I love conifers, always have, not only because of their permanency in the landscape, their diversity of colours and shapes but also, when chosen carefully, their hardiness.
Unfortunately many gardeners aren't familiar with the charms of the conifer family. They are a complex group of plants with difficult nomenclature and few common names. And it's true that they're often misused in the garden. Monotonous planting, and poorly placed trees means conifers attract undeserved c...
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