Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
It’s still possible to create lots of colour and interest in your summer garden, even if you don’t want to use bedding or herbaceous plants. Summer plants, especially shrubs, create structure and shape to your garden and are a haven for wildlife. Summer flowering shrubs are easy to grow and require little maintenance, which is…Read More
Arundel Arboretum has been an established business for over 40 years. For the past 20 years, it has been an independent, family run business. Our garden centre is nestled within the South Downs National Park, just on the outskirts of Arundel, West Sussex. The majority of our client base comes from recommendation, which we believe…Read More
If you have limited space in your garden, with some careful planning, you can still create an attractive area to enjoy all year round. There are many styles of garden that look beautiful in smaller spaces, here are some of our favourites for you to consider: A Classic Garden This style of garden will give…Read More
Do you know anyone getting married this year or holding a special event? If the answer is yes, have they considered the hiring of trees and shrubs to decorate a church, marquee or another venue? We are finding that the hiring of our trees and shrubs for events, particularly weddings, is becoming more and more…Read More
The foliage on our Japanese maples has come out spectacularly and the Japanese maple area of the nursery is looking stunning! In previous blogs, we have concentrated on Buying and Caring for Japanese Maples and how to Create a Japanese garden with ease. Both of these blogs will give you lots of information on how…Read More
There has been talk recently of concerns of lack of rain during the winter months. Whilst this is something all gardeners need to consider for the future, it is particularly true in the case of the south of England. Climate change presents us with many challenges, one of which is our green space, ensuring our…Read More
Having a south-facing garden will inevitably mean more watering, but a garden like this is an ideal location for a variety of plants. A south-facing garden will have a lot of exposure to sunlight and therefore have a higher demand for water than a shady area. When planning your planting, it is important to bear…Read More
The spring blossom on the trees here at Arundel Arboretum continues to look amazing. Shades of delicate pink and white are a blaze along our Malus (crab apple) and Prunus (ornamental cherry) lines. The display of blossom may be short-lived, but choosing the right tree for your garden, whatever the size, can bring a whole…Read More
We are now officially into spring, which probably explains all the wind and rain! We are continuing to see changes daily as more plants are blossoming. The Prunus Pandora look particularly good at the moment and the buds on the magnolias are bursting into life. Overall, the nursery looks stunning – so many colours and…Read More
Now that we are in March, we can at last feel that winter is (hopefully!) behind us and we can look forward to lighter evenings, warmer days and the burst of fantastic spring blossom. It can make us feel so good to be out in the fresh air, enjoying all that nature and our gardens…Read More
