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The Bees Needs

In previous articles we’ve talked about the environmental influence that our indigenous bee population has – from flower pollination and, subsequently, propagation, to their agricultural applications – indeed they are one of the most critically needed insects that exist on earth today. But rather than give another tirade about their declining numbers, or the things […]

There’s a Bright Golden Haze on the Meadow…

Continuing with last week’s instalment on colour based foliage, this time we’re continuing with the gold tinted medallists of our gardens. That’s right – it’s time for the amber leaves of our locality to rear their gleaming heads. Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ Sharing its name with my second favourite bank robber, (it’s Dillinger for those wondering […]

The New School is Green

In recent news it has become a point of national pride that nearly half of Britain’s schools have not only actively encouraged their students to take an interest in horticulture, but that they have made a private space on their grounds a standard as much as the playground, or the assembly hall. This sociological brainchild […]

More than Just a Lawn

Grass – it’s one of the most common elements of any garden style, be it as a simple filler or part of a practical play space, or even an all-encompassing border to divide different plant types. The majority of gardeners will recognize its basic application – the lawn and, although this institution is fast being […]

Don’t Make a Folly of Foliage!

Well it was inevitable – we have run out of colour schemes for your gardens bloomers, so natural progression dictates we focus now on the foliage of a garden and how this can be tailored to suit your colour choices.  As with the floral side of planting, the hue of foliage is affected by the […]