Ilex or the Holly family of plants is familiar to most of us - perhaps most notably in winter when this iconic evergreen shrub with deep green, glossy leaves is covered in visually contrasting blood red berries. However there are so many holly varieties with all kinds of foliage colour. And Ilex [...]
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The year seems to pass by in an instant. Before you even get a chance to stop and smell the flowers in your little plant kingdom, it is time to say goodbye to summer opulence and start with winter garden preparations. With careful planning, your garden can look stunning throughout the year. Pictured [...]
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Tamarix is a highly decorative deciduous shrub that is best known for its feathery foliage and masses of tiny blossoms. In addition to its ornamental value, this ancient cultivar is also prized for its exceptional resilience. Pink flowering Tamarix - perfect for coastal planting In the United [...]
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The Amelanchier tree and its varieties are known for their stunning spring blooms and lovely autumn colour. These are small deciduous trees (which can also be grown as shrubs) have many common names including shadbush, shadwood, shadblow, Snowy Mespilus, juneberry or serviceberry. The March [...]
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As garden experts, we are very often asked how to plant root ball plants properly. So, here are the steps that a professional nurseryman would take to ensure the most successful rate of establishment for root balls and bare root plants. And in our short video, you can watch our nurseryman in action [...]
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The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of autumn is surely the splendid bounty of nature; from magnificent autumn colour of the foliage to abundant harvests of fruits. Malus Domestica fruiting apple trees But, in addition to being the season when gardeners get to enjoy the rewards of [...]
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