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What’s the best way to over winter Musa Basjoo bananas?

Bananas are in a group of about seventy species in the genus of Musa. They are indigenous to India, SE Asia and Northern Australia....

How to bubble wrap a greenhouse

A greenhouse is a gardener’s sanctuary, providing an ideal environment for nurturing plants year-round. However, maintaining optimal temperatures within the greenhouse can be challenging,...

What temperatures will Musa Basjoo go down to?

The leaves of Muso Basjoo will stop growing at 12 degrees Centigrade. They will start to get leaf damage at zero degrees centigrade. A young...

How do you Look After Ensete Bananas Over Winter in the UK?

Ensete bananas, particularly Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’, also known as the Abyssinian banana, are prized for their striking, tropical appearance. With their large, deep red or green...

Protect Tree Ferns

Tree ferns, such as the popular Dicksonia antarctica, are prized for their exotic beauty and structural presence, making them a focal point in many UK...

Prepare Cannas for winter

While all cannas benefit from winter protection in the UK, some varieties are notably hardier than others. These differences in hardiness depend on their...

Protect Musa basjoo Bananas

Musa basjoo, also known as the hardy banana, is a popular choice for UK gardens thanks to its lush, tropical appearance and impressive cold...

Take in Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’

Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’, commonly known as the red Abyssinian banana, is a stunning focal point in tropical-style gardens, thanks to its bold, red-tinged leaves and...

What temperature should I store my ensete banana at?

Ensete bananas should be stored at 5C-10c. Any higher and they will start to grow. They cannot withstand sub zero temperatures, even when dormant. How...

Why is wet cold so bad for plants?

When the temperature drops, plants face significant challenges. While cold alone is harmful, the combination of cold and wet conditions is especially destructive, creating...

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