Australian Plants for UK gardens: Recreate the Outback in Your Garden
You may be surprised to hear that it is relatively easy and hassle-free to bring the Outback out-back! Eucalyptus Trees – fine example of Australian Plants for UK gardens. […]
Woodland Garden Design Inspiration – Rhododendrons
April/May/June sees one of the showiest displays in British Woodland Gardens, both urban and in the wild. After all, it is during these months that the Rhododendrons are in flower. These extravagant blooms, indigenous to the Himalayas, were originally taken around the world for private collections by the early Victorians. The [...]
The 10 Best Mediterranean Plants for UK Gardens
In this article, we are going talk you through 10 Hardy Mediterranean Plants that are suitable for growing in UK gardens. We are also going to introduce you to a new addition to our tropical collection - Grevillea Robusta or the Silk Oak (sometimes called Australian Oak). This is a [...]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 – our favourite garden…
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 We visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show every year and this year did not disappoint…there are always surprising new plants and design ideas and it was good to see the main avenue being made more accessible for new and up and coming designers this year. [...]
Showcasing topiary in the formal garden – Queluz Palace, Portugal
Central to formal garden planting is geometric pattern, accentuated by the artful use of topiary. It is hard to beat the formal gardens of Portugal’s Queluz Palace, where topiary and geometric lines complement each other exquisitely. […]