Couples looking to be on-trend with their flower choices at their wedding could opt for the Nerium oleander plant. According to nuptials firm Creative Wedding Planning, purple is "very in fashion" in 2010. This includes dresses, table dressings and the all-important flower arrangements. Wedding...
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Friday, April 30th, 2010Cynara cardunculus plant gives borders a ‘theatrical touch’
Thursday, April 29th, 2010A Cynara cardunculus shrub will add a dramatic effect to any garden. This striking plant is known for its thistle-like leaves and silvery hue, according to the BBC Plant Finder site. Growing to a height of 240cm, this plant - also known as the Cardoon - could be used for filling spaces between...
Exotic plant growers ‘can attract bees with trees and shrubs’
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Gardening enthusiasts can create a buzzing green space by planting some exotic plants, if a project in Wales is anything to go by. Henllan, a village in Denbighshire, is hoping to attract more bees by planting trees and shrubs after being awarded £7,500 by the Welsh Assembly Government,...
Shrubs ‘flourish anywhere damp’
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Gardening enthusiasts planting shrubs should find a damp area of their yard. This is according to Countrylife contributor Mark Griffiths, who said these plants flourish anywhere they have access to water.For this reason, shrubs do not need to be put in the water margins of an outdoor space,...
Housing tenants ‘given help to trim trees and shrubs’
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Trees and shrubs around a housing estate in the Wear Valley will soon be in tip-top shape. This is because housing management firm Dale and Valley Homes has launched a scheme to help elderly and vulnerable people get their hands dirty, according to the Northern Echo. Helping Hands will aid...