Making cuts or pruning is all about timing. Don’t cut too early or you will loose the benefits of the amazing stem colour in the low late winter sun. The…
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The balance between planting design and management of the longterm scheme is extremely important to project success. Will a scheme be maintained in its original state or encouraged to develop…
Planting design should complement existing site features and character of a garden. Planting must also work well with any new materials. This latest planting design project near Sidmouth in East…
Fruit tree pruning carried out in early winter to encourage production of fruiting spurs on this Damson begins to show results. Removing older growth also opens up the canopy to…
Japanese gardens have long been a source of wonder and enchantment. Time spent teaching at a horticultural academy in Japan in the winter of 2006 changed not only the way…
Overseeing a garden taking shape and evolving is a rewarding process. Managing plants and gardens is a process involving understanding of plant growth, environmental conditions and human requirements. From initial…
Pruning of this Japanese Acer last year has opened the canopy and initiated a new fresh flush of foliage. The traditional methods of Niwaki (garden tree in Japanese) have been…
Getting the best from your plants All plants have their special characters, these can be best displayed and emphasised by careful management and specialist pruning. These plants can be free…
Never be afraid to be drastic in the garden. Often the most attractive feature of a plant can be hidden away under the curtain of foliage. Plants like this amazing…
I opened up the lower canopy on this silver birch last year to expose the true majesty of this beautiful mature specimen. Getting light in also allows more plant diversity…
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