Evergreens remind us of winter, fresh scents and the Christmas holidays. One of the fastest-growing and long-lasting evergreen trees in the UK is the Norway spruce (its botanical name is Picea abies), which, although non-native, is highly widespread in the UK. Due to its traditional green needles, conical shape and pine scent, many people like […]
With the Christmas season just around the corner, squares and shops alike are starting to fill in with the familiar lights, decorations and music. But have you ever stopped for a second and wondered where our Christmas traditions came from? Christmas trees, both artificial or real, have become an integral part of the festive season. […]
With the festive season swiftly approaching us, it is only natural we start planning our holiday decorations. A fresh Christmas tree is among the first things that come to anyone’s mind when we think of winter and the holidays. However, not everyone knows what it takes to maintain a healthy appearance in a conifer. Pruning […]
Living in a windy area is not uncommon in Britain and most people are used to it. There are things, however, that need to be considered, when living in a place where strong winds are of frequent occurrence. One of these matters is choosing fence panels, which withstand blustery winds. The good news is that […]
Japanese knotweed is one of the most invasive perennials, known for its ability to cause severe damage to properties, no matter if residential or commercial. Sometimes, Japanese knotweed identification can be difficult since there are four more species of it and other Japanese knotweed look-alikes. In this article, we’ll cover how to identify Japanese knotweed, […]
