Pleached hornbeam refers to deciduous hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) trained into a flat, 2-dimensional wall of greenery. Rows of pleached hornbeam are most often used as a structural element in...

Chervil is an annual culinary herb with a subtle flavour reminiscent of parsley and tarragon. It is perhaps best known for its inclusion in the classic "fines herbes" blend in French cuisine. While...

Blue Moon Wisteria is a cultivar of Kentucky wisteria, native to the USA. This long-lived flowering vine loves the sunshine and can bloom several times during the spring and summer. Blue Moon...

My solar bird bath fountain turned out to be a surprise favourite feature in the garden. This self-contained little cordless unit turns a regular bird bath into a pretty, flowing fountain. It was...

Growing blue delphinium is on nearly every garden bucket list at one point or another. The towering spires of flowers in rich true blue, cheerful bright blue, and soft sky blue are a rare (and much...

"Dinner Plate" Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a cold-hardy, herbaceous, flowering perennial plant grown for its huge, show-stopping blooms. Fresh leafy shoots sprout from the ground in late...