Orange And Lemon Tree Care During The Winter.
Orange and lemon trees during the winter,yes they do need to be moved inside to a position were they get as much natural light as possible i.e window sill but be careful they do...
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Sneaky Snails Vs Sneaky Gardeners.
It has become a popular complaint of most gardeners for one of a gardener’s natural enemies the slug,to be a constant menace but in some cases especially in areas where the soil is chalky,...
Soak Away Depth In A Garden.
In a garden situation soakaways need to be at a depth of 300mm.Soak away in our garden the pipes need to come into the soak away at the top of the soak away so...
How To Compost Fresh Chicken Manure.
How to compost fresh chicken manure – Its best staked with layers of straw or other garden compost.The layers should be about 100mm thick and alternate. With each layer add half a handful of...
Care Notes For Sweet Pea Perennial (Lathyrus Latifolius)
Sweet Pea Perennial(Lathyrus latifolius).In the spring of the first season after planting it’s recommended to cut back the existing stems by a third if the frost has not made the plant die back to...
Lemon And Orange Trees Losing Leaves.
Indoor Lemon and organge trees are evergreen but as will all evergreen plants they lose leaves all year at a steady rate.In addition to this they also increase leaf loss in response to low...
Palm Trees Recovering From Winter Damage
How to get palm trees to recover from winter damage Palm trees can be sensitive to cold temperatures, and winter damage is a common problem in the UK. If your palm tree has been...
Starting A Grape Vine – A Long Term Project.
As with many plants the way a grape vine is planted is critical for the success of the plant in the future.It should be remembered that a grape vine can live and fruit for...
Flowering Plants Suitable For An Obelisk On Alkaline Soil.
Flowering plants suitable for an obelisk on alkaline soil: Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Mme Galen'(Trumpet creeper). Asarina antirrhiniflora (Snapdragon vine). Celastrus scandens (American bittersweet). Lathyrus latifolius (Everlasting pea). Lathyrus grandiflorus (Everlasting pea). Hydrangea anomala subsp....
Pruning My Passion Flower.
Passion flowers can be pruned in early spring or late winter, before new growth begins. Here are the steps to prune a passion flower: Identify the parts of the passion flower plant that need...
