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Cycas revolvuta (Sago palm) with frost-damaged frond

How to prune cycas after frost damage: practical guide

Cycas (Sago palm) gets frost damage in cold winters. Learn how to prune carefully and support recovery with proper techniques.

8 min

Musa basjoo hardy banana with large green leaves and pseudostem

Planting

How to prune hardy banana (Musa basjoo): practical steps

Hardy banana (Musa basjoo) pruning creates shape, better feeding, and stimulates growth. Learn how to maintain your banana plant.

8 min

Exotic-looking garden with hardy palms, bamboo and large-leaved plants

Plant Combinations

Exotic but hardy: surprising plant combinations for temperate climates

Give your garden an exotic feel with hardy plants. Combinations of palms, bamboo and banana plants that survive northern winters.

5 min

Lush tropical garden corner with banana plants, palms, ferns and bold foliage

Plant Combinations

Tropical feel in your garden: plant combinations for an exotic paradise

Create a tropical feel in your garden with hardy plant combinations. Banana plants, palms, bamboo and grasses for an exotic look in a temperate climate.

5 min

Dramatic volcanic landscape of the Canary Islands with lush subtropical vegetation

Regional Garden Guides

Subtropical Atlantic gardening: the Canary Islands and Madeira

Gardening on the Canary Islands and Madeira. Subtropical plants, water-saving techniques and seasonal tips for the Atlantic island climate.

5 min

Lush tropical garden with large foliage plants, palms and a hidden seating area

Inspiration

Create a tropical garden: jungle vibes in your own backyard

Create a lush tropical garden with banana plants, palms and bold foliage. Tips for exotic planting in a Northern European climate.

4 min