Bonsai: Slime On Compost.
Question I have Bonsai plants with slime around the raised roots, what can used to remove it/treat it? . Answer The slime is caused by stale compost; to treat it you need to purchase...
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Saw Dust As A Source Of Organic Matter For My Soil And Mulch.
Using sawdust as a source of organic matter for soil and mulch can have both positive and negative effects. Here are some of the potential effects: Positive Effects: Improves soil structure: Sawdust can improve...
Indoor Yucca Care Notes.
Question How can I care for my indoor Yucca? Answer Yuccas need a light position, but not in strong direct sun light,for example,next to a south facing window.They need watering little and often, so...
Slug Problems.
Garden Slug Problems. Slugs Problems There are 24 different species of slug in Britain, about half of which can be found in the garden. Most slugs eat decaying vegetation, but readily switch to young...
Garden Decking New Service.
Get some expert advice with your new decking As part of our MyGardenTeam service you can now sign up for for a one off decking project. It is a simple idea designed to save...
Fairy Rings Control And Removal.
Question I have a large amount of Fairy rings on my lawn,how can I remove them? Answer Fairy rings show themselves as circles or arcs of lush green grass in spring or early summer.Depending...
Which Plants From Hardwood Cuttings?
Question Please could you recommend some simple plants to propagate from hardwood cuttings? Answer These are some of the easiest plants to propagate from hard wood cuttings- Ribes, Cornus, Salix, Forsythia, Vitus, Sambucus, Jasminum,...
Rhododendron Problems.
Question For the past couple of year my Rhododendron plant has been happily growing in a large tub. This year, however,after it had flowered,it started to lose its leaves.I thought that I would put...
Plants For Full Shade Under Trees.
Question Any plants that grow under trees in full shade? Answer Ajuga Alchemilla mollis, Arundinaria (Bamboo), Acuba, Berginia, Brunnera Epimedium, Hedrera Colchica, Lamium, Pachysandra, Pulmonaria, Lonicera Pileata, Skimmia Japonica, Vinca, Hydrangea is the shade...
Black Flies In Pot Plant Compost.
Question I have several houseplants which appear to have small black flies in the compost. Answer These unsightly flies are more of a nuisance than a pest. Their larvae resemble very small white maggots...
