Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Dahlias
Dahlia growing used to be a big passion with gardeners over most of the latter half of last century, but went out of fashion during the end of the 1970's and early 1980's. However, they appear to...
View ArticleGarden Pest and Disease Warnings for September
Summer seems to have returned mid way through September and has brought with it an influx of seasonal pests. However forewarned is forearmed, so in this video English horticulturist Simon shows you...
View ArticleFive Mistakes to Avoid Growing Snowdrops - Galanthus
Snowdrops are often considered to be the first flowers of spring, and while that is not remotely true they are arguably amongst the most eye-catching. As such they are extremely popular to buy however...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Tresco Abbey - Head Gardener Tour PART 3
Yes, we finally published Part 3 in our 'Tresco Abbey - Head Gardener Tour' series. So join us as we walk around the Abbey garden with Andrew Lawson, while simultaneously picking his brains for...
View ArticleHow to Take Euphorbia Cuttings
The Euphorbia genus contains one of worlds largest groups of related plant species, including a large range of attractive, shrubby species and cultivars suitable for the suburban garden. So in this...
View ArticleFive Mistakes to Avoid Growing Tulips Bulbs
Tulips are not only the first, highly ornamental group of flowering plants to emerge in the spring, they are arguably the brightest, most colourful and architecturally perfect of all spring bulbs!...
View ArticleExotic Garden Jobs for September Update
So technically we should still be enjoying the balmy days of summers end, but the reality is that both the garden and the weather are displaying distinct autumnal qualities. This means that gardens...
View ArticleHow to Grow Echium candicans 'Pride of Madeira' from Seed
You are probably familiar with the impressive Echium pininana with its gigantic flowering spike and propensity to self-seed years after the initial parent plant had long disappeared via the green waste...
View ArticleWe rehomed Timmy the Rescue Mediterranean Spur-Thighed Tortoise - Lorna ...
Lorna, our resident family 'Tortoise Whisperer', received a call a couple of weeks ago regarding a Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise that needed rehoming after its elderly owner began to find it too...
View ArticleFour Plants You Should Never Cut Back, Prune, Trim in the Autumn, Fall
Read any gardening publication ad they will almost always say that the best time of year to prune back your plants is in the autumn once the deciduous plants have dropped their leaves. Now this rule...
View ArticleTopical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden Jobs for October
The time for voluptuous UK exotic gardens has gently phased from its seasonal best to a slightly tired reflection of or former glory. However it is a great time to ask 'What could we do better for next...
View ArticleFive Freaky, Creepy Plants and Flowers for a Scary Halloween
Halloween is well known for its scary associations, so in this video English horticulturist Simon shares his five freaky, creepy plants for a scary Halloween. There is no photoshopping here, each and...
View ArticleNever Ignore these Autumn Jobs for Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Come the autumn its understandable that gardens are not going to be used as much as they were in the spring and summer. However there is important plant maintenance that needs to be actin to ensure the...
View ArticleWhat Happened to My Exotic Garden
We were on a recent trip away to make a couple of videos on Caesar Manrique's cactus garden, only to find out that out exotic garden here in the UK had not only changed, but looked almost derelict...
View ArticleNever Forget these Autumn lawn Maintenance Jobs
Understandably, most lawn maintenance jobs tend to get forgotten as soon as the weather turns wetter and cooler for the autumn. However, if you neglect these time sensitive works then you could end up...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: November Exotic Garden Tour
The year is nearly at an end and the garden has started its inevitable seasonal decline. It won't be long before the hard frosts bite and the garden is put to bed for the winter. However there is some...
View ArticleMonty Don says 'Winter Cold Protect these Four Plants in November'
With winter soon to be here, it is important to keep an eye on your more tender container grown plants due to the risk of damage from a sharp frost. So in this video English horticulturist Simon takes...
View ArticleLast Chance to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs!
If you are keen to get an early display of colour in the garden then spring flowering bulbs are a fantastic way to go. However the clock is ticking with regards to getting them in. In fact the last...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden Maintenance Jobs for November
The growing season may have come to an end but there is still plenty of work to do in the exotic garden despite being November! Clearing dead leaves, last minute weeding and plenty of winter protection...
View ArticleWhy does Alan Titchmarsh Hate these Two Plants?
Alan Titchmarsh is one of the UK's best love garden presenters, yet despite his love of plants there are two which he readily admits to hating! In this video English horticulturist Simon discusses...
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