Cycas Revoluta – The Cycas Revoluta is also commonly known as the Sago palm, it’s a perennial evergreen with beautiful blue and green foliage. Often, the Cycas revoluta is thought of as a palm tree where in fact is it’s a Cycas. The Cycas plant is a species in the family Cycadaceae, native to southern […]
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How to Plant an Olive Tree in The Garden | Blog…
How to plant an olive tree in the garden. Here, we take a look at how to plant an olive tree in the garden and how to keep it not just surviving but thriving! Although Olive trees are derived from the Mediterranean it doesn’t mean they can’t thrive perfectly well in the UK. But in […]
Indoor Olive Tree | Blog….
How do you look after an indoor olive tree? Houseplants have boomed in popularity and the indoor olive tree is no exception. There are probably a lot of people who have been caring for their olive tree indoors for years. However, with the latest houseplant craze, we are taking more notice of indoor plants and […]
What is Espalier? Blog.
The practice of training plants dates back to the Romans and Egyptians, but it was the Europeans—specifically the French—who influenced and perfected the techniques we see today. Certainly the term ‘Espalier’ is borrowed from the French meaning ‘something to rest the shoulder against’. What is Espalier? Examples of espalier can be found in parks and […]
Mediterranean Garden- A how to blog
How to create a Mediterranean Garden. Taking inspiration from sunnier climates will always be popular here in the UK, but what makes a Mediterranean Garden? Often, we take inspiration from their effortlessly beautiful landscapes and impressive garden design with impeccable planting. However, it’s not as difficult as it might seem to recreate the essence of […]