The concept of biophilic design focuses on human’s innate attraction to nature and natural processes. As gardeners we can influence this connection by creating memorable landscapes that have strong natural elements.…
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This bamboo found it's way into our garden by tunnelling under the fence. Lines of the upright growing habit and the stunning yellow colour bring interest and impact. Making it…
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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…
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Flowering Cherry trees are a sign of spring in many places around the world. This Devon garden has many trees that will flower in the coming months reminding me of…
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Good tools make any job easier and in some cases an absolute pleasure like these traditional Japanese shears from Niwaki, check out their website, I promise you won't be disappointed!
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Japanese gardens and gardening demonstrate the most beautiful and intricate forms and uses of plants in the landscape. These can be inspirational in many ways, including 'cloud pruning' of Euonymous…
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Where better to look for inspiration for your water feature than to Japanese gardens. My time teaching in this magnificent country opened my eyes to the many possibilities that water…
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A little imagination and inspiration from different cultures can bring a plain and boring wall shrub to life. Applying the cloud pruning principles of Japanese Bonsai to the wall shrub…
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