http://www.cooltropicalplants.com Turn your garden into a paradise using tropical plants, for part of the year at least.... en-us tropical plants Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:44:30 -0400 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:44:30 -0400 cooltropicalplants.com http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Kahili-ginger.html8e64b93fe58e0d92f315e76a0109df23Follow a journey of Hedychium gardnerianum the Kahili ginger, from seed to flower. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:44:53 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Colocasia-esculenta.html4b2ca98f59403de53111ed1fd956a042A how to guide to the growing of Colocasia esculenta, Arvi or Arbi Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:40:16 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Giant-reed.htmlfd50c830e29f18c2b7b94fa03093a398Had enough of your giant reed - Arundo donax? Here's how to get rid of it... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:13:18 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Arundo-donax-variegata.html55cfd0dfc6ce9f2c804328ecf393685aHow to propagate Arundo donax variegata from stem cuttings. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:43:34 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Pond-plant-basket.htmle3c67c47268480c69fa49955e808bfb5Unlike this sentence, A guide to effortless pond plant basket planting. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:22:39 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Cyperus-alternifolius.htmlafcc119478aa3ee5510a59640ee68506The easy going, easy growing Cyperus alternifolius is a great plant for the pond, bog garden or swamp pot. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:15:52 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Melianthus-major.htmladb51c8bd23b5b13ed230cbc298f13b7The trials and tribulations of growing Melianthus major - the honey bush. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:13:12 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Four-o-clocks.html0d1c468bcd5da929d070f5204fb56922Pictures and tips on growing Four o'clocks - Mirabilis jalapa Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:20:56 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Impatiens-flowers.htmld254ab64ae42bbc1e326c7529ada5a29How to grow impatiens flowers for inexhaustable , targeted colour. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:01 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Abyssinian-banana.htmle340a19edf8aad6421213e41e6d1c49aThe once in a life time, if you're an Abyssinian banana, joy of flowering. Lots and lots of pictures. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:23:59 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Persian-shield.html1a17b45c063e0fd5aab2b23e4bb70bedCultivation tips for the Persian shield (strobilanthes dyerianus). Pictures of how to take cuttings, plantings etc. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:56 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Banana-plant.html345dd6604523b42d6270a42260443aecDetailed pictures showing the recovery of a banana plant after frost has taken out the pseudostems. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:39:48 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Planning-a-garden.htmleb587d2f13e07fb7774f6d274fd5a263Advice on planning a garden using tropical plants. Loads of rather good pictures. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:24:04 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Bog-garden.html72c6da3328a41a9cf0c806baaea0c713An illustrated, step by step guide to creating a bog garden (swamp) for those hard to cultivate areas. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 05:49:10 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Soil-improvement.html4023db33d933f8fcbc65f55cc80609d2Soil improvement - A step by step illustrated guide to help you condition your soil and get the most out of your plants. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:02:54 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Canna.html982dc67d539018baa8aa0f2b68cb393ePictures and descriptions of canna varieties obtainable from seed. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:53:46 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/banana-seed.html5d8325bdc816d7698065a92ee8a08d26Pictures of banana flowers, pink bananas and banana seed. A photgraphic essay if you like. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:18:43 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Amaranthus.html90614c841bd308608886d91c8d1ac019Pictures and cultivation advice for a range of Amaranthus plants. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:14:21 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/plant-cuttings.htmlbfc72cb5c279916d06ca3ad1a2cf406fA step by step, illustrated guide demonstrating how to take plant cuttings. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:29:22 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Repotting.html233b354d6f2d659f6feccae99edc1b26An illustrated, step by step guide, to repotting your plants Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:24:43 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Starting-seeds.htmlada955148a93a5b75e7f91bcf228d26cThis page contains information on when to go about starting seeds for a temperate tropical garden. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:21:14 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/seedlings.html40ecb9b3704190e13af2e3044449a745An illustrated guide to growing on your seedlings once they have germinated Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:18:58 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/plant-seeds.html2522ff2a95b3ee335e2d7a8e74f77796An illustrated, step by step guide showing how to plant seeds. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:15:18 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Germinating-seeds.htmla0b8875672f18b3b3fcf350f8a422f35A guide to the various aspects of germinating seeds. