Author: GardenAdvice

How To Treat Algae On Patios And Walls.

When patios and walls become green in the winter months is normally a build-up of green algae on your patios and stone work etc  The GardenAdvice team normally treat these areas with Jeyes fluid...

Top 10 Decking Tips.

Top 10 Decking Tips.

1.Ideally decking boards should always be laid in single runs i.e no joints in the middle of the decking area as this can and often will cause problems later in the life of the...

Splitting Potatoes.

Splitting Potatoes.

Another of many problems that occur when growing fruit or vegetables is splitting.When growing potatoes this problem can originate in most cases due to the lack of water followed by heavy rain.The same problem...

The Care Of Clematis Montana.

Known to be a vigorous climber Clematis montana can become rather woody. Whilst this is fine in the spring and summer when the plant is in leaf it can look very unslightly in the...

Care Of Clematis Montana

How to care for Clematis Montana Clematis montana stands as one of the most stunning climbing plants found in gardens, boasting a profusion of pink blossoms in late spring and early autumn. However, come...

Fruits Trees and Fungus.

Fruits Trees and Fungus.

Disease in Plants and Trees – Fungal infections are the most likely to cause disease in plants,although disease on your plants and trees can also be caused by a variety of micro- organisms known...

Rhododendron Care.

Rhododendron Care.

The key to rhododendron care is firstly to understand that the compost or soil they are grown in ideally must be an organic slightly acid soil/compost. This is best achieved with composted leaf mould...

The Truth About Tomatoes.

The Truth About Tomatoes.

Tomato Time – Do your tomatoes grow Early or Late?Not to worry this is natural in tomatoes which come in two growth types,type one is called determinate.Determinates have vines that grow to a ‘determined’point...

Tree Planting On Compacted Soil.

Tree Planting On Compacted Soil.

Soil preparation is one of the most important elements where tree planting is concerned.This is because the tree can be in the same spot for a number of years.Firstly dig a large pit and...