Join me as I plant a tree fern trunk into the jungle clearing area of our UK tropical jungle gardening and go through all the main care methods to keep these amazing tropical foliage plants happy and healthy in our climate. It's a bit longer video today and I cover where and when to plant a Dicksonia Antartica tree fern trunk in your exotic garden, how much shade a tree fern needs the right soil for it, how to water and feed your tree fern, how I prune the old fern fronds, when how to protect your tree fern overwinter as well as a general look at hardiness and the kinds of exotic or woodland shade plants I grow around tree ferns. It's worth planting these before the tree fern roots create a dense mat around it! So a packed video with loads of info that'll hopefully help you with any tree fern problems, if you've bought a tree fern trunk this spring or are looking to add one to your garden this year. I've put some links to the fertilisers and feeds I use below as well as go through the topics covered in the video:
HSK Tree Fern Feed Value 3 Pack (I use this sort, worth buying for tree ferns in pots and containers)
https://amzn.to/33Syw72
Vitax Tree Fern Feed (I've not used this one yet but the reviews look good!)
https://amzn.to/3byyTrv
Budget Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser (Great for a lot of 'tropical' style plants)
https://amzn.to/3cZofLn
20kg Chicken Manure Pellets, a great 'slow release' fertiliser for a lot of the tropical / exotic plants I love growing
https://amzn.to/3sZAj4R
Plantworks RHS Endorsed Mycorrhizal Fungi (I used this when planting a lot of my plants and trees out)
https://amzn.to/3bxm7tc
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Growing Tree Ferns (Dicksonia Antartica) in the UK
3:24 - When to plant a Tree Fern
5:06 - How to start a Tree Fern Trunk Growing
5:24 - How and When to Water a Tree Fern
6:17 - How to Water a Tree Fern in Winter
8:02 - Where to position and plant a Tree Fern
8:25 - What soil is best for Tree Ferns
8:46 - How to improve your soil for growing Tree Ferns
9:31 - How to feed Tree Ferns
10:31 - Which fertiliser for Tree Ferns
11:19 - When to Prune your Tree Fern / Crown Narrowing
13:12 - Tree Fern Winter Protection
13:58 - When & How to Wrap up a Tree Fern
14:31 - Are Tree Ferns Hardy in the UK?
15:48 - How to Plant a Tree Fern
17:18 - Using Mycorrhizal Fungi when planting
19:53 - How Deep to Plant a Tree Fern Trunk
24:16 - Watering a Tree Fern with a Hose
24:55 - Tree Fern Planting Ideas & Suggestions
26:08 - Tree Fern Care Tips
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