Euphorbias make a wonderful addition to any garden, not only because of their flowers but thanks to their colourful bracts of foliage that take on a very unique shape. However, there are three different types that you can grow in your garden. Each of which requires different levels of pruning, some are evergreen and just need the flowers cut back, whereas others (which consist of many perennial varieties) need pruning to ground level in autumn.…
Euphorbia comprises a large genus of plants inside of which there are over 2,000 species, meaning there is literally an endless choice of varieties. Of these, around 1200 are succulent species that provide some of the most remarkable shapes and look very similar to cacti. They are cultivated because of the range of foliage in architectural shapes they have but only a few are known for the flowers they produce. Those that do produce flowers…
Have you ever wondered how to paint your two-storey ceiling when the extension on your paint pole isn’t long enough? Or how to reach the tallest branches of the tree you want to trim when there’s nowhere to prop a ladder? Welcome to the world of scaffold towers. Scaffold towers come into play when you don’t need (or can’t afford) fully-fledged scaffolding, when a ladder just can’t do the job or you want a tall…
Hellebore plants, commonly referred to as the Christmas rose are known for producing a great deal of colour and attractive foliage, as well as providing winter interest with flowers often appearing above the snow-covered ground. That’s how hardy they are. There are many types of Hellebores out there that provide a range of colour options for the flowers including purples, pinks, yellows, and white. Some even have decorative markings on the inside of the flowers. Some…
Hellebores, commonly known as the Christmas Rose, produce a wonderful display of flowers and are perfect for providing winter interest when the availability of winter flowering plants is somewhat limited. They’re a great source of food for any pollinating insects at the beginning of spring, especially bees which need all the help they can get, and they are also popular because of the attractive evergreen foliage. This foliage is also, depending on the variety, sometimes…
