What better time to celebrate one of the countryside’s unsung heroes: a tree, or shrub if you prefer, that’s so common and ubiquitous that it often gets taken for granted. Common hawthorn (Crataegus ...

Hedge plants really shouldn't be an afterthought. While they might be a little unglamorous or less showy than dahlias or poppies or peonies, hedge plants are the backbone of any garden, typically ...