Cloud Pruning The art of cloud pruning originated in Japan as a method of training trees and shrubs into shapes resembling clouds. This highly skilled technique creates beautifully manicured trees that burst with sculptured interest. Although cloud pruning is associated with Japanese style gardens, cloud pruned specimens can be a wonderful feature in any garden. Niwaki […]
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How to Choose an Olive Tree | Tips & Advice
How to choose an olive tree Are you looking for some help and inspiration on how to choose an olive tree? If so, the chances are you will have been doing a lot of research online. We know that buying olive trees can be confusing and working out which one is right for your environment can be […]
Problems with Olive Trees in Pots | The Solutions
Problems with olive trees in pots – the solutions! The olive tree is one the most loved trees we have, offering timeless elegance and charm. Olive trees in pots can make excellent space-saving addition to your home, patio, landscape or entrance of your house. They are growing rapidly in demand, however, there could be problems […]
Italianate garden |Italian Garden ideas
Italianate garden What is an Italianate garden? Traditionally they are highly manicured, evergreen gardens that boast fascinating shapes and textures. Generally, they create a more formal appearance without the addition of flowers. Italianate gardens are truly inspirational with an elegant feel, full of fresh and earthy scents. Keep reading to find out how you can create the […]
Chamaerops Humilis | Tropical Palm
How to care for your Chamaerops humilis Chamaerops humilis is a striking Mediterranean plant that helps to give your garden a warm, holiday feel. Often referred to as the European fan palm or the Mediterranean dwarf palm, it’scold-hardy and great for warmer and colder climates. This evergreen palm has all the charm you would expect to see from a continental, exotic species. It ranges from a dwarf, ground-hugging […]
