Cherry Blossoms Image by Jarosław Deluga Góra from PixabayCherry Blossoms Image by Jarosław Deluga Góra from PixabayFresh cherries are a real treat, and if you have the right climate there’s no reason you can’t grow your own at home. They are also renowned for their profusion of spring blossoms and bright autumn foliage, making them a valuable asset to any garden. Today dwarf and semi-dwarf cherries allow more households to grow cherries

Peach  Tree Picture by Image by Andrea Pók from PixabayPeach Tree Picture by Image by Andrea Pók from PixabayWinter is traditionally deciduous stone fruit planting season, and if you would love to plant peaches, nectarines, plums, prunes, apricots, or cherries but never thought you had sufficient space, you need to read this article.

Avocado Tree Image by Alanyadk from PixabayAvocado Tree Image by Alanyadk from PixabayThe smooth and buttery flesh of Avocados may be the main draw for many gardeners but they are also quite beautiful shade trees with their bright green foliage and magnificent stature, and today dwarf varieties are becoming more freely available, making Avocados suitable for smaller gardens and pot culture.

Cupressus macrocarp 'Wilma' Picture courtesy Kazimingi NurseryCupressus macrocarp 'Wilma' Picture courtesy Kazimingi NurseryCold weather intensifies the coloration of the foliage of conifers, and especially ‘Goldcrest’ and ‘Wilma’ cultivars, whose lemon scented  foliage changes from lime-green in mid-summer to a rich golden-yellow in winter, providing year-round interest in your garden.

White Correa Image by James Gaither from flickrWhite Correa Image by James Gaither from flickrThe White Australian Fuchsia, or White Correa is a classic Aussie native which is loved for its hardiness and ease of growth, as well as its beautiful foliage and pretty white flowers in autumn and winter when there is often little else blooming in the garden.

Stocks Vintage Mix. Picture courtesy Ball Horticultural CompanyStocks Vintage Mix. Picture courtesy Ball Horticultural CompanyAdding some colour to your winter and spring garden need not break the bank. Many flowering annuals are easy to grow from seed, and some even prefer to be sown directly into garden beds because they resent their roots being disturbed.

Late summer and autumn bloomers

Wednesday, 02 April 2025 09:17

Picture courtesy entireleaves from flickrPicture courtesy entireleaves from flickrIf most of your summer flowering plants are past their prime and your garden looks a bit dreary in late summer and autumn, consider planting a few of these rewarding and dependable late bloomers, they will reward you abundantly next season.

The African Mangosteen has many uses

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 12:36

Garcinia livingstonei Fruit. Picture courtesy Imbe 063 from flickrGarcinia livingstonei Fruit. Picture courtesy Imbe 063 from flickrMangosteens are known for their delicious fruits, and the African mangosteen is no exception. It grows slowly and saplings have a unique sculptural form, with young branches growing at right angles from the trunk in a pyramidal shape, allowing this feature plant to be grown for many years as a beautiful evergreen shrub.

Your garden in March

Monday, 24 February 2025 12:02

Cosmos Sonata 'Carmine'Cosmos Sonata 'Carmine'March is a wonderful month in the garden, and as the days grow shorter our thoughts turn to our winter and spring gardens. Gardening in the cooler months is a pleasure and if you do all your tidying, planting and sowing now, your flowers, bulbs and vegetable seedlings will have a chance to establish themselves before the cold weather arrives, ensuring a good winter and spring harvest and a beautiful show of flowers.

Pomegaranate Tree Image by Yuliya Yuliya from PixabayPomegaranate Tree Image by Yuliya Yuliya from PixabayAfter thousands of year’s humans are still cultivating pomegranate trees for their exotic looks, delicious fruit, and pretty orange-red blooms.  A pomegranate tree can make a perfect addition to your garden or patio as it doesn’t take up much space and grows well in large pots. Learn all about pomegranates and how to use and grow them at home.

Mature Pride of India. Image by Bishnu Sarangi from PixabayMature Pride of India. Image by Bishnu Sarangi from PixabayThe pride of India is widely cultivated for its long flowering period in mid to late summer, its beautiful bark and attractive autumn foliage. 200 Years of garden cultivation has resulted in cultivars with widely varying characteristics, making this spectacular plant suitable for a wide range of landscaping needs. Varieties vary from tidy street trees or dense barrier hedges, to fast-growing dwarf types.

Loropetalum chinense. Picture by Megan Hansen from flickrLoropetalum chinense. Picture by Megan Hansen from flickrThe Chinese Fringe Flower is a charming shrub, and a relative newcomer to the gardening scene. Gardeners are embracing it for its winning combination of showy evergreen foliage and brightly coloured flowers.  Learn how to grow and care for it at home, and how to use it effectively in the garden.

The quince is a lovely garden ornamental

Friday, 17 January 2025 17:38

Quince Image by Hans from PixabayQuince Image by Hans from PixabayIf you wish to add edible trees to the landscape you can’t go wrong with a quince. It’s very ornamental, producing beautiful fragrant blossoms in a shade of pink or white in early spring, and the fruits slowly develop through summer and are ready to harvest in late autumn or early winter. Learn more about growing, caring for, and using Quinces below.

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