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Pruning Back Old Shrubs.

Pruning Back Old Shrubs.

Question Which garden shrubs can I prune back? I have taken over an old garden established some 20 years ago and most of the shrubs are overgrown. Answer You will find a good many...

Ivy Damage To Walls.

Ivy Damage To Walls.

Question I have ivy growing on my house walls. Will it cause any damage and if so how do I remove it?. Answer Common green ivy will cause damage to house walls with its...

Shady Lawn Problem.

Shady Lawn Problem.

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...

Honey Fungus – Resistant Plants.

Honey Fungus – Resistant Plants.

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...

Chafer Larvae In Your Lawn

  How to Deal with Chafer Grub Damage – The Natural Way If you’ve ever found your lawn looking patchy, torn up, or just plain tired despite all your care, you might have a...

Wood Pigeon Problem.

Wood Pigeon Problem.

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...

Toadstools And Fungi On Lawn.

Toadstools And Fungi On Lawn.

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...

Establishing Outdoor Azaleas.

Establishing Outdoor Azaleas.

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...