HOW TO PLANT AND GROW CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS
If you are looking to plant and grow Cordylines in your garden then you are in great company as this is one of the hardiest and most attractive architectural plants you can grow. Commonly known in the...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden February Walk-Round
Longer days and milder nights are starting to take effect in our exotic, cold hardy, tropical effect garden which means it's time for a February walk-round. Join horticulturist Simon as he checks out...
View ArticleHow to Repot an Unruly Monstera deliciosa - 'Swiss Cheese Plant'
The Swiss Cheese plant - Monstera deliciosa, can become quite unruly when grown as a houseplant which means that at some point you will need to repot it to get it back under control. In its native...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden Plants Winter Death and Disasters!
With spring around the corner it is time to deal with the death and disasters of our exotic garden plants. With the worst winter in at least ten years behind us we can finally assess the damage of our...
View ArticleFive Mistakes to Avoid When Planting Calla Lilies (Bulbs) and How to Pla...
Calla lilies are a beautiful addition to any garden but to get the most out of your plants try to avoid these five mistakes when planting them. By following these tips you will ensure greater success...
View ArticleAvoid these 5 Mistakes When Growing and Planting Camellias
Camellias are arguably the most impressive of all the early flowering shrubs but to get the most out of them you will do well to avoid these five mistakes when planting and growing them. Perhaps the...
View ArticleVegetables and Salad Crops UK: Easy Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Tomat...
Germinating tomato seeds can always go wrong so check out these five (5) easy mistakes to avoid when growing tomatoes from seed. Get them wrong and you could lose a batch of seedlings, however these...
View ArticleTropical gardens UK How to Pot and Plant Exotic Nerine (Guernsey Lily) ...
Native to the tropical climates of South Africa, Nerines (Guernsey Lilies) have different needs when you pot them on or plant them in an exotic garden. In this video English horticulturist Simon...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: How to Plant and Grow Exotic Lilies from Bulbs
If you want to bring a tropical look to your exotic garden then why not plant and grow lily bulbs? They are inexpensive, readily available and easy to grow. Just make sure that they are in a sunny...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Our Exotic Garden on the First Day of Spring
We have been waiting patiently for the first day of spring to arrive in the hope that the tropical effect plants in our Exotic garden will start to show some signs of life. However with the long, cold...
View ArticleVegetable Gardening UK: How To Grow Cucumber from Seed - The Best and Ea...
Given the right equipment and seeds this video covers the best and easiest way to grow cucumbers from seed. It is all about using quality F1 hybrid cucumber seeds, keeping all of the equipment clean...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Top 5 Five Exotic Plants for March
The typica exotic garden has little to show in the spring so wee went to RHS Wisley garden to see what their top 5 five exotic plants would be in March. English Horticulturist Lorna investigated what...
View ArticleHow to Plant and Grow the Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata
The wonderful Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata is arguably the best of the early, small ornamental flowering trees in the business. Native to the stream-sides and moist, boggy areas of Japan largest...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Why I Hate Exotic Gardens
Ok, so I accept that 'why I hate exotic gardens' is a bit strong in this context (especially the 'hate' part) but I do get really frustrated in the Spring by the lack of seasonal interest in tropical...
View ArticleAvoid These 5 Five Mistakes When Growing and Planting Magnolias
Magnolias are one of the most beautiful of early ornamental flowering trees, so to get them best show from them avoid these 5 five mistakes when it come to planting and growing Magnolias. That way you...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Plant Death and Destruction at RHS Wisley Exotic Ga...
Tropical effect gardens live on the edge of what can survive a typical British winter, so whenever an unseasonably cold winter arrives plant death and destruction will surely follow - something we...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: How to Germinate and Grow Ricinus communis (Castor ...
If you want an attractive plant for your tropical effect, exotic garden then why not germinate and grow the impressive Ricinus communis commonly known as the caster oil plant or caster bean? It is...
View ArticleVegetable gardening: Growing Cucumbers by Sowing and germinating Seeds
Growing cucumbers by sowing seeds would appear straightforward at face value but this tropical food crop from India requires minimum temperatures for it to both germinate and then grow. Keep the seeds...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Charles Darwin's Secret Garden, Down House - Review...
Famous for his contribution to evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin brought many of his theory's to life through experiments held at his family homes private garden. Though not truly a secret, the...
View ArticleOrganic Method to Control Slugs that Actually Works
If you are struggling to deal with slugs eating your precious plants then try this organic method to control slugs that actually works! All you need is a slug pub and the right drink inside it. English...
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