Making the most of Shade by Myles Challis Many are mistakenly under the impression that shade is a no go area for plants. Obviously some plants do need sun but many are happy in either sun or shade and for some shade is a necessity. […]
Autumn is nature’s planting time. We originally selected 10 trees and shrubs that we consider most vibrant and useful for autumn/winter interest. And over time, we have added a few more that will provide superb autumn colour. This blog is now a comprehensive list of some of the best autumn [...]
Magnolia Grandiflora This magnificent evergreen magnolia tree is called grandiflora due to its massive showy flowers and large, shiny, dark green, leathery leaves (the undersides of which are an unusual copper colour). […]
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 [...]
The unusually hot April this year has meant that many flowering shrubs which would normally have flowered in mid-summer are already in full bloom. The pastel coloured flowers of the magnolias from early spring have now mostly finished, and the stunning vibrant coloured flowers of the azaleas and rhododendrons are [...]
Updated for 2016 Flowering Cherry, Magnolias and Camellias by Karen Mariconda Spring is a wonderful time with lots of trees and shrubs blossoming before their leaves appear during the late Spring and Summer months. […]
