Never Make these Mistakes Growing and Planting Magnolias
Come the spring, Magnolias are one of the first and arguably on the most impressive ornamental flowering trees that will bloom regularly here England. So it easy to become overwhelmed by their...
View ArticleMonty Don says never use this garden product - Moss peat is bad!
Goodness me, Monty Don is angry again and this time he is on the war path about the use of moss peat in composts! Find out what he has to say in this video as well as why he may have missed the boat on...
View ArticleNever cut, prune or trim these plants in April
April brings with it the first warm days of spring, so the temptation for many gardeners is to make the garden presentable. This is done not only their own enjoyment, but to show off their hard work...
View ArticleTen reasons why your camellias are not flowering
The Camellia genus contains some of the most beautiful of all flowering shrubs, however improper pruning, bud set issues, stress from environmental factors, or inadequate soil conditions can cause your...
View ArticleHow to Grow the Star of Bethlehem Flower - Ornithogalum dubium 'African ...
If you have found that you have fallen for the charms of the gorgeous 'Star of Bethlehem' - Ornithogalum dubium, but are unsure as to what to do with it once it has arrived home then don't worry. In...
View ArticleKill Your Lawn Moss Dead!
Cold wet winters will often allow moss to take a hold in your lawn, but what are the causes and what can be done to prevent moss from out competing your grass. In this video, English horticulturist...
View ArticleAlan Titchmarsh's Garden Jobs for April
If you are unsure what garden tasks are require for April then don't worry as the Express has published a timely article listing what jobs Alan Titchmarsh prioritises at this time of year. However, it...
View ArticleNever Make These Five Mistakes Planting and Growing Lavender
Lavenders are amongst the most popular of all hardy flowering plants in the UK, but there are an number of mistakes that can be made which can significantly affect their ornamental flowering displays....
View ArticleMonty Don's Garden Jobs for April
April has arrived so overnight temperatures have finally started to rise. Warmer soils mean that your plants are emerging from their winter sleep and therefore work will need to be done to maintain...
View ArticleHow to Plant and Grow the Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix canariensis, the Canary Island date palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, native to the Canary Islands off the coast of North-western Africa. It is a popular in...
View ArticleMonty Don says 'You must finish these garden jobs by the end of April!'
April is coming to an end and Monty Don has a list of time sensitive gardening tasks that must be completed by the end of April before the May jobs get unwrapped ! In this video English horticulturist...
View ArticleNever Make These Five Mistakes Planting and Growing Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons are an absolutely stunning genus of ornamental flowering shrubs or small trees and there is little that can hold a candle to them when they are is in full bloom. With many cultivars...
View ArticleFive Mistakes to Avoid Growing Morning Glory - Ipomea purpurea and tricolor
The Morning Glory - Ipomea purpurea and tricolor is a gorgeous genus of climbing plants, of which the most popular cultivars are commonly found native to central America. In this video English...
View ArticleTop Five Fantastic Giant Leaved, Cold Hardy Plants
Giant leaves plants are an absolute must for the exotic tropical effect garden. If only such plants existed that would survive the freezing temperatures we experience here in the UK? Well, indeed they...
View ArticleCut these Plants Back Now in May, Before it's too Late! Prune, trim
May is full of plants coming into bloom, but with it come both some responsibility, as well as a certain amount of maintenance to ensure that next years display is just as good if not better. In this...
View ArticleFive Mistakes to Avoid Growing Wisteria
Wisteria are amongst the most romantic of all climbing plants but there are issues when it comes to purchasing and growing them. In this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his top five...
View ArticleFive Mistakes to Avoid Growing Colocasia: Taro, Elephant Ears
Growing Colocasia, otherwise known as Taro or Elephant Ears, is becoming increasingly common as both an indoor house plant or a tender to frost hardy exotic garden plant. However due to its tropical...
View ArticleFive mistakes to Avoid Growing the Bird of Paradise Flower - Strelitzia ...
The Bird of Paradise plant is highly evocative of the tropics despite not having evolved in such an environment. Instead it is far tougher than one would first imagine. To have a bird of paradise...
View ArticleNever Make these Gardening, Planting, Growing and Seed Sowing Mistakes i...
May is the first months that spring explodes in colour, but along with you ornamental plants racing away, so too are all of your garden maintenance jobs. Many of which require some time sensitive...
View ArticleGarden Pest and Disease Warning For May
May is the month that all the common, garden pest and diseases are out in force, including slugs, snails, caterpillars, aphids, vine weevils and scarlet lily beetles. So if you want to know not only...
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