Category: Words From The Wise

iving on the South Coast of England, it is not just the bucket and spade brigade that loves the warm
and temperate conditions. With more sunshine hours and generally less wind and rain than in
western and northern parts of the UK, many plants and trees including some less hardy specimens,
tend to thrive down here….

Screening Special A Guide to Creating Natural Privacy with Plants It’s the question we’re asked more than any other:“Do you sell screening plants?” Short answer — yes.Long answer — absolutely yes, and we love nothing more than jumping onto the nearest pot to explain how we do it better than anyone else. 1. Practical Considerations…

A fascinating article taken from Country Life Magazine – September 12, 1963. SUPERMARKETS FOR THE GARDENER – THE CANNED-PLANT NURSERY. A NURSERY GARDEN WHERE PLANTS ARE SOLD WITH THEIR ROOTS IN CANS.
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We coined the term ‘Blobbery’ many moons ago, but if you’re familiar with Japanese gardening, you might know them as ‘Karikomi’ – the art of shearing back plants into beautiful, sculpted forms. In this blog, we’re sharing our top 5 blobs for a perfect Blobbery, showcasing the versatility and charm of this unique style….

Sarah’s Acer Notes By Sarah Chandler The Acer House As of this week, they’re here, our new stock of Japanese Maples, those beloved small leaved and delicate trees that grace so many gardens with their green, purple or variegated summer leaves and blazing autumnal colours. There are lots and lots of trees of all shapes…

We all know how plant obsessed I am, but I am equally obsessed over the interior spaces I live and work in. We have curated a selection of the most beautiful homeware items from a range of talented UK makers….

Guy’s Advice for Tree Planting Recently, there has been lots written about failing government planting schemes. I see this often on my travels, roadside planting that is uncared for, dead trees and poorly managed sites. Lots of wasted money and time spent, all to hit government environmental quotas. What do we think? We have a…

Receiving a bonsai, whether as a gift or as a personal purchase, can bring about feelings of uncertainty regarding its care. However, maintaining the health of your bonsai does not have to be daunting. Below are Phil’s four essential guidelines to help you nurture your tree and prevent it from becoming brown and crispy….

POT HUNTING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE like A SEARCH FOR THE HOLY GRAIL Finding the right pot is key to any design… Formal gardens tend to incorporate matching pots with straight lines and simple details. Terracotta, although very adaptable, is usually associated with Mediterranean gardens. Some like to have a mixture of pot styles, keeping…

Ever bought a plant and then wandered around the garden looking for somewhere to plant it?…