You’ve just got your hands on an avocado tree. It’s still a baby and just like a baby, it doesn’t like being left out in the cold, wind or sun. It’s been in a nice cozy spot inside a hothouse or greenhouse, where it has been protected from the winter and summer extreme temps. Protecting […]
Chances are, the reason you’re reading this article is because you’ve got some plants to get in the ground. So here’s our quick answer – yes, it is ok to plant right now, what ever time of year it may be. You see, we’re opportunistic around here and know that ‘when you’ve got the time’ is […]
We’ve got some beauties growing away in our hothouses right now. Here’s a small selection of what’s looking good and what’s coming. These are a little bit different if you’re wanting something else that no one has. Asplenium antiquum Victoria Really charming plant. Will grow beautifully indoors or outside in the garden. Gorgeous, ruffled […]
Narrow Down your choices Hedges are used in the garden mainly to form a backdrop, hide a fence or be the fence, and are a great way to add borders. So which plant to use and how many will you need you ask? Well, it depends on how you want your hedge to behave. Are […]
Help! We need some very quick growing trees to plant around our fenceline for privacy – We’ve just moved into our new home and everything is bare – our neighbours are constantly watching us from over the fence? What do you suggest?? This is one of our most common requests – You are looking for […]
Cool Your Home with Trees Is your street hot? Are you living in an area that is suffering from the Urban Heat Island Effect and craving some shade? Don’t just put up a patio or shade sails, plant more trees! The best trees for shade to cool down your home are those massive trees planted […]