Thursday, April 17, 2025

Gardening questions

Do daffodils kill other flowers in the same vase?

Daffodils look great in a display with other flowers but daffodils kill other flowers in the same vase? Yes, daffodils do make other flowers wilt...

Will my cold damaged Cordyline survive?

Cordylines have taken a beating over the 2022/23 winter. The combination of snow and freezing temperatures has caused many to present with browning leaves...

How to grow Brugmansia from seed

Brugmansia seeds can be grown from seed but you are going to need artificial heat and light and patience to get them going. First...

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...

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...

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...
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