Eco
Getting ever greener in the garden.
choosing succulents
Dry conditions give succulents their distinctive and unusual forms.
more...growing herbs
Ever had to return to the shop to buy a forgotten bunch of herbs?
more...making compost
Creating home compost is a simple and cost effective way to build a better soil.
more...saving water in the garden
You can be waterwise and still have a lush, beautiful garden.
more...no-dig gardening
Take some of the back-work out of gardening.
more...gardening for exercise
Treat the garden like a gym instead of a chore.
more...
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Apple Box
Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 18m W: 15m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun
Fast Facts
hedging
Most hedges are a kind of living fence. For extra security, plants with thorny stems or prickly leaves can create an impenetrable barrier hedging.
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