Roses have it all – pure beauty, perfection in form, and the paradox of their thorns has not been wasted on generations of poets and lovers. A rose without thorns may be very practical, but it…
It’s summer and the BBQ invites start coming thick and fast. But have you been invited to a Royal Garden Party this year? If you have, lucky you. Every summer, the Queen hosts at least three…
Growing vegetables in raised beds can be an excellent way of becoming self sufficient and can make for an attractive garden feature. A little fact that I didn’t know is that containers and grow…
Spring has sprung and what heralds brighter evenings and milder weather better than trees laden with beautiful blossom? Trees in bloom can be a stunning sight that can brighten up our dreariest grey…
Why is box (Buxus) so popular with gardeners? Easy – Buxus or ‘box’ is a garden hero! Lustrous green leaves all year round mean that it provides permanent structure and colour. Perfect for…
There is a terrific range of hedging plants to choose from. For evergreens, conifers are often the first thought most people have. The species and cultivars that are suitable for hedging generally…
