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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...

Are dahlia bulbs hardy

Dahlia bulbs are, in general, not hardy. Some dahlias in a sheltered position might survive the winter but they will need a good covering...

Why are my banana leaves going yellow?

Musa Basjoo are famous for their wonderful paddle leaves so when those leaves start turning yellow it is a cause for concern. Although bananas...

Gardening jobs for September

Late August or early September is the time I start thinking about cutting yew hedges. Any hard pruning should be done in March/April time...

Forest Master FM6DD Compact 6HP Petrol Wood Chipper REVIEW

How many times have you created a pile of cuttings and wished you had a little chipper to chop it up small? Those long...

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Sprayed Before You Eat It: The UK’s Hidden Use of Glyphosate on Food Crops

Most people know glyphosate as the weedkiller in Roundup...

Seed Wars: How Farmers Lost the Right to Grow Their Own Crops

For thousands of years, farmers saved seeds from their...

Growing Tithonias in the UK

Tithonias, commonly known as Mexican sunflowers, are a vibrant...

Growing Alstroemeria in the UK

Alstroemeria, commonly known as the Peruvian lily or lily...
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