Tropical Plant News

Winter is has and truly announced itself, and it seems like it will be another cold one. Every year, it seems to be a record winter for one thing or another. Last night's temperatures in mid-Wales reached -17c which is the earliest, coldest weather for 20 odd years. Anyway back to the tree...

'Bananas' in this post refers to the Musa varieties and the Red Banana - Ensete ventricosum. There is so much written about protecting bananas that its become equal part science and art-form, but to be honest as with most things it really doesn't have to be very complicated. Soil...

This is what we love more than most, hearing from our happy customers, this kind comment below from Patrick is much appreciated, and many thanks: Hi Athelas, My Bamboo plant arrived today. Thankyou so much for the speedy trouble free service. The plant was in excellent condition and I wish...

Being a blogger I like to see what other garden bloggers and forum members are saying online. Well as you can imagine there are blogs and discussions on just about anything garden/plant related that you could imagine. But I must say I do love perusing these forums especially those related to...

Green-fingered enthusiasts cultivating a rock garden should grow some Festuca glauca. This striking blue grass is a perfect choice for this type of yard due to its versatility, according to the BBC Plant Finder website. The advice portal recommended trying this stunning plant in a...