Magnolia grandiflora will get big given a chance although its not the fastest growing tree. We grow it outside without any problems in...
The garden is looking very exotic and lush at the moment, i took a short video the other evening. [media]
Often they are field grown in places like spain, then dug up with a small root ball to fit into a pot. You have done the right thing getting it in...
June... and the Scheffleras are all doing their thing!! [IMG] Schefflera taiwaniana More Schefflera photos on our blog :)
Its not good for the tree to bring soil level up the trunk. There are plants that will grow is shady dry conditions, just not many.
Sirius that one is a bit of a test, it was out all of last winter, and is supposed to be a hardier form of S delavayi. Other than a couple of the...
We have a big old sycamore, even bigger it would seem at the base than yours. There are plants such as epimedium that do very well and look lush...
Hi Sal, some of the t-rex pups had some die back. they are budding lower down so should be fine.
A few photos from our garden [IMG]Illicium griffithii in flower [IMG] Schefflera delavayi [IMG] [IMG][IMG]
It depends what you use. I dont like the fabric but mulches them selves are a great idea. bark mulch will rot down into the soil and also keep the...
Based on our experience it has changed a lot then. The place was still very clean - but cant see thats a bad thing. But generally no signs other...
Is that within the Orchid Gardens? I dont recall it being in flower but we managed to be there as the heavens opened!
Yes after the warm weather its a bit of a shock, although we tend to have a break at this time of year. As Tony says Madeira is a good Garden...
If you have space its also worth letting Paulownia grow, you still get big leaves (just not giants) and the flowers are lovely. But even then...
We have just got back from a trip to Singapore - talk about an exotic paradise!Really wonderful place that's worthy of a trip in its own right...
Well done
Where was back home? And persude the Mrs to go exotic!
Thanks Jenny so glad you enjoyed the visit!
Thanks sal, you must come and see it some time. The garden has really started to mature nicely the last couple of years.
There is a smallish pond at the bottom end of the garden, I'll find some photos of it. The larger koi pond we are currently building is nearly...
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