Stipa Arundinacea This evergreen ornamental grass is referred to as being frost hardy, an indication that it may not survive in the North East of Scotland. Well think again, here is Stipa Arundinacea above in our Aberdeen garden in early … Continue reading →
The deciduous ornamental grass Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus (Zebra grass) has been in a prominent position in our back garden for about six years. Planted in the main border it looks rather striking. I wasn’t familiar with it when we purchased this plant, … Continue reading →
Carex Buchananii, love it or hate it, I think its here to stay in our Aberdeen garden. Now, don’t blame me, I know it looks like food for the cattle! When Myra first insisted that she wanted this in our garden … Continue reading →
Three years ago we came across a short variety of Aruncus named Aethusifolius Aruncus! previously my first thought would turn to the Aruncus Dioicus (goatsbeard) flowering plant which we had in the garden a few years ago. Dioicus is a tall … Continue reading →
Whether you are planting up a new garden or redesigning borders please don’t turn up your nose at the ornamental grasses.
Continue reading →Pampas Grass Pumila A few years back the spin gardeners of the day were preaching how unfashionable some plants were. Hydrangeas, especially the mopheads were most definitely for your granny only.
Continue reading →Carex Oshimensis Evergold When planning an annual Summer bedding display, consider the choice of the edging plants carefully. It seems to me the old fashioned Allysum and Lobelia is a very hard combination to beat. Even the uninspired scheme can … Continue reading →
Stipa Gigantea Yesterday we spent an hour in the afternoon bird watching, well we were doing the national survey which thousands of others were also taking part in over the weekend. Got off to a slow start, however by the … Continue reading →