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

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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?

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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?

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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 Traveller’s Palm be grown in the UK?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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

Forest Master FM6DD Compact 6HP Petrol Wood Chipper REVIEW

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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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