Exotic Garden Jobs for September Update

So technically we should still be enjoying the balmy days of summers end, but the reality is that both the garden and the weather are displaying distinct autumnal qualities. This means that gardens have begun their slow but relentless journey of leaf drop, die-back and collapse! And for gardeners this means more work is required to keep the place smart and ornamental. At the beginning of the month English horticulturist put a metaphorical pin in to a number of jobs that needed doing for September. This video shows how many (if any) he achieved!

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Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Tulips Bulbs

Tulips are not only the first, highly ornamental group of flowering plants to emerge in the spring, they are arguably the brightest, most colourful and architecturally perfect of all spring bulbs! However there are some reliability issues with tulips bulbs as retailers have a habit of selling cheap, undersized bulbs, and growers seem to be more interested in developing increasingly flamboyant blooms with a disregard to plant health, hardiness and quality. So to help increase your chances of securing a wonderful display of tulip blooms check out English horticulturist Simon' five mistakes to avoid growing Tulips.

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How to Take Euphorbia Cuttings

The Euphorbia genus contains one of worlds largest groups of related plant species, including a large range of attractive, shrubby species and cultivars suitable for the suburban garden. So in this video English horticulturist explains how to propagate them from cuttings in order to beef up your own garden displays for minimum cost. Just don't forget to get permission when taking plant material.

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Tropical Gardens UK: Tresco Abbey - Head Gardener Tour PART 3

Yes, we finally published Part 3 in our 'Tresco Abbey - Head Gardener Tour' series. So join us as we walk around the Abbey garden with Andrew Lawson, while simultaneously picking his brains for horticultural gems!

Don't forget to check out out part one and part two. Keep an eye out for our final episode - part four. 

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Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Snowdrops - Galanthus

Snowdrops are often considered to be the first flowers of spring, and while that is not remotely true they are arguably amongst the most eye-catching. As such they are extremely popular to buy however to get the best display from them  there a number of mistakes that can easily made which you may which to avoid! So to find out how to grow, plant and care for you snowdrops - Galanthus species and cultivars check out English horticulturist Simon 'Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Snowdrops' video

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Garden Pest and Disease Warnings for September

Summer seems to have returned mid way through September and has brought with it an influx of seasonal pests. However forewarned is forearmed, so in this video English horticulturist Simon shows you which pest are making a comeback, and which ones are new for this season. Furthermore he will show you what to look for and what steps can e taken to manage your pest problems.

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Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing Dahlias

Dahlia growing used to be a big passion with gardeners over most of the latter half of last century, but went out of fashion during the end of the 1970's and early 1980's. However, they appear to becoming more popular again but not the large blowsy show plants. No, it is the more compact forms with dark foliage and simple blooms that have captured gardeners imagination. So to find out how to grow, plant care for and generally get the best performance out of your Dahlias just check out this video from English horticulturalist Simon.

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Tropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden Jobs for September

September has finally arrived and immediately brought autumn with it which was a bit crap! We were hoping for two or three weeks of warm weather, but sadly that is now a distant memory. However work in the garden hasn't stopped and with many plants beginning to prematurely drop their leaves due to the drop in temperature the autumn tidy up has already started. To find out more check out English horticulturist Simon's 'Exotic Garden Jobs for September' video.

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How to Grow, Plant and Care for the Silver Tree: Leucadendron argentuem

Leucadendron argentuem is arguably one of the most beautiful of all ornamental trees, Commonly known as the 'Silver Tree', it is a native to the cape peninsula of South Africa where sadly it is now endangered due to  urban development, inappropriate fire management, and competition from non-native trees! However, there are a number of nurseries which are successfully propagating this stunning species, so if you want to find out the growing requirements of Leucadendron argentuem check out English horticulturist Simon's video 'How to Grow, Plant and Care for the Silver Tree'.

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How to Grow, Plant and Care for Canna Lilies

Canna lilies are among the most exotic of all flowering garden plants and while for the most part they are surprisingly easy to look after there can be some mistakes made which will reduce your enjoyment of these plants. So in this video English horticulturist Simon explains his essential tips on how to grow plant, grow and care for your Canna lilies as well as cover the most common pests and diseases which they can suffer from.

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Tropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden September Tour

Oh my goodness, summer is almost over and many of my exotic plants have yet to bloom! So follow English horticulturist as he takes a tour of his exotic garden, bemoaning the performance of his so-called fancy specimen plants. 

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Tropical Gardens UK: How to Plant and Grow Calla Lilies

Calla lilies are a surprisingly cold-hardy, herbaceous perennial with some wonderfully coloured exotic blooms. So if you would like to plant and grow calla lilies check out what English horticulturist Simon has to say regarding his experience of growing them in his tropical effect, cold-hardy exotic garden.

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Tropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden Jobs for August Update

With the arrival of August, summer finally returned. But if I am being honest our exotic garden hasn't performed as well as expected, so a certain amount of work has to be put in place to support some of the more tender plants that hadn't survived last winter too well. So in this video English horticulturist Simon takes a tour of his exotic garden to point out which of the works discussed in our earlier video have been achieved.

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How to Get Rid of and Kill Box Tree Caterpillar

The box tree caterpillar moth is an insidious pest, capable of denuding a mature box plant in a matter of days! So what can be do to get rid of or kill the Box tree caterpillar? Well, we will be covering three ways in this video so hold onto your hats. However, if you are in the UK it's not going to be all good news! To find out more check out our 'How to Get Rid of and Kill Box Tree Caterpillar' video.

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