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Shade loving plant – Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’

One of our favourite plants for difficult shady spots is Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’.  It works particularly well at the base of hedges or trees where the foliage really stands out.  Grown for its foliage that appears in the early spring and stays until the winter sets in.  In the spring dainty blue forget-me-not type [...]

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New Design – High Terrace Garden

Another new design added to the website.  This one is a Newport garden that was originally two levels, unfortunately the upper level was over 3 metres higher than the patio.  The design maximised the upper level creating over 100 square metres of level lawn.  The lower patio design featured a sweeping set of steps and [...]

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Spring Favourite – Dicentra spectabilis – Bleeding Heart

One of our favourite spring perennials is Dicentra spectabilis commonly known as Bleeding Heart.  It thrives in a semi shady spot but can thrive in full sun as long as the soil stays moist.  It can work well either front or mid border.  The unusual flowers stand out in the garden and stay around during [...]

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New Design – Knot Garden with Holly Standards

We’re finally getting around to adding some more recent designs to our gallery.  Here’s a knot garden that we put in for a client last year along the front of their contemporary house in Cardiff.  We’re pleased how it is establishing. Knot Gardens are great as they are low maintenance (trim once or twice a [...]

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Spring Specimen – Magnolia stellata

Slow growing and gorgeous the Magnolia stellata is a perfect specimen for a small garden.  The beautiful white flowers appear in early spring before the bright green leaves.  If you get close, you’ll be able to catch it’s scent. Contrast it against a dark evergreen background either in a border or a large container.  It [...]

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