Did you know though that winter, while perhaps not as obvious a time as the months prior, can still be a time of planning and growth? Really! There’s no need to let your vegetable plots and greenhouses stand empty and bereft of tasty veg, especially when there’s quite a bit of choice available when it […]

If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and beauty to your garden, look no further than the magnificent magnolia. Magnolias are one of the loveliest early flowering shrubs, doing so in late winter to early spring, before their leaves even appear. This makes them a welcome addition to any garden providing an instant […]

As the colder winter weather sets in, our gardens experience regular frosts. However, some frosts hit harder and last longer than others, sometimes completely unexpected too. At times, these hard frosts can damage even the most robust and hardy of our plants. Many plants do try and protect themselves of course; they wouldn’t have survived […]

Azaleas are perennial flowering shrubs in the same family as Rhododendrons for their shared characteristics. Azaleas, like rhododendrons, are very popular being found in many a British garden. The reason: they are a gorgeous plant with lots of interest! Most are evergreen with dainty leaves, giving interest all year round, though some are deciduous. Azaleas […]

Rhododendrons are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the UK, and in many parts of the world. It’s easy to understand why with their dark green, long, leathery leaves, and wonderfully attractive often fragrant flowers that bloom in spectacular displays of reds, yellows, pinks, purples and white from spring to early summer. Many […]