Shrubs that have All Year Round Interest

Nandina domestics 'Obsessed'

There are some amazing plants out there that are interesting all year round. I don't think there is anything that actually flowers all year but there are some wonderful evergreen foliages, colurful bark and flushes of berries. Here is a quick flash of some of the largely evergreen plants we recomend, it's a useful list.

Planning Garden Structure

Considerations when Planning Garden Structure

When we talk about permanent structure in the garden we are looking at what has an impact in every season. Colour, shape, height contrast.

Plants For Autumn Colour

Autumn is just around the corner. The leaves are beginning to turn, the berries look plump and burdensome, but the true theatrical flush of gorgeous colours and crisp falling leaves will probably occur early to mid October.

How to Plant Hardy Containers for All Year Round Interest

Why not pot up some herbs, hardy evergreens and enjoy climbers in pots supported by beautiful obelisks.  
Bring your own pot to one of our hardy plant workshops and learn how to plant them up!

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 These terracotta bowls made by Yorkshire Flower Pots look great planted for Autumn/Winter and Spring /Summer interest. We have used small evergreen shrubs, grasses, ferns herbs violas, perennials and bulbs. In the  Autumn/Winter when the bedding is finished we dedicate a poly tunnel to container plants, so it is easy to find an interesting mix. Many of these are small evergreens with interesting foliage because foliage can be just as attractive and colourful as flowers and more dependable.

Reorganizing and Replanting Snow Damaged Borders

Reorganizing and Replanting Snow Damaged Borders

Most of us have lost a few shrubs and perennials to the cold weather. Unfortunately when the freezing temperatures have damaged the roots it may not be completely apparent what has been affected until the weather warms up and the plants try to grow. I’ve lost my Ceanothus that I had enjoyed for years, Rosemary and Lavender. Luckily it’spring and that means it is time to plant some new interest and reorganise a few shrubs which are perhaps not positioned in the best place.

Top Spring Shrubs Trees And Perennials for Colour Now

These are just some of my favourite flowers that provide spring interest.
So much is bursting into flower after the cold spell and some thing are a little late

Malus blossom (Crab Apple Tree)

A lot of the cherry trees and Amalanchia 's blossom are just opening and the Malus are not yet out, this time last year they were.