Landscape Plants
A guide to species and cultivars of popular or useful plants for landscaping or use in public green spaces, with tips on how to use them.
Rowan and whitebeam (Sorbus) — kaleidoscopic colours
Regularly overlooked in favour of the more flamboyant flowering cherries and crab apples, rowans and whitebeams should be given much greater consideration when choosing a tree for the garden.
Native trees and shrubs - part five
Natives can add high ornamental and wildlife value in parks, urban gardens and rural estates, writes Sally Drury.
Native trees and shrubs - part four
Knowing your native Sambucus and Sorbus can help to unlock a variety of potential income opportunities, Sally Drury explains.
Hawthorn (Crataegus) — fragrant flowers and tasty haws
One of the great joys of May is coming across our native hawthorn Crataegus monogyna (below), bedecked in her frothy, fragrant flowers.
Native trees and shrubs – part two
Continuing our series of articles covering British native trees and shrubs, Sally Drury turns the spotlight on oaks and roses.
Native trees and shrubs – part one
In the first part of a special round-up, Sally Drury details native trees and shrubs that can attract grants and potential income.
Acer
These trees and shrubs grow to a range of different heights and produce distinctive foliage in many colours, Sally Drury finds.
Tsuga
From bonsai, rock garden and ground cover to dense hedges and extremely elegant trees up to 50m tall, the small genus of Tsuga may only have 10 species of evergreen conifers but it has variety and versatility.
Vaccinium
Pretty flowers, shiny leaves and delicious berries make this an appealing choice for garden designers, writes Sally Drury.
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