Grow Guide: How to Grow to Care for Cordyline (Torbay Palm)
Cordyline is a genus consisting of about 15 species of reliable, woody flowering plants that will provide hardy winter structure and backbone to any garden. The... Read more.
Are Phormiums Frost Hardy?
Phormium plants, on average, are tolerant to frost and drought... Read more.
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Phormium Plants
Phormium plants are lovely, long-lived evergreen shrubs with striking clumps... Read more.
Can Phormium Be Cut Back?
Phormiums are beautiful plants cultivated mainly for their large, sword-shaped, spiky foliage. They have the potential to grow into very huge plants, so you wil... Read more.
Does Fatsia Like Sun Or Shade?
Fatsia plants and species generally prefer medium to full shade and soil that is slightly acidic and rich in compost. They thrive in large containers on shady p... Read more.
Left Handed Secateurs do exist! (and where we bought them from!)
We found some! We were asked a while back about them so here's some links to where you can find left handed secateurs for sale in the UK! Secateurs, also ... Read more.
Do You Cut Back Tree Ferns?
No! The fronds should be left on the plant until they die, where you can just leave them to just drop off naturally, or you can just prune them off, at least... Read more.
Are Tree Ferns Hardy?
While certain ferns do require particular growing circumstances, tree ferns are resilient, easy to cultivate and add a unique appeal to a variety of garden sett... Read more.
How Do You Take Care Of A Tree Fern?
The tree fern begins with a bare, soft, bristly trunk. The fronds begin to unfurl in late spring. The plant is transformed within a few weeks, with bright green... Read more.
How Quickly Does Trachycarpus Grow?
How Fast Does Trachycarpus wagnerianus Grow?
Trachycarpus wagnerianus have a moderate growth tendency and will reach a maximum height and spread of 16 to 19 fe... Read more.
How To Crown Lift A Tree – A step by step guide
Crown lifting a tree is the process of removing its lower... Read more.
Spotlight: Magnolia acuminata Blue Opal, The Blue Budded Tulip Tree
Magnolia Blue Opal
Magnolia blue opal is a large deciduous shrub that matures into a large tree. It is also called by its botanical name Magnolia Acuminata and... Read more.
How To Grow Chilli Plants Faster
Chilli is a fast-growing plant that (some in the wild can reach over 9 feet!) The growing conditions of chilli will determine how fast it will grow, so as long ... Read more.
When To Plant Chionodoxa Bulbs In The Uk
Scilla section Chionodoxa, also called Glory of the sun is a flowering bulb plant native to eastern Europe and flowers at high altitudes, hence, they are usuall... Read more.
How Fast Does Photinia Pink Marble Grow?
Photinia pink marble, also referred to as Photinia fraseri 'Cassini', is a beautiful, evergreen shrub with colourful foliage, commonly grown as an ornamental tr... Read more.
How Many Lumens To Grow Plants?
When it comes to lights, light bulbs, fluorescents, LED grow lights, etc, we are very familiar with the term Wattage (Watt) but hardly ever do we discuss lumens... Read more.
Can Knotweeds Grow Through Concrete?
Knotweeds, also known as Fallopia Japonica are aggressive, rapid growing... Read more.
When To Plant Teasel Plugs In The UK
Dipsacus fullonum popularly known as teasel plug plant or wild teasel is a hardy, herbaceous, biennial, wildflower plant. They sprout and develop for a year, th... Read more.
What Time Of The Day Do Plants Grow?
It is common knowledge that sunlight is an important energy... Read more.
Do Plants Die Of Old Age?
When you start keeping plants you begin to care for... Read more.