ornamental woody plants

When to Plant Staghorn Sumac and Where to Place It for Spectacular Colour

Sumac is a tough, drought-tolerant ornamental that delivers dramatic autumn colour with minimal fuss. Success depends mainly on a sunny, open position, free-draining soil, and planting at the correct depth.

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Gardenia will turn your patio and garden into a place filled with intoxicating fragrance

Gardenias are prized not only for their glossy evergreen foliage and elegant blooms, but above all for their rich, sweet scent. With the right light, acidic compost and steady care, they’ll reward you with abundant flowering indoors or out on a summer patio.

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Thuja Hedges Are Browning Nationwide and Most People Miss the Main Cause

Thuja has long been a go-to choice for fast, tidy evergreen hedging, but many plantings are now thinning and turning brown. The culprit is usually a mix of drought stress, poor siting and winter desiccation rather than a single disease.

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