Winter Colour: Colourful stems

Winter Colour: Colourful stems

Now that deciduous trees and shrubs have lost their leaves, with only the bare bones left there are many shrubs with vibrant stems that can light up a garden or provide focal points at this time of year. The dogwood (Cornus) family in particular has colourful stems...
Autumn Colour: Leaves

Autumn Colour: Leaves

There are some amazing foliage colours lighting up the landscape at this time of year, as the leaves turn from green to yellows, glowing oranges and vibrant reds. These are due to both the temperature and daylight hours reducing, which in turn stops plants producing...
Design Trends: Chartreuse

Design Trends: Chartreuse

Chartreuse or zingy acid green is a key trend for interiors this year and is also a colour I love in the garden. Even on the greyest day it adds a little splash of sunshine to any outside space, whether lighting up a shaded area of the garden or in an open border. It...