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Kate I remember on my way to school when I was about 8 seeing Goldfinches in some one's garden and thinking how wonderful they looked and how we never had bird's like that in our garden,I thought they were quite exotic and where did they get them

mainly flies), but in the past I've seen wasps and tortoiseshell butterflies eagerly making the most of this final feed of nectar before hibernating.Fatsia japonica is an exotic looking evergreen shrub with large glossy, lobed leaves. Despite its tropical

I have a large Alstroemeria in a pot, I understand they are not fully hardy in cold climates.  If I move the pot to an unheated greenhouse or shed overwinter will this be enough to keep it ?  Also if the plant survives, when is the best time

to prevent it drying out.The exotic striped spathe will form on the side of the leaf stalk and lasts about one week before beginning to fade.AdamAdd loam or John Innes to your compost to improve nutrient levels, and start feeding every week once your plants

hi i have just managed to aquire some very exotic plant cuttings ( impatiens niamniamensis parrot plant ) is there any body who has them ? if so has any body have any tips on how to care for them . thanks . pineapple . p.s. said cuttings are on my

. Nothing more exotic than that - bit disappointing really!Once you've planted Jersusalem artichokes you've got them for an awfully long time. Even the tiniest bit of tuber will sprout and grow so it's easiest just to devote a corner of the plot to them

beautfully exotic feel) and that the plants are sterile so wont set seed . Asilvert, I think their sterility.....or lack of it....is the reason they are perennial and I agree that they are more exotic due to crossed parentage. Gardengirl I have tried

Protect tender plants for winterThe trend for growing exotic looking plants in our gardens means that some of them may need protection from the worst of the winter cold and wet. Wrap half hardy bananas, palms and tree ferns with fleece, straw

Hello All, Plants are expensive creatures - particularly when you have a garden almost stripped bare. I'm after a range of plants, grasses which will act as a screen between neighbours and give that 'exotic' touch. Talking obvious choices

I recently moved into a new home with very nicely landscaped yard and gardens, lots of exotic, mature plants. However, I've realized that there is poison ivy everywhere. In the beds, growing up every tree, the house, in the yard... I'm very