Leslie Tuttle

What styles of tropical garden are there?

There are several different styles of tropical gardens that draw inspiration from various cultural and design influences. Here are some popular styles of tropical...

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...

What’s the best way of over wintering Musa Basjoo bananas?

The first thing to do though is to cut off the leaves. Do this after the temperature has gone low enough to blacken the...

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...

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...