Chamaerops Humilis palm is very useful in garden design with its strikingly distinctive form Evergreen Chamaerops Humilis is a hardy, flexible palm tree that won’t grow as tall as most palms. Being UK hardy and because of its neat size, the Chamaerops Humilis palm is very useful in garden design [...]
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Berberis Thunbergii Orange Rocket – another of our autumn heroes A new variety of the Japanese Barberry, Berberis Thunbergii Orange Rocket provides garden drama from spring right through to autumn, when it practically glows in a halo of burning ruby red! Each spring, the eye-catching pinkie-orange [...]
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In the lush, green, mountainous heart of Sintra, Portugal, lies the villa and park gardens of Monserrate, the essence of Portuguese romanticism but nonetheless, sculpted and landscaped by Englishmen. Vathek's Arch, so named after a character in William Beckford's novel In a labour of love, the [...]
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A relatively new variety of Skimmia which originated in Holland, Skimmia Japonica Pabella is a very attractive compact shrub with stunning clusters of dark red berries in autumn that last throughout the winter months. This variety of Skimmia has the added advantage of being shade tolerant. Skimmia [...]
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We are often asked about tree peony care for UK gardens – what is the best aspect? When is the best time to plant tree peonies and how to look after them? Below we share our knowledge and experience of caring for these stunning plants.Tree Peony Care UK - When to Plant Autumn is the key time for [...]
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Everybody loves the different hues of autumn colour in our gardens and our landscapes. It’s like nature’s gift to us before the winter sets in. A particularly striking autumn plant is the Compact Winged Spindle Tree (Latin name Euonymus Alatus Compactus and also known as Burning Bush). And you [...]
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