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Archive for August, 2010
Bonsai Olive Trees new in stock
Sunday, August 29th, 2010‘Athelas’ Explained
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010The meaning of 'Athelas' pronounced 'A-th-lass'. Being a Tolkien fan (Lord of the Rings) it seemed the most obvious and only sensible name for a Plant nursery. In Middle Earth the Athelas Plant was known as a magical healing plant which was especially potent when in the hands of a King. Now...
Cordyline australis ‘good palm tree substitute’
Friday, August 13th, 2010Those looking to create an exotic feel without the use of palm trees could turn to Cordyline australis. Its cabbage palm moniker can be misleading, as although it looks similar to a palm tree, it does not belong in this classification of plant species. However, according to the Daily Mail's...
Blue hesper palm ‘highly prized palm tree’
Friday, August 13th, 2010The blue hesper palm is highly prized in the UK due to the way it adds a dramatic dash of colour. Also known as Brahea armata, this stunning palm tree features blue-greyish fronds, which can change to a white hue in some lights. Highlighting the plant in a column for the Daily Mail, Constance...
Palm trees ‘become remarkably drought tolerant very quickly’
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Green-fingered enthusiasts may be surprised at how quickly their palm trees become drought tolerant. This is the view of the Daily Mail's Nigel Colborn, who said that palm trees become notably hardy after an initial dose of watering during the establishment period. He recommended some of the...