Some hedging plants and native trees produce suckers (new plants that grow up from the parent plant’s root system). Sometimes this is good – because you want a bushier plant. Rugosa roses make a bushier hedge, for example, because they sucker. Sometimes this is bad – because the sucker is the same as the rootstock, but… Continue reading What to do with sucking plants?
Category: Hedges
Dead and Dying Yew Hedges and Trees
Yew has a reputation for being indestructible, and given fair treatment, there are yew trees planted today that will still be alive when Peace on Earth is profitable again At the same time, Taxus baccata is like any living organism and can die prematurely. Because it is so tough, you may be able to save… Continue reading Dead and Dying Yew Hedges and Trees
Elderflower Cordial Recipe
Homemade Elderflower Cordial Recipe Late May – June is Elderflower time! Elderflower cordial in the shops is expensive and can be a bit sickly sweet. This homemade recipe makes great cordial and, with the use of Camden tablets your cordial will stay fresh for a long time. We also have a recipe for Elderflower Champagne (we… Continue reading Elderflower Cordial Recipe