Yew tree berried seeds are poisonous
As the climate warms in the UK yew trees and plants ( taxus baccata ) seem to be producing more fruit and seed as berry seeds.The seeds are contained within a red fleshy coating...
Category: Garden Plants
How to care for your hedges
A hedge can be an important part of a property such as a house. Often providing privacy and screening unwanted views and overlooking windows etcIt’s important to maintain your hedge as replacing it can...
Growing acid loving plants on a neutral or alkaline soil
Neutral and alkaline soil with a soil pH of 6.5 and above in most cases is not the best soil for growing acid-loving plants such as azaleas and Rhododendrons.If you have garden soil with...
How to care for lavender
Caring for Lavender in Your Garden Late August and early September offer the perfect opportunity to start pruning your lavender in preparation for the cooler months. Pruning is essential to keeping lavender healthy and...
Supporting your climbers and wall shrubs
After investing your time and money in establishing your climbing plants such as clematis armandii and wall shrubs including ceanothus it’s important to safeguard your plants by creating a sturdy framework that will support...
How to deal with Fuchsia Gall Mites
Fuchsia gall mite was found in mainland Britain in 2007. It has become a frequent enquiry to the GardenAdvice Gardening Advice service, especially from southern England. It has also spread northwards and into Wales. The...
Autumn and winter pots and containers
Creating some autumn and winter pots for your garden is a create way to add some colour during the darker months of the year in your garden. A range of pots and containers grouped...
How do trees survive droughts
In the UK although not published most years we have a number of mini droughts defined as a period of out to 40 days without rain.Once a tree is established they have several ways...
Late summer plants for bees
Bees need a steady flow of flowers throughout the year to supply them with pollen and nectar for the production of honey.Two of the best late summer flowering plants to support bees areHibiscus and...
Planning for a colourful gardening spring
Gardening is all about planning. As we come into August now is the time to start thinking about organising some spring bulbs to create some early season colour next yearTraditionally spring bulbs are ordered...
