Never cut these plants in September

September is the first month of autumn and there is a distinct change in the air! Leaves are starting to turn colour, flowering plants are running out of steam,  and the temptation to get back into the garden for a tidy up is compelling. However, before your get to work with you secateurs and shears, take a moment to check both what needs and what does not need cutting now. Get this wrong and you could be removing a huge amount of next years flowering wood which could ruin next years ornamental displays! In this video, English horticulturist Simon hopes to point you in the right direction by discussing which plants should never be cut in September!

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Five mistakes to avoid growing Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' Banana

Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' is considered to be one of the hardier bananas available to the exotic gardener. However it has been proven to be right on the edge of its ability to survive our winters here in the UK. Si in this video, English horticulturist Simon discuses the mistakes that need to be avoided to be the best out of this gorgeous architectural plant. Five mistakes to avoid growing Musa sikkimensis 'Red Tiger' Banana

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Five mistakes to avoid growing Japanese maples - Acer palmatum

Japanese Maples are amongst the most architectural and simply beautiful of all temperate garden plants. But as popular as they are they are often looking stunted or ragged. In most cases, the reason for this is because they have been planted in the wrong position in the garden. In this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses his top five mistakes that need to be avoided when growing Japanese Maples - Acer palmatum.

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How to Grow Japanese Painted Ferns - Athyrium niponicum

Japanese ferns, while small, make up for their stature with arguably some of the best leaf colouration that can be found on any fern. This makes them an extremely popular choice for planting in a shady garden. However they can be a little tricky to grow if you don't provide suitable garden conditions. In this video, English horticulturalist Simon discusses how to grow Japanese painted ferns.

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