Author: GardenAdvice

Grape Vine From Seed.

Grape Vine From Seed.

growing a grape from seed most people like to buy plants because then they know that they will get a cultivar that is good at fruiting.It is very exciting to grow your own grape...

Frost Damaged Ceanothus

How to deal with ceanothus damage by cold weather and frosty periods. This winter has brought forth numerous inquiries to the GardenAdvice Team regarding the damage inflicted on ceanothus plants by cold snaps and...

Brambles Invading Other Plants.

Brambles Invading Other Plants.

Question I have a number of brambles creeping through my conifers how can I control them. Answer Brambles by there very nature will often invade other plants and creep and crawl through the plant...

Carnation From Cuttings.

Carnation From Cuttings.

carnations they are not very long lived plants and need to be renewed from cuttings every few years.If you have any growth that is still healthy I would take some cuttings or ‘pipes’and start...

Pruning Callistemon Rugulosus.

Pruning Callistemon Rugulosus.

Question How do I prune my Callistemon rugulosus. Answer With regards to your question on your Callistemon rugulosus I would be inclined to cut out a third when danger of frost has passed and...

When is the Best Time To Use Lawn Weedkiller?

The best time to use lawn weedkiller is typically when the weeds are actively growing, which is usually in the spring or early summer. It’s also important to apply the weedkiller when the weather...

Bordeaux Fungicide For Gardens.

Bordeaux Fungicide For Gardens.

Question Can you tell me the Mixture and ingredients for Bordeaux Fungicide. Answer Bordeaux Fungicide is an old and reliable fungicide that effectively controls various fungus diseases of flowers,ornamentals,trees and fruit.The standard solution that...