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How to Grow Tomatoes in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to...

Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the...

Slugs and Snails – A Garden’s Slimy Story

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What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 10c. Any higher...

How to over winter Ensete bananas

Ensete bananas are not frost hardy and will need...

Growing Onions in December: A Guide for UK Gardeners

While December isn’t the traditional growing season for onions,...

How much should I water my tree fern?

Tree ferns should be kept well watered. The trunks should not be allowed to dry out. If the plant is in a pot try...

How to grow Echeveria

If you are looking to add a display of succulents to your garden then you are surely going to be looking at growing echeverias....

Should I cut the leaves off my tree fern?

You should not cut the leaves off of a tree fern unless they are totally brown. Even then it is thought they the old...

What temperatures will Musa Basjoo go down to?

The leaves of Muso Basjoo will stop growing at 12 degrees Centigrade. They will start to get leaf damage at zero degrees centigrade. A young...

How to bubble wrap a greenhouse

Save on heating bills by insulating your greenhouse! Bubble wrap is very cheap online and can significantly prevent heat loss from your greenhouse. For...

Are tree ferns frost hardy?

Tree ferns can stay outside all year in the UK but they need protection to survive. It’s best to take small tree ferns to...