nearly every corner of the [...]
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