The future of the planet and it’s inhabitants rests upon us planting more trees, both to support wildlife and in the crucial endeavour of fighting climate change. Did you realise that one in ten species of wildlife currently face extinction. Each new tree planted creates homes for over 130 species of wildlife. Unless we continue[…]
Plant Trees With The Soil Association
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure The environment, Trees Aug 15, 2023
Ten Top Garden Plants That Tolerate Air Pollution
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places, Shrubs, Trees Nov 01, 2022
Not all of us live in idyllic and picturesque rural surroundings. Many people live in urban or industrial areas or next to a main road, and will have to tailor the plants in their garden according to their surroundings. This means choosing plants that are tough and will stand up to the pollution associated with[…]
Ten Top Garden Trees And Shrubs For Windy Areas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places, Shrubs, Trees Oct 18, 2022
Maybe you have an exposed, windy garden where you struggle to get plants to survive. I have written a specific article for plants for coastal regions where wind is salty. You can view this article here. But even inland winds can be fiercely strong in areas where there is little surrounding protection. Below I have[…]
Planting Bare Root Trees And Shrubs
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Gardening for beginners, Planting, Roses, Shrubs, Trees Oct 11, 2022
Before trees, shrubs and roses were grown in containers they were grown by nurseries in the ground. They were then dug up while dormant and the soil was washed from the roots. They were then supplied in this form to the gardener. This has the disadvantage that plants were only available in the dormant season,[…]