The Tesselaar Story

Anthony Tesselaar hints at the philosophy behind Anthony Tesselaar International, "Brilliant by Nature".

“Having grown up literally in the industry, I can see the value of de-mystifying the act of gardening for those who don’t happen to have the knowledge. Everyone should be able to enjoy the satisfaction and rewards that come from a garden.” We search for mother nature's brilliant plants - that are so easy to grow.

Happily, this personal philosophy has been rewarded with success – and everyone is benefiting. But first, a little history...

This is a section taken from the Tesselaar International website, with Anthony's views on de-mystifying gardening, so that everyone can enjoy it. To read more and find out the history behind Anthony Tesselaar International go to http://www.www.begoniabonfire.com/about/story/

It's all about sustainability

Plant marketing company Tesselaar Plants is leading the way in environmentally-friendly plant production. ‘We’ve been operating with a sustainable approach for the 15 years we’ve been in business,’ says founder Anthony Tesselaar. ‘In fact, the basic premise behind what we do – easy to grow, easy care plants – is itself a contribution to a greener world. The plants we promote are selected for their high-quality performance but they must also be able to thrive with less water and minimal chemicals.’

Tesselaar plants all have a low to no demand for pesticides and fungicides, and the company is heavily involved in research and development designed to identify plant varieties which have improved tolerances, or cleaner methods of propagation and growing.

The company is also exploring clever and sustainable methods of grey water treatment, and other water saving products.

Tesselaars Winter to-do List

What to do now:

Make the most of this time of year by getting planting when roots are quick to establish and there are no high temperatures to stress your plants

Lightly trim your hedges, or plant a new one. This is a bit of a science, so get hold of a book for reference

If you want to be knee-deep in bulbs by spring, you’ve still just got time to plant them before the frosts.

Have a general tidy up and give things a light trim, so the stark view over the winter will at least be orderly.

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