January

Mahonia x media ‘Charity’.

Mahonia

February

Camellia “Yuletide”, Salix (Willow) many species, Sarcocca (Christmas Box).

Sarcocca

March

Alnus cordata (Alder), Alnus incana (Alder), Corylus avellana (Cobnut), Corylus maxima (Filbert),Prunus cerasifera (Cherry plum) Ribes (Flowering Currant).

Ribes

April

Acer negundo (Ash leaved maple), Acer macrophyllum (Oregon maple), Amelanchier lamarckii (June berry), Berberis many species, Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree), Cydonia oblonga (Quince),Malus sylvestris (Apple Tree), Prunus (Flowering Cherry) many species.

Berberis

Apple Blossom

May

Cistus many species, Crataegus monogyna (Common Hawthorn), Crataegus laevigata (May Tree),Ilex (Holly)many species, Mespilus germanica (Medlar), Sorbus (Rowan).

Cistus

June

Lavandula (Lavender), Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree), Robinia pseudoacacia (False Acacia),Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia), Tilia europaea (Common Lime).

Tulip Tree

July

Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven), Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) various species, Tilia tomentosa (European White Lime).

Buddleia (with butterfly)

August

Abelia x grandiflora, Catalpa bignoniodes (Indian Bean Tree), Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree).

Abelia grandiflora

September

Tamarix ramosissima (Pink Cascade).

Tamarix ramosissima

October

Hedera (Ivy), Tetradium daniellii (Evodia).

Ivy Flower (with wasp)

December

Prunus subhirtella “Autumnalis” this flowers on and off from late November until March.

Prunus subhirtella autmnalis

No pesticide or herbicide use

Let garden have wild, overgrown areas

Create mini meadow with paths through & reduce lawn mowing

Create a small pond