Growing Camellias as wall shrubs provides colour when there is not much of it around and the sheer joy that this brings ...

The genus Camellia, comprising over 100 species mainly in East Asia, is a representative warm-temperate tree of the Sino-Japanese Floristic Region. In Japan, four species of Camellia are found ...

Camellia japonica and Camellia rusticana were also believed to follow this pattern. However, a new study revealed that their origins trace back to the Miocene, when the Japanese archipelago ...

If you are considering adding these lovely trees to your house, congratulations on a smart decision. But while these trees cannot grow too tall, they still require pruning to develop healthily. We ...

Growing Camellias as wall shrubs provides colour when there is not much of it around and the sheer joy that this brings during the dark months is very rewarding. During the summer its leaves, all ...

Here's why I'm impressed by the 'Knock Out' rose and when and how to prune this low-maintenance shrub. Why You Should Grow A 'Knock Out' Rose 'Knock Out' rose is an All-America Selections winner that ...

It also helps to ripen the wood and produce good buds for next year's crop. All cherry pruning should be carried out in the growing season. This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most ...

Climbing hydrangeas are the exception to this rule – they are pruned in summer, after flowering. Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into ...