Exotic gardening in UK - summer/autumn 2009

Will Giles talks about how he kept his Exotic garden in a state of "organised chaos" during the hottest and driest summer in the ...

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Key insights about video Exotic gardening in UK - summer/autumn 2009

🌱 This person has been growing a small plant that has now turned into five little plants.

🌸 These plants need regular watering and are flowering throughout the summer.

🎋 The person also has bamboo plants that they take bamboo canes from.

🌷 These plants are annual, meaning they need to be replanted every year.

💦 Regular watering is necessary for these plants, especially during dry periods.

🌴 The person uses lawn oscillators to water their plants, but it's better to give them a good soak and let them dry out.

🌿 The roots of the plants need to go down in search of water, so it's important to water them wisely.

🌍 Some of the plants are 22 years old and are considered to be totally hardy.

☀️ The heat and intense sunshine have contributed to the impressive growth of the plants.

🌺 Certain plants, like bromeliads, change colors depending on their environment.

Timestamped Summary

00:04 The gardener is showing off his impressive plant growth, having started with just a small plant.

00:21 He has grown five little plants from the original one and planted them in pots.

01:04 The gardener shows off his watering method for his plants, which involves using a hose rather than a watering can.

03:29 The gardener explains that he takes his bananas inside during the winter, removes the leaves, and keeps them dry until bringing them back outside in April or May.

03:57 The gardener shows off a bromeliad plant that has changed color from green to intense orange.

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Q&A

Do the plants need regular watering?

Yes, they do. Especially the annual ones and anything with shallow roots.

When did you start growing these plants?

I've been growing them for about six or seven years.

How do you grow these plants?

I plant them in pots and water them regularly.

Are these plants hardy?

Some of them are hardy, like the green Bernards, which are 22 years old. Others, like the Abyssinian banana, can be lost easily.

What do you do with the banana plants in winter?

I cut off the leaves, let the roots dry out, and bring them back out in April or May.

Why are the leaves of the banana plants like that?

That's what bananas do. They have organized chaos and their leaves curl up in the tropics.

How did you achieve such impressive growth in your garden?

The intense sunshine and regular watering during the summer months have contributed to the impressive growth in the garden.

Exotic gardening in UK - summer/autumn 2009

Key insights about video Exotic gardening in UK - summer/autumn 2009

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