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We look at some of the best low maintenance shrubs that require minimal care including evergreen and deciduous shrubs if all kinds.

General gardening topics

Top 10 low maintenance shrubs that require minimal care

Buxus is perfect for using as topiary plants as well as small hedging. Learn how to plant and grow Buxus from choosing the right position to general care.

How to plant and grow Buxus topiary and hedges

By John Moore

If you are looking to grow Buxus topiaries and hedges, you have a variety of options at your disposal. Picking…

In this guide, we look at how and when to prune bay trees also known as Laurus nobilis. Plants can be trimmed in late spring to early summer.

How and when to prune bay trees (Laurus nobilis)

By John Moore

The Laurus nobilis plants are commonly known as bay trees and are popular with keen cooks. They can be easily…

In this guide, we discuss common buxus problems which include the dreaded box blight but we also look at Volutella blight, box rust and other problems that affect box plants.

General gardening topics

Buxus problems – Box Blight and other diseases

In this guide, we discuss how to plant a new Buxus hedge from choosing between bare root and potted box plamts and even instant hedges. Learn how to plant now

How to plant a Buxus hedge with pot grown or bare rooted plants

By John Moore

If you decide to purchase Buxus plants, you will be pleased to know that you can plant them directly in…

Young Buxus should be trimmed by around a third when young between May and August but established plants are best trimmed around August to avoid Buxus blight

When and how to prune/trim Buxus

By John Moore

Buxus plants, often referred to as Box plants, are evergreen and will remain green in colour throughout the year. Whether…

In this guide, we look at how to grow quince trees from planting, general care, pruning and treating common diseases and more. Read this professional guide now.

Fruit growing

How to grow Quince trees which are a great addition to your fruit tree collection

Learn how to plant and grow Aquilegias commonly known as columbine and learn everything from planting to propagation and more.

How to plant and grow Aquilegias (Columbine)

By John Moore

This is an elegant flower and the good news is they are quite easy to grow, so nearly anyone can…

In this guide, we look at how and when to prune quince trees to get the most out of them. They need very little pruning, this can be done when they are dormant.

How and when to prune quince trees

By John Moore

If you are growing quince trees, it’s important that you prune these trees regularly. The trees tend to look after…

In this guide, we explain how and when to divide Japanese anemones to get the most out of them. This should be done in spring and only every 5-10 years.

General gardening topics

How and when to divide Japanese Anemones