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How to grow Melianthus Major

How to grow Melianthus Major

Melianthus major, commonly known as honey bush or giant honey flower, is an unusual and attractive perennial plant native to South Africa. It has unique blue-green foliage and produces interesting reddish-brown flowers. Here’s a guide ...

Climbing High: The Best Climbers for a UK Tropical-Style Garden

Climbing High: The Best Climbers for a UK Tropical-Style Garden

A tropical-style garden in the UK can transport you to warmer climes, filled with vibrant colors, lush foliage, and a sense of untamed wilderness. One of the best ways to achieve this look is by ...

How to insulate your greenhouse

How to insulate your greenhouse

A greenhouse is a gardener’s sanctuary, providing an ideal environment for nurturing plants year-round. However, maintaining optimal temperatures within the greenhouse can be challenging, especially during extreme weather conditions. Proper insulation is essential for regulating ...

How to Grow Bergenia ciliata ‘Wilton’

How to Grow Bergenia ciliata ‘Wilton’

Introduction Bergenia ciliata ‘Wilton’ is an enchanting perennial that brings a touch of exotic allure to any garden. Known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and charming pink flowers, this plant is particularly well-suited for UK ...

How to maintain Digiplexis Falcon Fire

How to maintain Digiplexis Falcon Fire

Digiplexis ‘Falcon Fire’ is an eye-catching hybrid plant that combines the characteristics of Digitalis (foxglove) and Isoplexis (Canary Island foxglove). It features tall flower spikes adorned with tubular flowers in shades of pink, coral, and ...

Green Alkanet

Green Alkanet

Introduction Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) is a perennial herb that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. With its striking blue flowers and broad, hairy leaves, it is both admired for its beauty and scorned for its ...

How to grow Sauromatum giganteum in the UK

How to grow Sauromatum giganteum in the UK

Sauromatum giganteum, commonly known as the voodoo lily or giant voodoo lily, is an unusual and fascinating plant known for its large, exotic-looking leaves and unique bloom. It can be grown in the UK, but ...

How to Grow Hosta ‘Patriot’

How to Grow Hosta ‘Patriot’

Hosta ‘Patriot’ is a popular variety of the Hosta genus, known for its striking variegated leaves featuring bold white edges and dark green centers. This hardy perennial is an excellent choice for shady garden spots, ...

Paulownia tomentosa care

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 var. tomentosa. The cultivation and care for the Foxglove Tree, Paulownia ...

How to Get Rid Of Garlic Mustard

How to Get Rid Of Garlic Mustard

Introduction:Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a highly invasive plant species that poses a significant threat to native ecosystems across North America and parts of Europe. Despite its unassuming appearance, this plant’s ability to outcompete native ...

How to Grow Pteris Umbrosa

How to Grow Pteris Umbrosa

Introduction to Pteris Umbrosa Pteris umbrosa, commonly known as the jungle brake or Australian brake fern, is a strikingly elegant fern native to the rainforests of Eastern Australia. With its lush, arching fronds and delicate, ...

How to grow Fuchsia Boliviana in the UK

How to grow Fuchsia Boliviana in the UK

Growing Fuchsia boliviana in the UK can be a bit more challenging due to the cooler climate. However, with the right care and attention, you can still enjoy the beauty of this exotic plant. Here’s ...

Growing Salix Acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’

Growing Salix Acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’

Overview 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, arching branches. It is a member of the Salicaceae family ...

How to grow Amicia zygomeris

How to grow Amicia zygomeris

Amicia zygomeris, commonly known as Yoke-leaved Amicia, is a distinctive and visually appealing perennial plant cherished for its unique yoke-shaped leaves and vibrant blossoms. Cultivating Amicia zygomeris successfully involves attention to its specific needs and ...

How to grow Verbascum

How to grow Verbascum

Verbascums, also known as mulleins, are a group of flowering plants renowned for their tall spikes adorned with delicate, cup-shaped flowers. These hardy perennials or biennials not only add a charming aesthetic to gardens but ...

How to grow Abutilon megapotamicum

How to grow Abutilon megapotamicum

Abutilon megapotamicum is not fully hardy and can only take temperatures down to minus five degrees centigrade. With this in mind it is best placed where it can be dug up and stored in a ...

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Dawson’s White’: A Garden Gem

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Dawson’s White’: A Garden Gem

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Dawson’s White’, commonly known as variegated Siberian bugloss, is a perennial plant that offers exceptional beauty and versatility for gardeners. Known for its striking foliage and delicate blue flowers, this cultivar is a ...

How to grow Coniogramme emeiensis ‘golden zebra’

How to grow Coniogramme emeiensis ‘golden zebra’

Coniogramme emeiensis ‘Golden Zebra’ is a cultivar of the Korean Goldband Fern that has striking golden-yellow variegation on its fronds. Growing ‘Golden Zebra’ is quite similar to the standard Coniogramme emeiensis, but it may have ...

Understanding USDA Zones: A Guide for Gardeners in the UK

Understanding USDA Zones: A Guide for Gardeners in the UK

Introduction:For gardening enthusiasts, understanding the climate zones is essential for choosing the right plants that will thrive in their local environment. While the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Hardiness Zone Map is well-known ...

Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’

Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is quite a tough plant. It’s fully hardy and does best in shade or dappled shade. The soil should ideally be fairly rich with plenty of humus. The tiny blue flowers come out ...

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

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 gardens that are popping up in the UK, you may be ...

How to Grow Catalpa erubescens Purpurea

How to Grow Catalpa erubescens Purpurea

Introduction to 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 deep purple and gradually turn dark ...

How to grow Solanum quitoense in the UK

How to grow Solanum quitoense in the UK

Solanum quitoense, commonly known as naranjilla or lulo, is a tropical fruit plant native to South America. Growing it in the UK can be challenging due to the colder climate, but it’s not impossible. Here ...

How to grow Pseudopanax ‘Cyril Watson’

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 grow Pseudopanax ‘Cyril Watson’ By following these guidelines, you can grow ...

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