Epiphytic Plants

  Are scallions and spring onions the same variety? What is the difference between green onions and spring onions? Are leeks the same as spring onions, just more mature. Lets delve into the family genus of Allium and answer these common confusing questions. It is all in the name.   If it has long slender green leaves and a white …

  Olives Plant olive trees in autumn in a sunny position in large pots or placed as a feature in the garden. Olives flourish in cool winters with hot dry summers with low humidity. They are tolerant of winds, coastal salt spray, medium frosts and dry conditions. They need some cooling time to be more productive.Olive trees can take up …

  Autumn is a season of transformation, where trees and shrubs put on a breathtaking display of fiery reds, golden yellows, and warm oranges before shedding their leaves. This vivid change in foliage occurs as plants prepare for the colder months, reducing chlorophyll production and revealing underlying pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanins. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, autumnal colours signal a …

Delve into the exotic world of bromeliads and see how many popular garden plants are classified under the bromeliad family. Originating from the tropical Americas, bromeliads come in various fascinating florescent colours, leaf characteristics and growing habits bringing an instant touch of the tropics to the coolest and driest climate gardens. Many are epiphytes (i.e. using other plants as a …

As gardeners, most of us are fully accustomed to growing plants in containers or directly in the ground, but for some who lack the generosity of garden space, growing plants can often be a struggle with space restrictions, difficult corners to tackle or an overabundance of tree cover to block out sunlight. Well what may seem like obstacles should possibly …