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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

Welcome to Local Gardener, the podcast where we dive...

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 to Keep Your Pond Ice Free

Winter poses unique challenges for garden ponds in the...

How long does it take to make a tropical style garden in the UK?

So how long does it take to make a tropical style garden in the UK? If you've been admiring any of the tropical style...

What’s the best way to over winter Musa Basjoo bananas?

The first thing to do though is to cut off the leaves. Do this after the temperature has gone low enough to blacken the...

How High Can I Grow My Hedge?

Top tips on hedge trimming as online searches show a 234% increase for ‘how to trim a hedge’ since June 2022 Legislation states that your...

Can the travellers palm be grown in the UK?

Can the travellers palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) be grown in the united Kingdom? With great difficulty. They will only tolerate temperatures down to freezing. This rules them...

Is Spanish moss easy to grow?

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a very easy plant to grow as it requires very little maintenance. It is an air plant (epiphyte) and...

How fast do tree ferns grow?

Tree ferns grow very slowly.  They typically grow about one inch per year (2.5cm). This is why it’s best to buy the biggest you...