Archive for the Tag 'spring'

Winter Scent – Viburnum bodnantense Dawn

One of the best things about this time of the year is that plants with scent and flowers stand out because you’re just not expecting them.  Viburnum bodnantense ‘Dawn’ is one such plant. Easy to grow and maintain it will get up to 8 -10 foot as a multi stemmed shrub or can be kept [...]

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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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Book Review – The Plantfinder’s Guide to Early Bulbs

It’s at this time of year that you long for some flowers in the garden.  As spring approaches everyone looks for the first snowdrop or crocus, followed by the daffodils – especially here in Wales. We love bulbs and try to plant some with every project – they’re great value for money and low maintenance. [...]

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