


English cottage garden
WHICH PLANTS TO USEThink romantic – planting should be carefree and not too restricted. Mix colourful planting and formal with wildflowers to attract pollinators. Consider scent when choosing your plants. Add late summer flowering shrubs such as Hydrangeas and...
Planting ideas for a Japanese inspired garden
Which plants to use: Also known as “Zen Gardens” – this is a timeless garden style that can provide peace andtranquillity from a hectic lifestyle and help to connect you with nature. Trees• Acers• Japanese Maples <shop>• Eriobotrya japonica• Cherry• Magnolia•...
Plant establishment guidance
In most instances, trees and shrubs will establish well after planting provided that they are suitably watered. The main factors that will impair establishment or even cause plants to fail are improper location, poor root health, weather and unfavourable soil...
A guide to watering
Conserving Water in the Garden With our interesting but unpredictable weather it is always a good idea to collect rainwater in water butts to use for watering the garden and there are more things we can do to help our plants thrive in dry weather. Watering Water new...