Hebes are evergreen shrubs that do quite well in the UK given their hardiness, their low maintenance requirements because they require minimal pruning. They prefer being in full sun all year round but can tolerate semi-shade if that is all you have, just note that in semi-shaded areas they might not flower as prolifically as they would in a full sun position. They’re very flexible in that you can grow them in the ground and…
Phormiums are very strong plants, perfect for windswept gardens and coastal areas. These are no tender houseplants and they can easily tolerate -5°C easily, even -10°C if you take some precautionary measures, such as putting a good layer of mulch around the base of plants in winter. Many people in the UK learned this the hard way in 2013 when a very cold winter killed many Phormiums in gardens throughout the UK and Ireland, however,…
It’s the time in your life to buy a petrol chainsaw – and you’re excited. Maybe you’ve decided that the old trees in the corner of your garden really need to go. Maybe you just want a decent chainsaw for logging, this is actually what I mainly use my chainsaw for these days. You’re now ready to invest in the ultimate chainsaw, the truth is, if you want power and speed, a petrol chainsaw is…
