{"id":104353,"date":"2019-02-24T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-24T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/exotic-plants-that-thrive-in-cold-weather-james-wong\/"},"modified":"2019-02-24T18:02:48","modified_gmt":"2019-02-24T11:02:48","slug":"exotic-plants-that-thrive-in-cold-weather-james-wong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/exotic-plants-that-thrive-in-cold-weather-james-wong\/","title":{"rendered":"Exotic plants that thrive in cold weather | James Wong"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nIf your garden has been looking a little sad, plan now for a more verdant winter next yearGardening is a fascinating art form. As much as it is about experiencing tranquillity and nature, it is also about the excitement of escapism that these enclosed ecosystems can bring. In the UK, perhaps the ultimate in horticultural escapism is the subtropical garden style, where plants and design features are cleverly combined to create the illusion of being transported to a tropical island.Sadly, many exotic-style gardens rely on herbaceous perennials or bedding plants which, despite providing a riot of colour and structure in summer, can leave these schemes looking grey and dreary come winter. However, there are some hardy jungle-effect plants out there that positively come into their own in the dark days of winter, seemingly defying all the laws of nature to create the look of a rainforest floor even when there is snow and frost on the ground. If it\u2019s jungle escapism you are after, here are three of the best plants to help you get there. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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