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Naturally Occurring Bonsai, or Environmentally Dwarfed Plants

Naturally occurring Bonsai is a bit of misnomer, as Bonsai is something that humans DO to plants. On the other hand, environmentally dwarfed plants, is a survival process of plants in the harshest of growing conditions.

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Bonsai Do Grow Outside

Bonsai is the art of miniaturising and maintaining, a plant in a dwarf-like state. Bonsai is often mistaken as abusing and depriving a plant, in order to keep it’s growth stunted. Actually, the opposite is true – these are some of the most pampered and well looked after plants on the planet.

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Planting Easter Lilies in the Garden

Ignoring urban myths, with a few simple guidelines to the planting and care of, easter lilies are a fine addition to any garden.

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Do you Really Need a Fountain in Your Garden.

A garden fountain is a wonderful addition to any garden, however, as with many hardscape garden projects, one must give due considerations to a variety of aspects about water feature installation, before plunging ahead.

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The Gardening Brochure – a Gardeners Visionary Tool.

Gardening brochures, or catalogues, apart from being full of pretty pictures, are an excellent way for gardeners to plan for the coming seasons.

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