An important characteristic to note when choosing trees and plants is their natural growing habit. Fastigiate or columnar evergreens have a naturally tall and narrow habit of growing with erect branches that have the appearance of forming an erect column. A pair of fastigiate or columnar evergreens punctuate a water [...]
The lovely Caragana Arborescens Walker in flower, dwarf weeping tree Weeping Trees with their naturally pendulous habit always seem to add a sense of mystique to the garden or landscape. Perhaps because their trailing growth habit goes against the grain of regular trees whose branches naturally reach [...]
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To most of us, evergreen azaleas are well known. They tend to be medium-sized, compact, spring flowering shrubs that look great in containers. When in flower, they can be spectacular in smaller gardens as a focal point or in mixed borders in larger gardens. However, Deciduous Azaleas also have their merits. [...]
Semiarundinaria Fastuosa Bamboo Plants – An incredibly popular due to their stately erect habit (Fastuosa), these bamboos are very popular among those in need of evergreen screening. […]
Plants for Pollinators - helping wildlife We all want to do our bit. Find our which plants help our wild pollinating insects including Hydrangeas, Ivys and Pyracantha. Nothing evokes that summer feeling quite like the gentle buzz of a busy bumble bee, happily gathering nectar and pollen. Yet [...]
