Hydrangea have green leaves with lovely lacy heads of small flowers perfect for brightening up that shady area in your garden or north facing wall....
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Euonymus is a bushy evergreen shrub, they can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs as well as small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flo...
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Lovely perennials that are a must have in the garden, once you have had one you will find that you come back for more. They have lovely whorls of f...
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Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year. We advocate the use of Vitax Buxus feed products with all Box Topiary
Euonymus is a bushy evergreen shrub, they can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs as well as small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flo...
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Vinca or Periwinkle are slender stemmed evergreen shrubs or perennials which have simple paired leaves and colourful five pettaled flowers. Vinca...
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Agapanthus or lily of the nile are fantastic summer-flowering perennials with beautiful strap like leaves amongst flowers that are large balls of m...
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Evergreen, prostrate, spreading shrub that forms extensive mats of small, glossy, dark green leaves. Bears plum purple flowers mainly from mid spri...
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Lovely perennials that are a must have in the garden, once you have had one you will find that you come back for more. They have lovely whorls of f...
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Euonymus is a bushy evergreen shrub, they can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs as well as small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flo...
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Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...
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Trachelospermum are a evergreen twining climber with glossy dark green leaves which turn bronze-red in winter. Pure white highly perfumed flowers a...
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Cordyline is a beautiful evergreen palm like shrub, can also be called cabbage palm or exotic palms. They have long thin leaves that can be shades ...
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Evergreen, prostrate, spreading shrub that forms extensive mats of small, glossy, dark green leaves. Bears small light blue flowers mainly from mid...
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The flowers of many Viburnum are highly fragranced so are fabulous when planted by a pathway or entrance where they can be fully appreciated. Vibur...
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Euonymus or japanese spindle are compact, evergreen shrubs. They are grown for their attractive colourful foliage and Autumn colours, leaves are si...
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Viburnum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs with dense, green foliage and lovely star-shaped flowers which bloom from late Winter until the Spring. ...
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Buxus - box is an evergreen shrub, hedger and also topiary. Simple dark green glossy leaves look lovely all year round. Very easy to grow and maint...
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Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
Geraniums also known as Cranesbills, have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last th...
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Fargesia is also known as the Chinese fountain bamboo - they are slower growing than the normal phyllostachys but are more clump forming, they are ...
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Salvia Microphylla Hot Lips have aromatic bright green leaves and bears stiff racemes of bright red flowers during those lovely summer months and w...
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Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne ...
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Pieris Japonica are They are naturally found in forests but grow well in a border or woodland garden. Pieris have elliptic, glossy, mid-green leave...
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Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne ...
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Heuchera are famed for their superb range of spectacular foliage and attractive late spring/summer flowers. The vibrancy of leaf colour alone makes...
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Euonymus or Japanese spindle are compact, evergreen shrubs. They are grown for their attractive colourful foliage and Autumn colours, leaves are si...
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Echinacea or coneflowers have lance shaped, hairy green leaves and beautiful cone shaped, daisy flowers with drooping petals, sometimes fragrant, t...
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Fargesia is also known as the Chinese fountain bamboo - they are slower growing than the normal phyllostachys but are more clump forming, they are ...
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Minor Variegata are excellent evergreen, prostrate, spreading ground cover that forms of fresh green leaves margined creamy white.Blue flowers in ...
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Olea are small or medium sized evergreen trees with simple, opposite leathery leaves. Flowers are in terminal or axillary panicles, and are small, ...
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Echinacea or coneflowers have lance shaped, hairy green leaves and beautiful cone shaped, daisy flowers with drooping petals, sometimes fragrant, t...
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Fargesia is also known as the Chinese fountain bamboo - they are slower growing than the normal phyllostachys but are more clump forming, they are ...
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Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.
The flowers of many Viburnum are highly fragranced so are fabulous when planted by a pathway or entrance where they can be fully appreciated. Vib...
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Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...
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Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...
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Ilex or Holly is a huge family with many different varieties. They can be evergreen shrubs or trees, they differ so much depending on the variety a...
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Geraniums also known as cranesbills have masses of divided green leaves and dainty cup shaped flowers often with distinctive veining, that last thr...
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Cordyline species are woody-stemmed, evergreen shrubs grown for their attractive foliage in shades of green, bronze, purple. They naturally and gra...
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Yucca is a very unusual tough plant originating from Texas. The thin needle like foliage forms a blue crown over a cream trunk. Ideal for the hot b...
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Heuchera are famed for their superb range of spectacular foliage and attractive late spring/summer flowers. The vibrancy of leaf colour alone makes...
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Dwarf form of this neat, bushy and hardy fuchsia. The flowers look like a pink ball gown with white petticoats and pink stockings and they hang all...
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Festuca or blue fescue as it can be known will be a brilliant choice if you want to add a splash of colour to your garden big or small. Festuca a ...
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Brunnera are also know as forget me nots, they are a gardeners favourite as they tolerate the shade really well. They are very low maintenance and ...
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Fargesia is also known as the Chinese fountain bamboo - they are slower growing than the normal phyllostachys but are more clump forming, they are ...
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Evergreen ideal for formal Topiary. Only need clipping once or twice a year.We advocate the use of Vitax Buxus feed with all Box Topiary
Low maintenance outdoor plants offer a myriad of benefits for homeowners and garden enthusiasts looking for beauty and functionality without the extensive upkeep. One of the primary advantages is the reduction in time and labour required for garden maintenance. Plants such as succulents, ornamental grasses, and native species typically require less watering, pruning, and fertilization than more demanding varieties. This makes them ideal for busy individuals or those who may not have extensive gardening experience but still wish to enjoy a green environment.
Additionally, low maintenance plants tend to be more resilient and adaptable to varying weather conditions and soil types. This hardiness reduces the need for chemical interventions, such as pesticides and herbicides, making the garden safer for wildlife and more sustainable in the long term. Economically, these plants can also be more cost-effective, as they often thrive with minimal inputs. The aesthetic diversity of low maintenance plants—from flowering perennials to striking foliage—ensures that gardeners can create visually appealing spaces that also support local ecosystems without requiring constant care and attention.
