Archive for the ‘Fruit & Nut’ Category

Musa basjoo ‘is worth experimenting with’

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Exotic plant growers could enjoy cultivating a Musa basjoo banana plant.According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), banana plants can make a "majestic addition to any conservatory or garden", thanks to their large, elegant leaves and "occasional bursts of fruit".It explained that while...

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Eriobotrya japonica plants look attractive throughout the year

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Gardeners looking for a plant that will look attractive throughout the year should opt for the Eriobotrya japonica. This is the view of the BBC Plant Finder website, which underlined the beauty of its glossy, dark green leaves. Also known as the loquat tree, it is a perfect plant for sheltered...

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Build a wall around your Ficus carica plants

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Gardeners have been urged to build a small wall around the base of their Ficus carica plants.These fig trees need to be contained to ensure they produce tasty fruit year after year, according to the Guardian. To achieve this, green-fingered enthusiasts should place four small upended paving...

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Eriobotrya japonica plant ‘lends a lush and tropical look to a garden’

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Those looking to give their garden a tropical feel have been advised to invest in an Eriobotrya japonica plant. Also known as the loquat tree, this lush plant has been praised by BBC horticultural blogger Sally Nex. She spoke to Alessandra Valsecchi from the Royal Horticultural Society's Wisley...

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Fig trees can be easily managed with wires

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Fig trees can be easily managed using wires. The plants, also known as Ficus carica, can add intrigue to any garden and are simple to cultivate, the BBC Plant Finder website stated. According to the advice portal, green-fingered enthusiasts should consider cultivating fig trees in a container,...

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