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Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning...

Dividing Snowdrops: A Step-by-Step...

Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are a cherished sight in late winter, heralding the arrival...

Force Rhubarb: A Gardener’s...

Forcing rhubarb is a traditional gardening technique that produces tender, sweet stalks, perfect...
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How to Grow Catalpa erubescens Purpurea

Catalpa erubescens Purpurea, commonly known as the purple catalpa, is a stunning hybrid tree noted for its large, heart-shaped leaves that emerge as a...

Growing Salix Acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’

Salix acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’, commonly known as the willow, is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its striking blue-green foliage and graceful,...

Growing Dendroseris litoralis

Dendroseris litoralis, commonly known as the cabbage tree, is an extraordinary plant that brings a touch of exotic flair to any garden with its...

How to Grow Euphorbia mellifera

Euphorbia mellifera, commonly known as honey spurge, is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub known for its honey-scented flowers and striking foliage. Native to...

How to grow Pseudopanax ‘Cyril Watson’

Pseudopanax ‘Cyril Watson’, also known as Mountain Toatoa, is a striking evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. Here’s a general guide on how to...

How to grow Liriodendron tulipifera the Tulip Tree

Growing a tulip tree, also known as Liriodendron tulipifera, can be a great addition to a tropical garden in the UK. Here’s a guide...

How to grow Cyathea cooperi

Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian Tree Fern, is a stunning fern that can add a touch of tropical elegance to your garden...

Paulownia tomentosa care

Paulownia tomentosa is commonly known as the Empress Tree or Princess Tree, while the Foxglove Tree is a different species known as Paulownia tomentosa...

How to grow Paulownia

Paulownia tomentosa, sometimes called the Foxglove tree, is grown in tropical style gardens for it’s enormous leaves that can get to 30cm long. It’s common...

Growing Olive Trees in the UK

Growing Olive Trees in the UK: A Gardener’s Guide Olive trees (Olea europaea) have long been associated with the warm Mediterranean, but they can thrive...

Magnolia Grow Guide

Magnolia Grow Guide Magnolias are iconic flowering trees and shrubs known for their large, showy blooms and often fragrant flowers. They thrive in a variety...

Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’

Common Name: Black Cherry PlumBotanical Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'Family: RosaceaeHardiness Zone: RHS H5 (Hardy in most of the UK), USDA Zone 4-9Origin: Cultivar of...

Is your Leylandii going brown?

Leylandii going brown is usually a sign of stress or poor health caused by specific environmental or biological factors. Below are the key reasons...

The Ginkgo Tree: Living Fossils and Symbols of Resilience

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), often called a "living fossil," is one of the most remarkable plants in the world. With its unique fan-shaped...

Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning shapes the tree, improves fruit quality, and prevents disease. Here’s everything...

Conifers Uncovered: Soil Impacts, Pests, Diseases, Pruning, and Best & Worst Varieties

Welcome to Local Gardener, where we dig into the joys and challenges of gardening! Today, we’re tackling conifers—those iconic evergreens that bring beauty and...

How to Assess Tree Safety For High Winds

Trees are a vital part of any garden, providing beauty, shade, and habitats for wildlife. However, during high winds, they can pose a hazard...

Can the Traveller’s 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...
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