Rhododendrons are the go-to plants for making shady spots more attractive. Whether bordering a garden or planted in pots, these shrubs boast lush foliage and clusters of brightly colored bell-shaped...

There is a lot of discussion in gardening circles about how loam soil is the ideal growing medium for plants. How does this relate to ericaceous compost? Is it loam-based, and does it offer the same...

Skimmia plants are popular as borders in garden beds or as potted plants. Many gardeners believe that Skimmias require ericaceous compost to thrive. Is this belief correct, or will Skimmia flourish...

Photinias are a common but popular evergreen shrub that grows well in a diverse range of climates and soil conditions. They are native to Asia, the Himalayas, Japan, India, and Thailand but are now...

Pieris is an ornamental shrub grown for the aesthetic value they bring to a garden. These plants have beauty to offer your garden year-round, making them a consistently popular addition to many...

Increasingly, gardeners are looking to use peat-free compost. This is because the extraction of peat can harm the environment. But what is peat-free compost?  Peat-free compost is an organic...