Author: GardenAdvice

Overgrown Holly Hedge/Bush.

Overgrown Holly Hedge/Bush.

Question Can I prune my seriously overgrown (outwards and upwards) holly hedge? Answer Holly is one of those handy shrubs that can be pruned to bare stems, and it will produce new shoots from...

Vegetables For Growing In Flower Borders.

Vegetables For Growing In Flower Borders.

Question Which vegetable plants can be grown in with flowers? Answer Leeks, Winter Squashes, Radish, Aubergines, Cherry Tomatoes, Runner Beans on tripod cane structures, Lettuce, Celeriac, Cabbage, Beetroot, For More information click here

Shrubs For A Heavy Soil.

Shrubs For A Heavy Soil.

Question Could you suggest any small-medium shrubs which will grow well in heavy soil , on the acid side of the PH spectrum? Answer Here are some small to medium shrubs that generally thrive...

Pruning Your Passion Flower

Pruning Your Passion Flower

Passion flowers (Passiflora) are best when pruned often but in small amounts.This is because they do not respond well to drastic cutting. Ideally,prune in the spring,cutting out any dead,weak or over-crowded stems.Also,shorten any of...

Pruning Pampas Grass.

Pruning Pampas Grass.

Question Can I prune my Pampas Grass? Answer Pampas grass, (Cortaderia selloana) benefits from a hard annual pruning, cutting back as far as possible without damaging new growth.Cut tough stems with loppers,wearing goggles and...

Yarrow In My Lawn.

Yarrow In My Lawn.

Question How can I remove Yarrow from my lawn? Answer Once established in your lawn Yarrow is (Achillea Millefolium) is a very difficult weed to control.It normally invades a lawn when it is weak...