There’s no denying that freshly picked, homegrown fruit usually tastes better than anything you could buy from a supermarket. In many cases, growing your own fruit will save you money too. However, with mangoes being…
While every garden offers a sensory experience to a certain extent, some are designed to enhance this. They stimulate all five senses in a big way; sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste, resulting in a…
Although it is unlikely that you will find Oberon and Titania, or even Bottom, the donkey-headed man in your garden at Midsummer, it is a season just as magical as the Shakespearean play. Poised at…
Gift giving is part of many different sorts of holidays, from birthdays to special holidays, so you might run out of gift ideas. There is an ancient proverb that runs plan for tomorrow, plant a…
Ever wish your garden looked lusher, fuller, and more cohesive? The answer lies in layering. Layered landscaping is a concept that involves designing your garden and plants in a specific way to create a flowing…
Hardwood trees are known for their strength and durability, not only when it comes to their usable timber, but also in their growth habits. They’re resilient, sturdy, and have a much more complex structure than…
There’s no denying that many trees are super-resilient. However, just like with any other living thing, trees have their limits – there’s only so much that they can cope with before they start to suffer….
First things first – not all trees need to be staked. If you’re planting a young sapling in a relatively protected area, then staking could actually hinder root growth – swaying in the wind encourages…
Clay soil has its own unique pros and cons. It’s heavy to cultivate, often ends up waterlogged in the winter, and easily dries out and cracks in the summer. That said, clay soil is also…
There are two times of the year when planting trees out-of-doors is just not the best idea: mid-winter, and mid-summer. But that does not mean that tree lovers have to do without their favorite plants….
Looking for some inspirational ways to decorate your garden this festive season? We’ve got you covered – here are five ideas you’re bound to love. Twinkling String Lights The festive season is synonymous with…
Yucca, Yacca, Yuca, What’s in a name? Yucca, yacca, yuca, what’s in a name? When it comes to plants, a lot. A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but it might not…
Selecting bedding plants to place beneath your designer trees can be challenging. Trees tend to be resource hogs, and it pays to know what the forests look like where your trees grow naturally. Plants that…