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What is the first sign of spring?

For many people the first sign that spring is on the way is the sight of the first blossom on trees. Many wonder which tree it is that blossoms so early.

3rd Feb 2010

Shrub of the week Viburnum tinus

Viburnum tinus is a winter flowering evergreen shrub with white flowers, which will grow in most conditions, happily existing in poor soils and even shade.

29th Jan 2010

Tree of The Week CORYLUS COSFORD Filbert Hazel

Whether Hazel is a tree or a shrub is often up for debate, but one thing that is for certain is the usefulness and versatility.

22nd Jan 2010

Discovering Hedgerows

If you drive down any country lane in Britain you will normally be bounded on both sides by glorious native hedges. To the untrained eye these hedges can all look very similar but in actual fact a wide variety of plants are found in these hedges all offering something different.

18th Jan 2010

Tree of The Week PRUNUS SERRULA Tibetan Cherry

Most ornamental cherry trees are known for there wonderful flowers in the spring, but this fabulous tree is better know for having a vibrant glossy copper coloured bark all year round.

12th Jan 2010

Snow, Frost and Trees

As we are having a second year of very snowy and frosty weather I thought I would offer a little advice and information on how trees cope with this weather and anything we can do to help.

8th Jan 2010

Tree of The Week   Winter Flowering Pink Cherry

Plants that flower throughout the winter are far from common and trees that flower in the winter are even thinner on the ground. One exception to this rule is this winter flowering cherry.

4th Jan 2010

Tree of The Week Picea Abies / Norway Spruce

This is my first tree of the week and it seemed only fittng to use Picea abies, best known in Britain as the classic Christmas tree.

23rd Dec 2009

Trees for Small Gardens

One of the most common questions I get asked is "I only have a small garden, what tree would you suggest?"

17th Dec 2009