Bay laurel Archives

12 shrubs for a versatile mixed hedge: evergreen, berries, foliage and deciduous

Out with the unending lines of thuja! These days, planting mixed hedges is all the fad. In such a hedge, evergreen leafage, colorful blooms and species that

Set up a mixed hedge, different shrubs for year-round wonder

Setting up a mixed hedge fulfills all the functions of a normal single-species hedge, and provides an added aesthetic touch to your garden that is quite unique

Laurus nobilis, the nobleman’s true bay laurel

Laurus nobilis, better known as bay laurel, is a must-have for its aromatic leaves. It’s also an aesthetic asset for your garden.

The dizzying beauty of a herb spiral right in your own garden

Herbs, today, are definitely among favored options when planting an ornamental garden. Purple basil, the many varieties of oregano and thyme, graphic-leaved fennel…

How to set up a mixed border and choose the right plants

Lively, colorful and evolving as seasons come and go, a mixed border is a brilliant combination of perennials, annuals, shrubs and grasses.

Plants for a fabulous oceanfront garden

Coastal climate batters seaside garden plants with many hardships: strong winds (even hurricanes), sea spray, dry summers, poor soil…

Garden plants for seaside oceanfront landscaping

5 keys for a beautiful winter garden

How should you care for your garden in winter? Snezana Gerbault, an agronomist and engineer, packed all her tips in book that was prized in several recent events.

New year’s plants, symbols of luck and long life

Which ornamental plants are rooted in history and culture, traditionally planted in the garden or hosted

Laurel, evergreen species for greenery in winter

Do you want to add a touch of greenery to your balcony or terrace? Go for evergreen laurel!

Bay laurel – health benefits and therapeutic value

Bay laurel or noble laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a shrub very common in the Mediterranean areas that can easily grow 32 feet (10 meters) tall.

Bay laurel, a vigorous aromatic shrub

Bay laurel reminds one of the Mediterranean Coast with its very fragrant foliage.

Sprigs of bay laurel against a hazy green background

What to plant in the garden for natural self-healing?

Herbal tea prepared with leaves and flowers from the garden can be great remedies to regain control over your own health… naturally.

Growing an evergreen hedge

Choosing evergreen shrubs to grow as a hedge is often a great solution to cut off curious onlookers or simply to mark the limits of a garden.

Drought resistant pot arrangements

Are you starting to feel that watering in summer is a chore? Wouldn’t it be pleasing to have only plants with no watering? Select plants that can cope with lack of water and you’ll have found a great solution to your problem!