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:09:03 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Storing-dahlias.html2f35691544d2c767d2d5d4258de10789Advice on storing dahlias overwinter. (illustrated) Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:21:47 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Propagating-dahlias.htmlb2f216e3b05404249f9fded73eea0047Propagating dahlias from cuttings is easy if you follow this illustrated guide. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:12:14 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Dahlia-tubers.htmlfc5e7ef45e7e7bfdca14b3c728f3a4a4An illustrated guide to propagating dahlia tubers by division. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:05:07 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Growing-dahlias.html5445dd249862d6bbb8b4293578ce1ed9A step by step guide to many aspects of growing dahlias Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:00:43 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Cigar-plant.htmldee1d7f7f24b2ca2b725b3f4f685b42dGrowing advice and images of the Mexican cigar plant - cuphea ignea. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:59:28 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Growing-canna.htmla9c10f0d78f8a4644e919af756d10382Growing canna from seeds or rhizomes is easy when you know how. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:00:09 -0500 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Tropical-garden-picture-4.html56b0f897d514d663b64fedf40da45666Tropical garden picture featuring red and green tropical foliage. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:51:50 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Tropical-garden-picture-3.htmle952d8f96d2adfe8765b6a809cda4ae6tropical garden picture featuring the large leaves of the Abyssinian banana and coco yam. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:49:36 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Tropical-garden-picture-1.html31f96e4fa7730d11a55f836032295012Tropical garden picture featuring contrasting foliage and colour. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:46:29 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Tropical-garden-picture-2.htmlbd8166277f652b6a8da2df21a2e25254Tropical garden picture of bananas in the mist, three to be precise (pictures). Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:44:51 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/tropical-garden-pictures-1.htmlabd809e0e3e623265c828a0081c16a6aA collection of sumptuous tropical garden pictures Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:37:28 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Black-mondo-grass.html4a04a3abfc69448e902434c5f8d2e3dfCare and propagation of black mondo grass or Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens Fri, 3 Oct 2008 07:14:53 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/The-lawn.html88e449e7b51dc83d3216d2e72ddf105eGuide lines for not keeping the lawn perfect. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 07:11:02 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/The-wildlife-pond.html482b907ebe28ff6b91163f7f5e482bc1Use the wildlife pond to attract frogs n' stuff to your garden. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:11:15 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Ornamental-grass.html153b414bf7030d03e2315ef975ced271A collection of ornamental grass and grass-like plants to add a steamy feel to your garden. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:04:34 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Greenhouse-gardening.htmlb209149a1966fa74747d93707ce559ecGreenhouse gardening tips and techniques, the emphasis on raising tropical plants in a cool climate. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:01:26 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Greenhouse-equipment.html5738614f053afc5c581397cda2aaed95Tried and tested greenhouse equipment to help make raising exotic plants easier Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:33 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Garden-ponds.htmla228bf28822b184916061180f85cb006Essential information on many aspects of garden ponds. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:58:43 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Exotic-trees-and-shrubs.html252651f49a21805885fd505de17db155A selection of exotic trees and shrubs which can be grown with little or no winter protection. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:54:25 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Beshorneria-yuccoides.html3a615cf76cfa9771517ba4d929f48d7aAdvice and some really rather good pictures of Beshorneria yuccoides. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:44:52 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Arundo-donax.htmla786b2d68ea28db0c74fc3642f2b693fArundo donax or giant reed is a particulary luxuriant ornamental grass. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:40:05 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Plant-list-Z.html0127c6bbc77b2a4430559a26d33a6b69Botanical plant list begining with Z. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:35:59 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Plant-list-Y.htmled7c72d6a6631c5bccb95449d53f760eBotanical plant list begining with Y. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:34:55 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Plant-list-X.html1a1f9a48e2e35f31e4a818b836818c32Botanical plant list begining with X. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:31:19 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Plant-list-T.html6a7bdb6f0f5d4e8af01941efbbe235faBotanical plant list begining with T. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:30:19 -0400 http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Plant-list-S.html3bb4ae67c42dfa6666d681b5da93f102Botanical plant list begining with S. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:29:02 -0400