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December’s plant of the month
December’s plant of the month is Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’. This is a great plant for achieving structure and colour in winter. Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ is a deciduous, upright-growing shrub with dark green leaves. It bears clusters of small white flowers in spring and early summer, followed by small white berries. It is most commonly grown for its brilliant crimson stems, which are at their best on sunny winter days. Plant
What to do in your garden in December
It’s December! Where has the year gone? There are still some jobs you can be doing in the garden in the depths of winter (snow allowing!):- Check your winter protection structures are secure; Check that greenhouse heaters are working ok; Prevent ponds and stand pipes from freezing; Prune open-grown apples and pears (but not those trained against walls); Prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding; Harvest leeks,
Drought tolerant perennial plants
Our top 5 drought tolerant perennials Drought tolerant plants are usually native to dry regions such as the Mediterranean. However they can still be grown in our cooler gardens. They have evolved to thrive in dry soils with little rainfall by developing characteristics such as thick fleshy leaves to store water or silver or grey-green leaves to reflect harsh sun rays. Some have also adapted by developing a coating of
Garden makeover costs
How to find a ballpark figure for your garden makeover When I visit clients for the first time, the inevitable question comes up ‘How much does a garden makeover cost?’ This is a difficult question to answer as each of our garden design projects are bespoke to the client’s requirements. BUT you should have a budget in mind at the outset when first talking to a garden designer. So how
Best of Houzz 2022 Customer Services Award
We are pleased to announce we have won a Best Of Houzz 2022 award for Customer Service – the second year in a row! This award is allocated by Houzz to service-oriented professionals as a sign of their commitment to excellence. Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design has a worldwide community of over 40 million homeowners, home design enthusiasts and professional suppliers like Gerbera Designs. Customer Service
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