Most trees and shrubs are sold in pots as container-grown (good) or as containerized plants (bad). Container-grown plants will have been grown in the container in which they are sold, so will have a healthy rootball holding the compost together. Containerized plants, on the other hand, will have been grown bare rooted and transferred to [...]
Most trees above 4-5 feet should be supported with a stake to prevent windrock. A short stake tied at a height of 24 inches will allow the tree to move in the wind while the root is held steady. This movement will thicken the tree trunk, so that after a short time it will be [...]
Shrubs are something that really helps in brightening up your garden. A touch of color gets added up with relatively easier maintenance as well. Having the right types of shrubs really matters to experience the distinguished positive differences in your garden and since having a big variety of shrubs available; I do not think it [...]
Herbaceous plants can be planted at any period during the dormant season. This lasts from mid-autumn until early spring, although it is possible now to plant container grown perennials all the year round. Unfortunately this restricts the diversity of plant material at your disposal as only plants that do well in containers are sold that [...]