Judith Adam
Dwarf conifers in winter gardens
Now is the time to consider the winter garden, and my hope is that you have some dwarf conifers to give character and substance in this cold season.
Winterizing woody plants
Winterizing woody plants is necessary to prevent winter damage, or worse, outright death from cold. It’s useful to remember what wrapping is meant to do — block wind from fully impacting on the wrapped plant.
Colourful oakleaf hydrangeas worth the risk
Oakleaf hydrangeas have interesting foliage, quite like enlarged oak leaves in shape, and with a thick texture. What’s more, when grown in half-day sun or more, the leaves take on a palette of rose to burgundy hues in the autumn, holding onto the shrub for several weeks as the colours deepen.
Garden design: glory is in the details
Intelligent garden design is often executed in small and personal details, with plants that blend into comfortable landscapes and show the gardener’s skill and attention.
Periwinkle: too much of a good thing
There’s a roiling ocean of broadleaf evergreen periwinkle in the front garden, benefiting from good light and frequent irrigation.
