Author: GardenAdvice

Question I have a lawn and it is in shade most of the time, and very thin. How can I improve it? Answer Shady lawn problem:In the spring you need to cover with a...

Question Can you supply me with a list of plants mainly trees and shrubs that are resistant to honey fungus? href=”http://gardenadvice.co.uk/advisor/freeadvice/index.html”>Answer Honey Fungus:There is now almost a standard list of shrubs which appear to...

Question I am looking to lay a new lawn but have found that the ground is infested with chaffer larvae.I have managed to remove most of these bugs, but I am sure some still...

Question I have a large garden,and a major wood pigeon problem.Any ideas on how I can solve the problem? Answer This is the solution we would employ – Firstly,we would find a local falconer...

When you find toadstools in a lawn,there are generally two reasons why. Firstly, your turf has too much thatch.This is the dead matter that builds up at the base of the grass plants and...

Question How can I establish outdoor Azaleas? . Answer The best way to plant out door azaleas is to use sedge peat and an acid loving plant food.The sedge peat is the type of...

Question Please could you give me some advice on what plants to put in a Sensory Garden?. Answer You need to consider the senses you would like to develop in the garden in basic...

Question Which containers are the more frost proof, terracotta or treated wood? Answer Terracotta pots are always going to be more durable compared to treated wooden ones.When we first use terracotta pots, if they...

Question With regard to your question on your lawn and the yellowing of some of the blades/leaves of grass: Answer In the type of winter we have just had,it’s quite normal for the grass...