The 10 Best Mediterranean Plants for UK Gardens
In this article, we are going talk you through 10 Hardy Mediterranean Plants that are suitable for growing in UK gardens. We are also going to introduce you to a new addition to our tropical collection - Grevillea Robusta or the Silk Oak (sometimes called Australian Oak). This is a [...]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 – our favourite garden…
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 We visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show every year and this year did not disappoint…there are always surprising new plants and design ideas and it was good to see the main avenue being made more accessible for new and up and coming designers this year. [...]
Showcasing topiary in the formal garden – Queluz Palace, Portugal
Central to formal garden planting is geometric pattern, accentuated by the artful use of topiary. It is hard to beat the formal gardens of Portugal’s Queluz Palace, where topiary and geometric lines complement each other exquisitely. […]
Our top picks for plants flowering in May
We have selected five of our favourite plants flowering in May, guaranteed to add instant colour to your garden. You can buy direct from our online shop. We deliver UK wide. Viburnum Plicatum Mariesii First up, the lovely Viburnum Plicatum Mariesii. With its masses of beautiful white flowers, [...]
3 Key Concepts to incorporate in Designing a Japanese Garden
Japanese gardens create miniature idealised landscapes, often in a highly abstract and stylised way. Designing a Japanese Garden is all about balance, space and nature. The design should fit your garden, rather than trying to make your garden fit a rigid design. Designing a Japanese Garden So, if [...]