Property News · May 19, 2019

Ornamentally barking up the right tree | James Wong


Flowers get all the attention, but don’t overlook the dramatic effect that decorative bark brings to a gardenWhen it comes to picking out trees for small gardens, there are several attributes that jostle for top place on people’s wish lists: spring blossom, autumn colour and winter wildlife value to name just three. However, there is one spectacular feature guaranteed to delight the senses all year round that somehow rarely gets a mention, the dazzling colour and reach-out-and-grab-it texture of ornamental bark. With smart species choice and the right design technique, I believe bark can rival any other botanical feature for real wow factor, so here’s a beginner’s guide to doing just that. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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