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Forsythia Grow Guide
Forsythia Grow GuideForsythia 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 GuideMagnolias 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)TaxonomyScientific Name: Syringa spp.Family: OleaceaeCommon Names: LilacOriginNative Range: Southeastern Europe to eastern Asia.Plant TypeType: Deciduous shrub or small treePositionLight: 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...
