they are both attractive to look at and a crucial food source for animals and birds throughout the Winter months

Apply a balanced fertiliser preferably every two weeks

pinnate leaves from spring to autumn

Long-flowering from early summer to autumn they make great additions to hanging baskets or planted around a collection of patio containers

Crataegus 'Paul's Scarlet' Thuja occidentalis 'Mirjam' they are both attractive toThis extremely hardy, ornamental tree will grow in almost any condition or soil including exposed areas, coastal sites and damp sites. It is very tolerant and will grow in cities where pollution levels are high. The Crataegus Paul's Scarlet is also known as the Midland Hawthorn tree. This delightful tree has an RHS Award of Garden Merit. It offers a fairly compact shape with masses of beautiful deep scarlet pink double flowers which appear in spring,