Clematis alpina Alba – trained on wires
Virgin’s bowerClematis alpina AlbaSyn. C. Sibirica 8 ft (2.4 m) 3.5 ft (1 m) white Apr/May (Aug/Sep) full sun, part shade free-drained soil I … read more
Creative Pruning
Pyracantha espalier
Nothing is easier to train into an espalier form than the Fire Thorn (Pyracantha). If you want to get in some practise before launching … read more
Hard Pruning Lavender
How hard should you prune lavender after it has finished flowering? Lavenders benefit from annual pruning immediately after flowering to help them remain compact, … read more
How to prune box balls and topiary
▲ The box balls in front have just been clipped, but the large one at the rear waits its turn. For good results you … read more
Espaliered tree person thing and real umbrella trees (!)
Pallant House Restaurant Courtyard, Chichester I spotted these weird sculptures through a gate of Pallant House courtyard in Chichester. It seems to be a variation … read more
Espalier trained Japanese holly
(Updated July 2016) One of the trained Japanese hollies, with new shade planting at its feet I came across four rather nice Japanese hollies at the … read more
Cloud pruned hedges & topiary fun
Out and About in Sussex, England: musings on creative pruning Most of the hedging in my garden is in the formal, rectilinear style, but I … read more