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  • Essential Tips for Gardening in June

    Planting for June June is a great time to plant container-grown trees and shrubs  that bring structure Compact shrubs and small trees  thrive in pots and bring instant impact to small spaces . Pair a feature tree or shrub with trailing plants or low-growing herbs for a layered look. Should I prune my shrubs and hedges in June? Yes, but with caution. June is suitable for light pruning of spring-flowering shrubs after they've bloomed.

  • Essential Tips for Gardening in August

    Allow them a few weeks to decompose before planting trees or shrubs in the same area. Dense, multi-purpose shrubs and trees offer essential hideaways and safe nesting spaces for birds and Prioritise Watering and Mulching Late summer heat can leave trees and shrubs under stress. It’s also an ideal month to add structural shrubs, prune flowering plants, and refresh containers for August is an excellent time to plant container-grown trees and shrubs , as the soil is still warm and

  • Screening Trees for Coastal Gardens UK | Salt-Tolerant Privacy Solutions

    Try These Compact Options: Elaeagnus x ebbingei  – Tough evergreen shrub-tree with fragrant flowers Griselinia Use shelterbelts  – Combine multiple rows (shrubs, trees, and grasses) to reduce wind speed gradually of mulch to retain moisture and stabilise roots, and consider planting a mixed windbreak using hardy shrubs

  • The Best Hedging for Coastal Areas

    Oleaster - An extremely hardy evergreen shrub, perfect for hedging in coastal sites. This highly sturdy evergreen shrub uniquely produces its flowers in autumn, with orange edible fruits This fast-growing shrub is tolerant of pollution, and due to its density, it creates a great screen,

  • Magnolia Trees UK | A Complete Guide to Choosing, Planting & Growing

    Diverse Growth Habits:  Choose from compact shrubs like Magnolia stellata or large evergreen trees such Magnolia x loebneri Height:  4–6 m, accurate for cultivars like 'Leonard Messel' Form:  Large shrub or Magnolia 'Susan' Height:  Typically 2.5–4 m Form:  Upright shrub Flowering:  Mid to late spring (often Magnolia 'Black Tulip' Height:  3–5 m (10–16 ft) Form:  Upright, small tree or large shrub Flowering: Here's a side-by-side view: Feature Soulangeana Stellata Size Medium to large tree Compact shrub Flowers

  • Choosing the right photinia hedge for your garden

    Photinia is a genus of shrubs and trees that are popular for their bright foliage and are often used It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters tall and wide, making it an excellent choice

  • Understanding the Rosaceae Family: Characteristics and Significance

    Rosaceae  is extremely diverse, including everything from ornamental garden  shrubs to fruit -bearing Characteristics of the Rosaceae   Family Most Rosaceae  plants are woody perennials —typically shrubs

  • Ornamental Trees for Wildlife Gardens

    Layering with Shrubs Underplant trees with native shrubs such as hawthorn (Crataegus) , dogwood (Cornus

  • National Gardening Week 2023

    Plant a tree or ornamental shrub A much-loved way of marking a commemorative occasion that will last Or how about a lovely specimen shrub that would make a wonderful commemorative plant? 2.

  • Screening Trees and Garden Design UK | How to Create Beautiful, Private Outdoor Spaces

    Try: Portuguese Laurel, Photinia , or Hornbeam in a straight line with underplanting of shrubs and perennials long-term : Plan for mature size, not just what looks good now Layer your planting : Combine trees, shrubs

  • Are Magnolia Trees Good for Wildlife & Pollinators?

    read more about the importance of tree structure in biodiversity on The Wildlife Trusts' trees and shrubs Combine with other trees and shrubs  for year-round shelter and forage.

  • Top Evergreen Hedging

    It can be maintained at a height of 3-5m or grown as a specimen shrub and is attractive to wildlife with Griselinia - The genus Griselinia consists of evergreen trees and shrubs native to New Zealand, Brazil

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