Updated for 2016 As I am sure many gardeners will agree, there is always something new to learn about plants… Whilst researching about Yew Trees yesterday, I was reminded that the Latin word Bacatta (as in Taxus Bacatta) means to bear berries – this is a reference to the brilliant red [...]
There are many different types of tree pruning techniques. We’ve discussed Pleaching or espalliered trees and topiary in earlier blog posts – these are mainly used for ornamental purposes. Today, with the help of Tree Surgeons, we look at the management of larger trees – how to make sure your [...]
An Inspirational Trip to Italy At least twice a year we travel to Lombardy in Northern Italy to source new and unusual plants for the Paramount Plants collection. […]
The Importance of Cherry Blossom… In Japan, cherry blossom symbolises clouds and is highly significant in Japanese culture. Its extreme beauty and quick demise are seen as the embodiment of life itself. […]
It’s finally Magnolia time – a little later than usual this year and now our trees have begun to burst into bloom. Now is the best time to plant them! We have a fabulous range in stock and some great offers on selected varieties… […]
The Value of Coloured Foliage in the Garden by Myles Challis (in-house garden designer at Paramount Plants – London’s premiere garden centre) […]
