Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
It is coming into the time of year for many beautiful flowering cherry trees (Prunus) to add a delightful, delicate focus to your garden. They are very versatile trees offering fresh spring colour when they are in full bloom. Many consider that the flowering cherry tree offers the most attractive blossom of all trees. Most…Read More
Despite the Olive (Olea europaea) being a Mediterranean tree by nature, being associated with warm and sunny weather, they can be grown very successfully in the U.K. The Olive is a very adaptable and hardy plant, and with the right care, your Olive tree will thrive and provide a focal point for your garden or…Read More
Purchasing a tree for your garden is an investment and there are many practical considerations to take into account, especially if your purchase is a small tree for a small garden. Some of the important factors to consider are: Height and Spread – this is probably the most important factor to consider. Books will often…Read More
Large plants save so much time in waiting for plants to grow, giving the garden the look of maturity straight away. Today, many of our clients do not want to wait for their garden to grow – and indeed some people will have moved house and started a new garden before their existing one has…Read More
One of our customers’ concerns is often screenage. This can be achieved using a variety of trees and shrubs, either by planting a few specimen plants as a distraction to soften the outlook or by planting an evergreen hedge for screenage if there is a large area to cover. In a previous blog, we talked…Read More
There are many things to consider when buying a garden tree. Here are a few points that you may wish to consider: Would you like an ornamental garden tree to create structure and interest to your garden or would you like a productive tree e.g. a fruit tree? Does your tree need to provide a…Read More
Some varieties of trees and evergreens are available to purchase as a rootballed specimen during the winter months. Depending upon the weather conditions being conducive for lifting, this is usually between November and March. The tree or shrub is lifted from the ground with the soil and root system intact. Once the tree or…Read More
If you are struggling to find that special someone a gift then why not look at something that will last, flourish and grow, like a mature plant for their garden. They make an unusual and thoughtful gift and are something that your relative or friend can plant in their garden and enjoy throughout the whole…Read More
Over the last two weeks fruit trees seem to be the trees to purchase here at the Arboretum. They prove popular not just because they produce fruit for gardeners to harvest and eat, but because they offer structure and interest to a garden and they invite wildlife too. Insect life can be a nuisance as…Read More
The start of November has been so mild. Our Japanese Maples have been stunning, with the richness of their autumn colours. This autumn has been so colourful here at the deciduous and evergreen tree nursery with Liquidambar, Amelanchier, Parrotias and Sorbuses showing the best colours, an ideal choice for any gardener wanting to show a…Read More
