Craig, Author at Grow Paradise

How to Overwinter Your Tropical Plants in the UK: A Complete Beginner-Friendly Guide

If your Colocasias, Alocasias, and bananas are starting to look a bit sulky, don’t panic — that’s completely normal at this time of year. As the days shorten and night…

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How to Insulate a Greenhouse with Bubble Wrap: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Maximum Winter Warmth

Whether you’ve a small back garden greenhouse or a larger greenhouse where you want to grow plants in winter, this step-by-step will help you keep the space warmer, protect plants…

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DIY Garden Stream Water Feature | Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide

Adding a stream to your garden is one of the most relaxing and rewarding DIY projects you can take on. The gentle sound of trickling water, the shimmer of sunlight…

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Spade dividing banana plant pup from main stem

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How to divide banana plant pups

Banana plants make a fantastic addition to any garden, bringing a bold, tropical look that instantly transforms outdoor spaces. Many people think of bananas as purely tropical plants, but you…

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How to Grow a Wildflower Garden (Even if You’re a Beginner)

This might just be the easiest garden you’ll ever grow — and it’s amazing for wildlife too! A wildflower garden can transform your space into a vibrant patch of color…

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How to grow Brugmansia: A guide to cuttings and winter storage

How to Grow Brugmansia: Brugmansia, also known as the angel’s trumpet, is a beautiful and fragrant flowering plant that is native to South America. It is a popular choice for…

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How to grow banana plants from seed

Banana plants are fantastic fast growing, fruit bearing plants that are fun to grow from seed. Growing bananas from seed is very rewarding and can be fairly easy if you…

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HOW TO OVERWINTER ALOCASIA & COLOCASIA PLANTS

You would be hard pressed to find a leaf that can give your garden a taste of the tropics as easily as Colocasia/Alocasia plants. There are hundreds of fantantastically varied…

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RELAXING LOOK AROUND MY SMALL TROPICAL OASIS IN LATE SUMMER

2021 was a fantastic year in my small tropical style garden. Lush exotic leaves are huge and the bold tropical flowers did not disappoint. In late summer I took the…

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How to winter dry store Cannas & divide in spring

Canna Plant Winter Care: A Comprehensive Guide Canna plants, with their vibrant blooms and lush foliage, add a tropical flair to any garden. However, as winter approaches, these beauties require…

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