Protecting Tree Ferns in Winter…
One of our best selling and favourite plants here at Paramount Plants is the fabulously dramatic Dicksonia Antarctica Tree Fern. We have over eight different sizes to choose from – something for every budget! […]
Best Silver Leaf Plants for your Garden
Colour schemes in the garden are just as important to plan as decorating house interiors. The classic plant colours in the garden of dark green, red, yellows and oranges can work well with the softer pastels such as pale pinks, soft blues and whites if arranged properly. […]
Heavenly Bamboo – Nandina Domestica is not a bamboo!
We think Nandina are one of the most underrated shrubs by UK gardeners – they are so easy to grow and they give so much throughout the year that it amazes us that more people don’t know about them. […]
Tree Pruning – How, Why and When to Pollard
There are many different types of tree pruning techniques. We’ve discussed Pleaching or espalliered trees and topiary in earlier blog posts – these are mainly used for ornamental purposes. Today, with the help of Tree Surgeons, we look at the management of larger trees – how to make sure your [...]
Japanese Acers, hardy ornamental trees
Acers or Japanese Maples have long been a very popular choice as ornamental trees, acting as a focal point in many UK gardens. With their large, beautifully shaped serrated leaves, tendency to develop notable architectural forms when mature and dramatically colourful seasonal leaf change, it’s easy to see why. At [...]
The Italian Lakes – our favourite trees and shrubs…
A selection of our favourite Trees and Shrubs of the Italian Lakes in Northern Italy by Karen Mariconda […]