The formal garden is a centuries old garden design which is mainly associate with 17th Century French chateau gardens. The French gardens were in fact imported and developed from the ideals of the Italian Renaissance gardens – these were created in the Italian manor houses and villas of a much earlier [...]
Dicksonia Antarctica, also known as the Tasmanian Tree Fern, is a beautiful, hardy slow growing tree fern, which grows well here in the UK. We have Dicksonia Antarctica now in stock in a range of sizes from as little as 30 cm up heights of over 3 metres! […]
One of the earliest and most beautiful signs that Spring is truly here is the arrival of the flowers on ornamental cherry trees. Clouds of beautiful blossoms from the deepest pink to the most delicate white have captivated gardeners and artists alike for centuries. Flowering cherry trees begin their display [...]
The warmer temperature, especially at night, in large towns and cities opens up a huge range of exciting plants that could not be risked in more rural areas. These are plants that would more normally be seen in the mild western gardens of say Cornwall or the Gulf Stream. For [...]
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. […]
