Heuchera, otherwise known as Coral Bells, produces large sprays of bell-shaped flowers that run lengthwise up their tall stems. They are well regarded for these flowers but more so the foliage, adding a lot of beauty and colour to any garden, sometimes all year round in milder areas. There are many varieties out there that offer an array of leaf and flower colours, so you can plant them throughout your garden to create a stunning…
Spiraea bushes are beautiful upright shrubs that grow in a mound and have graceful, overhanging branches where you will find the beautiful clusters of small white flowers that literally take over the entire branch. These large shrubs can reach between 1 and 2 metres tall once fully established. Very easy to care for, they not only bring you stunning flowers for which they are well known but deep, blue-green leaves that remain stunning in their…
Spiraea bushes grow in upright mounds from which overhanging branches grace any garden with an array of small clusters of flowers, commonly white but sometimes other colours depending on the variety come spring, and blue-green leaves the rest of the summer. These shrubs are a showpiece in themselves for nothing but the floral displays they create, which are made even more appealing thanks to their large size. In fact, mature plants can reach just shy…
Spiraea, sometimes called Bridal Wreath, are stunning deciduous shrubs, full of blooms that grace the overhanging branches in small clusters of white flowers that smother the branches. The mounded growth can get quite tall, upwards of 1-2 metres with blue-green leaves that remain visually appealing throughout the summer, long after the late spring flowers have finished. The issue with such plants, while stunning, is that they can (at times) stop producing flowers. In fact, otherwise…
Magnolias are stunning trees to have in your garden. Most people admire their glossy foliage and fragrant flowers that come in an array of colours, from white to purple and pink as well, and even yellow. The best part is if you have a successfully growing Magnolia you can reap the benefit of adding more Magnolias by propagating and growing more plants from cuttings. When should you take a cutting from a Magnolia? The best…
Magnolias are stunning deciduous and evergreen trees that are representative of an ancient species of trees, so the dramatic flowers and fragrant blooms have been appreciated throughout the centuries. Today they remain well known for the large and leathery leaves as well as their beautiful flowers, although sometimes those leaves start to drop and if you have put a lot of effort into maintaining your Magnolia it might be cause for concern. So why has…
Magnolias are stunning trees well known for their richly fragrant flowers, large leathery leaves, and the otherwise glossy, evergreen foliage that makes them coveted among gardeners. You can find deciduous, semi-deciduous and evergreen varieties, all with varying sizes and overall shapes that are easily controlled with basic pruning. However, things can go awry and you may start noticing that something is eating the leaves off your tree. What eats the leaves on Magnolia trees? There…
If you have a climbing Hydrangea that you love, why not take the opportunity to grow more of them? One of the most rewarding aspects of successfully cultivating flowers and plants in your garden is that you can propagate additional plants from them and literally multiply what you have, plus you can have lots of fun doing it too. If you have a climbing Hydrangea you can take a cutting and create a totally new…
Hydrangeas are very popular for the large pom pom shaped flowers and the collection of colours they provide you with, however, on occasions, you may find that the leaves are turning yellow and this can be frustrating if you don’t understand the cause. There are plenty of reasons why leaves might turn yellow, but rest assured, there are also plenty of solutions. Natural Yellow Colouring In some cases, the leaves naturally turn yellow. There are…
If you are growing a Hydrangea, aside from the climbing varieties, you will find that they are moderately slow growers. However, they will still need help from time to time, especially if they are younger. Regular Varieties If your Hydrangea is starting to reach the point where it’s flopping over, you might need to give it some support while it is continuing to grow. Almost all of the big leaf and panicle varieties get significantly…
