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Grease bands are strips of material, such as cloth or paper, used to wrap around trees to prevent pests, such as caterpillars, from climbing up and feeding on the leaves. They are commonly used...

Winter washing of roses and fruit trees is a horticultural practice to remove any residue, such as dust, debris, and disease-carrying organisms, from the foliage and stems. This helps to prevent fungal diseases, promote...

The paper bark birch, also known as the white paper bark birch or canoe birch, is a deciduous tree species native to northern and central regions of North America. It is named for its...

Crown reduction is a pruning technique for reducing the height and spread of the upper branches of a tree to improve its overall balance and appearance, and to reduce wind resistance and weight. It...

Lesser Celandine is becoming a problem in quite a problem in lots of gardens. Although short-lived in the spring before it dies back it does add some colour in the spring with its yellow...

Pruning hydrangeas and removing old flower heads in spring is a common practice for promoting healthy growth and improving blooming. Pruning should be done after the last frost, typically in late spring, while deadheading...

How to control black spot on roses with some winter care Black spot is a common fungal disease that affects roses. To control it, you should follow these steps: It’s important to note that...

To winter wash fruit trees, you should first remove any dead or diseased branches, then use a solution of water and horticultural oil such as Vitax winter wash or Jeyes fluid to spray the...

A grease band is a band of sticky material, often petroleum jelly, insecticidal soap or grease band grease, applied around the trunk of a fruit tree to trap and kill crawling insects such as...