Arum Lily Zantedeschia Aethiopica Opened the blinds at 7 am and was faced with the site of an enormous Heron eyeing up the goldfish. A satisfying meal, for the dare I say elegant looking creature was never in question considering the … Continue reading →
Bamboo Phyllostachys Nigra We have several Bamboos in the garden, some tend to be invasive and not entirely as ornamental in appearance as we may wish. One which grows very well in the Aberdeen area and will not disappoint is … Continue reading →
Spiraea Arguta Of all the Spiraea’s, (Arguta, also known as The Bridal Wreath) has to be the most spectacular of them all. The arching branches of this deciduous shrub are smothered in beautiful white flowers in May. Fully hardy and untroubled … Continue reading →
Carex Oshimensis Evergold When planning an annual Summer bedding display, consider the choice of the edging plants carefully. It seems to me the old fashioned Allysum and Lobelia is a very hard combination to beat. Even the uninspired scheme can … Continue reading →
Kalmia Latifolia Looking for an evergreen shrub fully hardy yet just that little bit more unusual, then check out Kalmia Latifolia. A dense bushy shrub with oval lance-shaped glossy dark green leaves, new leaves are an interesting pink/bronze shade, flowers of pink/red … Continue reading →