Ace of Spades

Articles by Ace of Spades:

Many Bulbs Make Bright Work

If you want a good display of bulbs next Spring, here are a few ideas.

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Hamamelis

One of the first plant species that came to my mind for this article was that wonderful group of plants under the Hamamelidaceae family – Hamamelis, commonly known as witch hazel.

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Magnolia – Pick a Plant

The magnolia family of plants is often unseen in many gardens until they burst forth with their elegant, showy blooms from early spring onwards. Magnolias embrace some of the most magnificent flowering trees, hardy in our temperate region.

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Pick a Plant – Snowdrops

Here in the east of Scotland we are accustomed to long, cold winters. Snowdrops are often the first flowers we see after the turn of the year and they are always welcomed with great expectations that Spring isn’t so far away.

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