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Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning...

Dividing Snowdrops: A Step-by-Step...

Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are a cherished sight in late winter, heralding the arrival...

Force Rhubarb: A Gardener’s...

Forcing rhubarb is a traditional gardening technique that produces tender, sweet stalks, perfect...
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How to grow Abutilon megapotamicum

Abutilon megapotamicum (Trailing Abutilon) Botanical Name: Abutilon megapotamicumCommon Name: Trailing Abutilon, Flowering MapleFamily: MalvaceaePlant Type: Semi-evergreen shrub / trailing perennial Description Abutilon megapotamicum is a striking...

Dahlia Fact Sheet

🌺 Dahlia Fact Sheet Botanical name: Dahlia spp.Family: Asteraceae (same as sunflowers, daisies, zinnias)Origin: Native to Mexico and Central America. First introduced to Europe in...

Forsythia Grow Guide

Forsythia Grow Guide Forsythia is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub known for its bright yellow flowers that signal the arrival of spring. It is an easy-to-grow...

Magnolia Grow Guide

Magnolia Grow Guide Magnolias are iconic flowering trees and shrubs known for their large, showy blooms and often fragrant flowers. They thrive in a variety...

Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’

Common Name: Black Cherry PlumBotanical Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'Family: RosaceaeHardiness Zone: RHS H5 (Hardy in most of the UK), USDA Zone 4-9Origin: Cultivar of...

Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)

Local Gardener Grow Guide: Common Name: LaurustinusFamily: AdoxaceaeType: Evergreen shrubHeight: 2-4 meters (6-13 feet)Spread: 2-3 meters (6-10 feet)Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, tolerating...

Syringa (Lilac)

Plant Grow Guide: Syringa (Lilac) Taxonomy Scientific Name: Syringa spp. Family: Oleaceae Common Names: Lilac Origin Native Range: Southeastern Europe to eastern Asia. Plant Type Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree Position Light: Full...

How to Grow Chaenomeles

Chaenomeles, commonly known as flowering quince, is a stunning addition to UK gardens, renowned for its early blooms and decorative fruits. These hardy shrubs...

December-Flowering Camellias: Winter’s Brightest Blooms

Camellias are a quintessential feature of UK gardens, celebrated for their elegant blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and adaptability to a variety of garden styles....

Sedum spectabile: The Resilient Star of the Late-Summer Garden

Scientific Update: A New Name for an Old FavoriteSedum spectabile, a beloved perennial for gardeners, now falls under the genus Hylotelephium. Its updated botanical...

How to Grow Perennial Geraniums: Planting, Care, and Top Varieties

Perennial geraniums, or true geraniums (Geranium spp.), are hardy, long-lasting plants that bring color, structure, and texture to any garden. Known for their low-growing...

How to Grow Echinacea (Coneflower): A Complete Guide

Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, is a resilient and attractive perennial native to North America. With its daisy-like flowers and distinctive cone-shaped centers, Echinacea...

How to Grow Heleniums (Sneezeweed): A Complete Guide

Heleniums, commonly known as Sneezeweed, are vibrant, daisy-like perennials that bring bold late-season color to gardens. Known for their fiery hues of yellow, orange,...
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