Internet banking's hollow promise
UNTIL six months ago, no self-respecting financial consultant would travel without it: the bar chart showing that the marginal cost of Internet banking transactions was a tiny fraction of the cost of branch banking. It was the chart that launched ... [... more]
The Economist |
Butia yatay
An interesting and unusual addition to the exotic garden. With its dramatic, arching foliage and wonderful prehistoric-looking trunks, the only thing that lets this palm down is its marginal hardiness. Arguably only reliably withstanding ... [... more]
BBC |
Butomus umbellatus
This handsome marginal plant from Asia is a splendid sight at the water's edge when grown in groups of 6-10 plants. It is sometimes known as the water gladiolus because of the attractive bi-coloured flowers, 2.5cm (1in) across and gathered in a ... [... more]
BBC |
Create a mini pond
Brighten up your patio and encourage wildlife to visit your garden with your own container pond. Select a combination of marginal, aquatic and oxygenator plants. Plant marginals in aquatic baskets filled with garden soil and top-dress with ... [... more]
BBC |
Equisetum hyemale
A fast-growing horsetail that has unbranched stems with rough black ribs which slightly constrict the stem. As a marginal plant in a garden setting needs confining to prevent unwanted spreading. Plant in an aquatic basket lined with Hessian to ... [... more]
BBC |
Acorus calamus
This rhizomatous, deciduous marginal is a useful addition to the pond. A spreading aquatic perennial, the plant has strap-shaped, aromatic bright green leaves that have an aroma of tangerine when crushed. The insignificant, horn-like brown ... [... more]
BBC |
Cyperus involucratus
This tall upright reed has long, elegant stems that bear tufts of narrow, mid-green leaves arranged in an umbrella formation. In summer it produces clusters of tiny yellow flowers that turn brown after producing pollen. A marginal perennial, it ... [... more]
BBC |
Weigela Florida Variegata
 An award winning shrub with attractive foliage that is grey-green with a white marginal variegation. The flowers are trumpet or funnel shaped and pink in colour. They appear in early summer. The shrub grows up to 2m high. [... more]
£6.00
Green Fingers UK |
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