Designing with dwarf conifers
Available in a huge range of textures, shapes and colours, dwarf conifers are nothing short of striking and can make a big impact in any-sized garden.
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Conifers dropping needles
With conifers dropping needles in autumn, how to tell difference between needle drop (a natural process of renewal) and needle cast (a disease symptom).
Choosing conifer trees
Choosing conifer trees is a big deal. It’s no wonder new gardeners (and maybe not just new gardeners!) start to get nervous when making their choice.
Long-needled pines
When there’s a thin blanket of snow on the ground, I’m grateful for every conifer in my landscape, especially those with long soft needles.
Explaining needle cast
Lots of plants are falling down in the garden, or at least are on a deep slant (grasses, phlox, asters), so I’ve been cruising around, cutting back where possible and … Read more