Gardeners have been advised to keep plants such as yellow groove bamboo looking impressive by following a simple maintenance routine.According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), bamboo can become unsightly if left to its own devices, but keeping the plants under control does not require...
Archive for July, 2010
Routine maintenance ‘keeps bamboo looking good’
Friday, July 30th, 2010Make an impact with jelly palms
Friday, July 30th, 2010With many Britons selecting plants to bring a tropical feel to their gardens, now could be the perfect time to add a jelly palm.This large evergreen tree more than makes up for its lack of hardiness with "sheer impact", the BBC Plant Finder website comments.Also known as Butia capitata, the...
Arrow bamboo ‘offers versatility’
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Arrow bamboo could be a good choice for gardeners seeking a versatile plant to use as a background for other shrubs.According to the BBC Plant Finder, the large leaves of the plant give it an "exuberant tropical appearance" that suits its frequent application as an informal garden screen or...
Umbrella bamboo ‘is a distinctive and attractive specimen’
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010Umbrella bamboo is a real head-turner due to its distinctive canes and attractive appearance. This is according to a BBC Gardeners' World guide to growing this pretty specimen, which underlined how even a beginner should be able to help it flourish. Also known as Fagesia murieliae, it is...
Are more Brits set to plant Canary Island date palms?
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010More Britons are set to opt for Mediterranean plants such as Canary Island date palms, if one expert's words are anything to go by. Garden designer Charlotte Rowe said that UK horticulturalists are becoming more adventurous in their planting schemes and adapting their choices to suit the...