Lavender often looks untidy by early spring. The base becomes woody and bare, the upper shoots uneven and partially lignified.
There is a particular kind of morning in early spring — the sort when the borders are still half-asleep, the
Ornamental grasses provide structure and winter interest long after other perennials have retreated. Their dry stems and seed heads catch
In late February and early March, when the garden itself barely seems awake, hellebores suddenly appear in garden centers in
While the garden is only just waking up, certain ornamental shrubs are already in full bloom. Early-season flowering is not
In February, it is almost impossible to resist the scent of hyacinths, the nodding heads of daffodils, the bright crocuses,
By February, every gardener feels the itch to act. The pruning shears fit perfectly in hand, overwintered plants look suspiciously
On February 14, millions of roses change hands while in most gardens the soil is still frozen. Shop windows are
Few evergreen shrubs divide opinion as much as cherry laurel. Some consider it the most reliable hedging plant, others see
Some trees grow fast, provide quick shade and quietly fade into the background. Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’) does