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Levens Hall opens its gardens to celebrate World Topiary Day Levens Hall A historic South Lakeland hall is holding several events tomorrow to mark its inaugural World Topiary Day celebration. Levens Hall and Gardens, near Kendal, has created the celebration of all things topiary. Taking place on the day that was traditionally set aside for Levens Hall’s Radish Feast – a jamboree of fun, games and downing of its famous Morocco Ale founded in the late 17 th century –  World Topiary Day will provide visitors with the opportunity to explore over 100 pieces of topiary, with the hel...

Why hawthorn is the perfect tree for small gardens, and five varieties to plant  A mystery tree spotted in a Suffolk hedgerow turns out to be the ideal all-rounder for small plots 10 January 2021 • 9:25am A native hawthorn tree on Exmoor. The North American version – commonly known as cockspur – is often seen in gardens Credit: Getty Images  Last year, more than any other, I was asked to recommend a medium-sized tree for a domestic garden, invariably intended as a standalone feature. I suppose, forced to spend unending time at home throughout 2020, we’re all either radically revampi...