Best Trees and Shrubs for Winter Interest
by Karen Mariconda When designing and planting new trees and shrubs in the garden it is important to consider what these will look like throughout the seasons. […]
by Karen Mariconda When designing and planting new trees and shrubs in the garden it is important to consider what these will look like throughout the seasons. […]
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 [...]
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. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Maintaining Your Garden By Lucas Mariconda Now that everyone is getting out into their gardens again after the harsh winter there is a lot of work to do. It may seem like a daunting task but once started even a couple of hours here and there can make the difference. [...]