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Back to Reality – Plants for Harsher Winters by Myles Challis The last two hard winters have made many gardeners realise that we had come to take for granted the relatively mild ones that we had previously become accustomed to. […]
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 [...]
Pleached Hornbeam Trees At our visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show we were pleased to see the use of the elegant native hedging Carpinus Betulus – Hornbeam – in many Show Gardens and displays. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. […]
