Five mistakes to avoid when overwinter the Tree Dahlia: Winterize Dahlia...

Tree Dahlias, Dahlia imperialis, are without doubt an impressive addition to any garden, however they can be difficult to overwinter due to their subtropical origins. That said, with a little thought before planting and minimal winter protection you can overwinter tree dahlias in the ground, avoiding the rigmarole of lifting them out the ground  and overwintering them in a frost free position. in this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses his five mistakes to avoid when overwintering or winterizing  the Tree Dahlia: Winterize Dahlia imperialis.

For most people, gardening in December is more about enjoying the garden from the comfort of your back room rather than doing any actual work in it. However, there are a number of time sensitive cuts that will need to be made in order to improve the health or your plants and to ensure fantastic flowering displays in the following season. So in this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants he regards needs to be cut during this month. Never forget to cut these plants in December.

Cycad Problems, Pests and Disease Treatment and Control: Sago palm, Cyca...

Cycads are amongst the most eye-pleasing and architectural foliage plants that you can have in the garden. They can even be grown outside in the mildest parts of the UK! Unfortunately the can be at risk to various pest and diseases and so in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses Cycad Problems, Pests and Disease Treatment and Control, predominantly Sago palm, scientific name: Cycas revoluta.

For most people, gardening in December is more about enjoying the garden from the comfort of your back room rather than doing any actual work in it. However, there are a number of time sensitive cuts that will need to be made in order to improve the health or your plants and to ensure fantastic flowering displays in the following season. So in this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants he regards needs to be cut during this month. Never forget to cut these plants in December.

How to Overwinter Canna Lilies

Canna lilies are a fantastic group of species and hybrids that can bring a touch of the tropics to your more temperate suburban garden. However there can be some issues regarding surviving the winter freeze. In this video English horticulturist Simon discusses which  Canna lilies are frost tender or fully hardy, as well as techniques that can be applied to overwinter them.

For most people, gardening in December is more about enjoying the garden from the comfort of your back room rather than doing any actual work in it. However, there are a number of time sensitive cuts that will need to be made in order to improve the health or your plants and to ensure fantastic flowering displays in the following season. So in this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants he regards needs to be cut during this month. Never forget to cut these plants in December.

Cut these Plants Back Now in December, Before it's too Late Prune, Trim

For most people, gardening in December is more about enjoying the garden from the comfort of your back room rather than doing any actual work in it. However, there are a number of time sensitive cuts that will need to be made in order to improve the health or your plants and to ensure fantastic flowering displays in the following season. So in this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses which plants he regards needs to be cut during this month. Never forget to cut these plants in December.

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Mistakes to avoid overwintering Echiums, trees Echium pininana Pride of ...

Tree Echiums, Echium pininana and Pride of Madeira, Echium candicans are two fantastic exotic flowering plants that, with a little winter management, can survive our UK winters ensuring an impressive flowering display in the spring. In this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses his mistakes to avoid when overwintering Echiums.

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What is the best Fertilizer to use on Proteas? Blue Nurseries - phosphor...

Before you consider putting down a plant fertiliser on your precious Protea's just stop! Why? Because proteas are notorious from suffering with Phosphorus toxicity which can cause sever foliage damage and even death in  extreme circumstances! However there are products on the market which have zero  in them. We find out what they are.

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Monty Don says 'Don't miss out on planting these seeds and bulbs in Dece...

December is here and Christmas is nearly upon us. While, for many of us,  thoughts of gardening have been postponed until the spring, Monty Don has a couple of last minute garden jobs for you to consider. So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses the seeds and bulbs which Monty Don does not want you to miss out on planting and sowing in December.

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Alan Titchmarsh's last minute gardening jobs for December

You may be thinking that with Christmas on its way, your gardening jobs would be at an end. However you would be wrong! Why? Because the lovely Alan Titchmarsh has some last minute garden jobs for you to action before the freezing weather rolls in and ruins any further gardening activities. So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses Alan Titchmarsh's last minute gardening jobs for December so you can work out which ones apply to you!

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Four ways to Transform Your winter Garden Into a Paradise for Birds!

If you are looking to attract birds by creating or planting a bird friendly garden then there are a number of things that you can do! You can provide bird houses or nesting boxes, you can create habitat, provide fresh water sources or simply put our food for you birds! In this video, English horticulturist Simon discusses four ways in which you can improve your garden in order to provide a more bird-friendly environment  which will hopefully encourage more birds to your garden and increase sustainable bird populations in your area. 

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