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How do you Look After Ensete Bananas Over Winter in the UK?

Ensete bananas, particularly Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', also known as the Abyssinian banana, are prized for their striking, tropical appearance. With their large, deep red or green leaves, they bring...

Why Prune in November?

Today, we’re talking about a critical task for UK gardeners in November—pruning shrubs. This time of year, many...

Essential gardening jobs for November in the UK

Today we’ll be talking about essential gardening jobs for November in the UK. The weather may be colder,...

Growing Water Lilies in the UK: Varieties, Care, Colours, and Pond Tips

Water lilies are one of the most elegant additions to any pond, bringing vibrant color, shade, and a...

The Secret Gardeners: Pollinators of the UK

Welcome back to Local Gardener, where we dig into the intricate relationships between nature and humanity. Today we’re...

Scatter a little LOVE this Christmas with Seedball

Wildflower specialist, Seedball, launch LOVE tins and Love Bees gift set to encourage wildlife and protect bees this Christmas. Seedball is a non-profit company on...

How to grow Crocus

Crocus Crocus are not really bulbs but are actually corms. Corms derive from stem tissue whereas bulbs come from altered leaf...

Climate Change to bring Tropical Look to UK Gardens

New research shows that a third of the nation (30%) claim to be excellent when it comes to gardening, but climate change could be...

how to protect banana plants over winter

If there is one garden style that has really taken off during the last couple of years it's the trend for tropical style gardens....

How to over-winter your plants successfully?

Our prized plants and trees are particularly vulnerable in wintertime.  High winds, frost and snow can destroy years of growing in very little time,...