Cortaderia pumila pampas grass
Back in the 70s and 80s, Pampas grass was all the rage. A favourite position was to have it in the front lawn. If two or three years later you decided to remove it, you would have a helluva job … Continue reading →
Hebe Carol
Hebe Carol blooms all Summer long The new compact evergreen( Hebe Carol) is ideal for the small garden and looks good all year round . In our garden I was keen on getting a dwarf Hebe for the front garden, … Continue reading →
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Native to Japan, where it is known as Katsura. It’s hardy but may get set back in Spring when a late frost may cause the leaves to shrivel up. Fear not, recovery will be quick. In our garden … Continue reading →
Picea Pungens Gloria
The perfect dwarf conifer Picea Pungens Gloria My favourite plant in the garden is (Picea Pungens Gloria). Well, how often do I say that. However, this time it’s true, so just take a look at it. Plant profile We have … Continue reading →
Early to bloom Heleniums
Plant profile Making a big deal of two early to bloom Heleniums Helenium Waltraut It is many years since we had Heleniums in the garden. In fact, it was while we were in Aberdeen. I didn’t like them very much, … Continue reading →