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Gardening Advice Question Overwinter geraniums in a cold greenhouse in the UK GardenAdvice Answer Overwintering geraniums in a cold greenhouse can be a straightforward process if you adhere to these guidelines: To begin,...
How to move a tree peony Tree peonies – they hate being moved and are known to sulk if they are. However, if you are desperate to move a tree peony they need...
Moving a monkey puzzle tree can be a difficult task due to its large size and deep root system. It is best to move the tree during its dormant season, typically in late autumn...
Moving a privet hedge can be done, but it is a challenging task. The hedge should be moved in the dormant season, ideally in late autumn or early spring, when the plant is not...
The best time to prune holly is in late winter or early spring before the birds start to build nests, when the plant is still dormant. Pruning at this time will help to...
Frosted bottle brush all I think you can do is wait and see.Come spring it may well start sprouting again.You could possibly protect it now with horticultural fleece, however the worst of the damage...
Most Clematis are pretty good-natured about a north-facing sitting, and they are fast growing – Clematis montana has a profusion of pinkish flowers in spring and Clematis armandii has a beautiful smallish white flower...
Some easy and inexpensive garden plants that can be grown in pots include: Succulents: These plants are very low maintenance and can survive in a wide range of conditions. Herbs: Many herbs such as...
Sow February to July at around 15C (60F) on the surface of a free draining, sterile, damp peat/sand mix compost.Light is required for germination so do not cover the seeds – just gently press...
Quite a few people are concerned about their tree ferns, with fronds that have lost colour and become blackened or are curled and brown. Because of the particularly cold winter we’ve just had, it...
