Lavender is a very fragrant herb that produces beautiful purple flowers and attracts bees and butterflies like crazy. If you already have Lavender in your garden, be it in the ground or in a pot, you might want to propagate more plants from your existing plant. Most gardeners do that by way of taking cuttings but you can achieve equal success by growing them from seed, it just takes a little more time and patience.…

Never prune a conifer unless you really need to and only lightly trim into new foliage Pruning your conifers incorrectly cannot only damage the appearance of the plant but the health of the tree. To that end, you need to understand how to properly prune and when to prune. Conifers fall into one of two categories, the first of which is called Whorl-Branched and the second is called Non-Whorled or Random Branched. This may seem…

When you are planting conifers in your garden it is, of course, important to make sure you know the best time of year to plant conifers so that they can get as successful a start as possible. You can actually plant them in a container in your garden at any time of year (if needed) with spring probably being the best time. Conifers with a rootball that have been lifted from the ground can be…

Those with smaller gardens can still benefit from the verdant growth of conifers by selecting slow growing dwarf conifers. Small conifers offer the same variety as traditional plants but in a dwarf option that is perfect for small gardens, rockeries and containers. They can also make a great choice for using as a groundcover. Below are 10 of our top recommended dwarf conifers for smaller gardens. 1. Juniperus ‘Old Gold’ One of the more popular…

Conifers are a wonderful option for a close-growing hedge that offers natural privacy, protection against the wind and a beautiful backdrop to your garden. Conifer shrubs and trees can be found in two varieties, the first of which is a container-grown conifer and the second of which is called rootball conifers. The rootball conifers are grown in the ground before being lifted and sacking is placed around the rootball to hold the root system together.…

Conifers are plants that have stems and trunks covered in bark with woody stems. Many are fast-growing but you can also get some dwarf varieties that will grow just a few centimetres per year and make excellent container plants and low-growing groundcover plants. There are plenty of small shrubs and vines that are included in the category of woody stems and conifers are one perfect example. Caring for conifers requires some of the same elements…

Conifers are great plants to have and one of the best ways to grow them is from a cutting. They do take a while to root, as long as 12 months so a little patience is needed, however, they are usually successful and it’s ideal for beginners. You can take cuttings and root those cuttings at the end of summer or autumn. We find that August is a pretty good time as you need to…

Conifers can make a lovely addition to your home and what’s more, they can be used quite effectively as hedging. Given the different varieties available, you can choose to create something such as a shorter, smaller privacy screen that serves to divide different sections of your garden into individual components. You can also opt to grow them as a hedge along the perimeter which is particularly effective when it comes to creating privacy and blocking…

Many gardens are designed to provide a unique accent and with some careful planning, you can specifically choose tall purple flowers to fill your garden so that you can enjoy several shades of purple complimented by vibrant green foliage. Below you will find our favourite plants with purple flowers. 1. Verbena bonariensis This perennial offers rose violet and lavender blooms between June and the first frosts. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade…