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hardy will do best in a protected and south facing location, such as against a stonewall, as these will be the sunniest and warmest.

Some roses grow so close to the ground that they’re often used as groundcovers. Most of these low growers bloom continuously throughout the summer. Some, such as the white flowering ‘Kent’, spread though low arching branches, while others, such as the pink flowering ‘Nozomi’, spread close the ground and root as they grow. They are generally easy to grow and maintain, needing only light pruning. These low growing roses are ideal for growing on embankments, over walls or at the front of a shrub border. There are a number of great roses to use as groundcovers. Some of the most vigorous and beautiful variety include: ’Avon’, ’Berkshire’, ‘Blenheim’, ‘Pink Bells‘, ‘Red Trail‘ and ‘Suffolk’.

provide your tress and shrubs with a slow and steady supply of water rather than a quick short dose.

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add fall color the garden.

Creating an outdoor living space which is both practical and beautiful is the job of the garden designer. Before undertaking a garden design project be sure to have a clear understanding of a site’s natural conditions. This includes sun and shade conditions, wind exposure, soil quality and potential views. Only after a thorough site evaluation should you begin plant selection and design.

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trees and shrubs which lose their foliage in winter. Evergreens, as the name implies, keep their foliage year-round.

are ideal for small garden spaces.

be placed where they’ll be noticed most.

throughout a garden about a month before you plant.