Planting After Removing Conifers.
Conifers tend to suck the soil dry of organic matter and nutrients leaving dusty unhealthy soil. If you have removed some conifers and plan to re-plant the area with some shrubs etc it’s a...
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Propagating Your Geraniums.
Geraniums are one of the most reliable plants in the home garden.They can be obtained in flower in late Spring and will add color to the garden until frost.They would be best planted in...
Ivy Growing In Hedges And Other Plants.
Ivy growing in hedges and other plants can quickly become a problem as it smothers other plants very quickly.It best to be removed by hand as much as possible and then the remaining shoots...
Designing A Garden For Dogs.
Designing a garden with dogs mind can be a bit of a conflict However we have designed several gardens for this purpose using large rocks and cobbles,plus plants such as Phormium tenax and Phormium...
Basic Rhododendron Care.
Rhododendrons they need to be top dressed with peat around the base as the roots grow on top of each other year after year.Then they need feeding with a acid loving plant food which...
Improving A Heavy Clay Soil.
Improving heavy clay soil can be challenging, but with the right techniques, you can gradually transform it into a more fertile and workable soil. Here are some steps to improve heavy clay soil: Soil...
Tulips Bulb Care.
Tulips – As the tulips fade and die,the key to next years flowering is to allow them to do this undisturbed.As the foliage dies,all the energy is taken from the leaves in to the...
Plants For Tub In Exposed Position.
When it comes to selecting plants for tubs in exposed positions, it’s important to choose hardy plants that can withstand harsh weather conditions such as strong winds and intense sunlight. Here are some of...
How To Grow The Best Peppers.
This year we have had a large demand for advice on growing peppers in an English climate.Although it may come simple to some for others the process can be a bit challenging.Here at GardenAdvice...
Peach Tree Not Coming Into Leaf.
Often the reason for a plant not coming into leaf in the spring as early as it would normally,or at the same time as plants of the same species is that it has suffered...
