When we look for some of the best examples of spring flowering trees, often the very common varieties are put forward. Chanticleer Ornamental Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’) are a great spring flowering tree, however they are rather large. A few…
We would all like a garden full of flowers all year round, and summer is a time when we need to choose the hardy types of flowers that can stand the heat. The best varieties of flowers for summer will…
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Easy to grow from seed, sunflowers are not only attractive with large colorful flowers. They are fast growing, hardy in the heat of summer and with careful planting can offer shade to other plants, especially newly planted ones. These are…
Read MoreLandscaping TreesMembers of the Bromeliad family Tillandsias are a fascinating group of plants commonly called ‘Air plants’. And although they do grow ‘ in the air’ they do not actually live on air alone. These plants have a sophisticated system that…
A water feature on a patio is a great idea, water brings a feeling of calmness and peace and can act as a focal feature. Water features for patios can be simple plug in features complete with pump, water wall,…
Every gardener will have a favourite set of gardening tools, sometimes its to do with practicality, and sometimes its due to ‘what was cheap at the time. However each garden actually dictates a little as to what is essential. In…
Selecting the best plants for a hedge is going to depend on the climate, the soil and the aspect. And of course the type of hedge you want. Formal or Informal. Evergreen or Deciduous. Flowering or not. Tall growing or…
We look at the best rose bushes for the garden. Every gardener has favorite plants, and with roses the top ten list is a matter of debate as with all plants. Our list is of the best roses and most…
Thinking of getting a new POS? As the Principal of a POS system supplier, I am constantly in contact with customers who are considering the purchase of a new POS system. This puts me in a good position to know…
Planting trees should be carried out as soon as you have established the correct position and the right type of tree. Some trees may be fast growing, many are slow to establish. Trees really are a long term investment, however…
Fast growing privacy or screening trees are dense trees or shrubs that protect a home or garden and provide a screen of privacy from vision from the outside. A narrow hedge that can be tightly clipped that can provide year…
Weeping trees are usually grafted weeping forms of trees such as a weeping cherry trees. One of the truly classic varieties of weeping trees available for sale, is Ulmus gladra Camperdownii commonly called the ‘Weeping-Elm’ (pictured right). Many varieties such…
