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Deciduous magnolias are small trees, but their relatively slow growth allows them to be considered shrubs for many years. Their flowering is unparalleled and gives a Japanese touch to the smallest of gardens. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the magnolia shrub, its main characteristics, and what you need […]

Shrubs with such generous summer blooms are few and far between. This is an excellent reason to adopt the Indian crape myrtle. In the less clement regions, it can be grown in a container or use the new varieties which are more rustic. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about

A necessity in the warm gardens of the South of France, lavenders have all the qualities to be exported to other regions and countries of the world, because their cultivation in pots is easy. The range of varieties, which is very wide, should be better known. In this article, I have gathered for you all

The bay laurel is too little used. It is however a large shrub – almost a small tree – majestic, and massive while being discreet, and very undemanding. These qualities have allowed it to survive through the centuries, since antiquity when it was already cultivated in the ornamental garden. In this article, I have gathered

A very supple, almost weeping habit gives the kolkwitzia all its elegance. This graceful shrub is essential for romantic settings, thanks to its white and pink tones. It is however discreet outside its flowering period. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the beauty bush, its main characteristics, and what

Hollies are one of the few high-end shrubs that give a garden a plush look. They should be used sparingly and given the prominence they deserve. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the holly shrub, its main characteristics, and what you need to know to plant and grow it.

Hibiscus trees display large flowers in summer, reminiscent of their tropical cousins so emblematic of dream settings. But their resistance to cold allows them to be used in our regions. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the althea plant, its main characteristics, and what you need to know to

The currant, very easy to grow, is recommended for beginners who can bring out its magnificent flowers with little care. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the flowering currant plant, its main characteristics, and what you need to know to plant and grow it. Characteristics of the flowering currant

Under the common name of brooms are gathered several botanical genera of the same family. They have in common the shape of their flowers and the generosity of their bloom, but also limited needs. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the broom plant, its main characteristics, and what you