People create and maintain their gardens for many different reasons but relaxation is surely near the top of the list. As a retreat for relaxation and contemplation, peaceful gardens with seating areas are a 'must have' component in our view. Whether your garden design is on a grand scale or perhaps [...]
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New Arrival at Paramount Plants - Tortured Willow Trees The latest addition to our tree collection is the very sculptural Salix Babylonica Tortuosa, otherwise known as Tortured Willow. These are fast growing trees that have a columnar shape and eventually reach a medium size so are quite suitable [...]
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A magnificent tree species, the Purple Beech is a deciduous, broadleaf variety and an attractive sight in the English landscape, providing luscious contrast to the myriad shades of green. This was an attribute clearly understood by Capability Brown, who planted the Purple Beech so strategically in [...]
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We've just secured two new varieties of Hawthorn for our plant collection here at Paramount Plants & Gardens and this is the perfect opportunity to introduce the native Hawthorn and explain why we think they are such a valuable plant to consider for today's gardens. May Tree in full flower, this [...]
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Inspirational Italian Gardens – Villa Taranto has a lakeside location The Botanic Gardens of Villa Taranto in Northern Italy were created by Captain Neil McEacharn, a wealthy Scotsman with a passionate interest in gardening. There are many inspirational Italian gardens, yet Villa Taranto has [...]
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Why Choose Plants For A Silver Wedding Anniversary Gift? Giving plants as gifts is one of our most popular requests here at Paramount Plants and 'Silver Weddings' are up there in the popularity stakes for special occasions where plants, shrubs and trees provide the perfect expression of love and [...]
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