Gardeners who wish to ensure their black bamboo flourishes should give them a little grooming from time to time. According to the Daily Telegraph's horticultural expert Helen Yemm, thinning this spectacular plant is important, along with snipping out old and tatty shoots at ground level....
Archive for May, 2010
Black bamboo flourishes with a little grooming
Friday, May 28th, 2010Small bamboo is ideal container plant
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Gardeners who opt for smaller varieties of bamboo should consider cultivating them in a container. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), green-fingered enthusiasts should choose a large pot and apply loam-based compost to ensure good growth. During the summer months, gardeners must...
Kentia palm tree ‘adds touch of elegance’
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010The Kentia palm tree is the perfect choice for those wishing to add a "touch of elegance" to their garden or indoor display. This is the view of the BBC Plant Finder website, which recommended this "old favourite" for those starting out in the world of exotic plants and tropical gardens. Growing...
Should Chusan palms be grown in containers?
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010One of the key decisions facing those who opt for a chusan palm is whether to grow it in a container. Many green-fingered enthusiasts make this choice based on the environment they live in and the growing conditions they offer. According to the BBC Plant finder, the chusan palm can be grown with...
Dwarf fan palm ‘will be centre of attention in the garden’
Monday, May 24th, 2010The dramatic Dwarf fan palm will steal the limelight and take centre stage in any garden. This is according to the BBC's advice service the Plant Finder, which underlined how the Dwarf fan palm offers an "exotic focal point". It stated that it is a plant to take time over as it is slow growing...