Topiary Plants by Karen Mariconda Topiary has been popular throughout history and topiary trees and plants are as popular now as they have ever been. Ornamental gardening dates back to Roman times and the word topiary derives from the Latin word “Topiarius” meaning the creator of ornamental gardens. […]
How renovating your Garden could increase the value of your home When making decisions about refurbishing our homes, statistics suggest our number 1 priority is to increase interior space. We tend to go for that new open plan kitchen/seating area and/or adding extra bedrooms or office space. Next most popular, apparently, is the importance [...]
Cedar trees are majestic trees that will create an immediate impact in any garden. Looking at these amazing evergreen trees over the last few weeks they seem to have flourished, even more than usual, following last year’s severe winter. They form part of the pinaceae or pine family and enjoy [...]
Hardy Bamboo Plants Though often used for screening purposes Bamboo plants have many other uses in the garden. Their considerable height (depending on variety), but comparatively small ground space, means bamboo can be used even in the smallest gardens and they are one of the best plants to plant near [...]
Using New Zealand Flax in the Garden Phormiums or the New Zealand Flax Phormium Tenax is a very useful architectural plant to add colour and structure to any garden. Let’s look at some ways to use it in the garden or patio. Phormiums – Using New Zealand Flax in [...]
DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA – TASMANIAN TREE FERNS Probably the most popular and best-selling exotic looking plant of recent years has been the Tree Fern – Dicksonia Antarctica. Also known as the “Manfern”, “Soft” or Tasmanian Tree Fern. A few decades ago it was only to be seen in Cornish gardens but with [...]
