Author: GardenAdvice

Question I received a Gardenia plant for Christmas which is losing its leaves and flowers. Answer With regard to your question on your Gardenia plant,it sounds the problem is being caused by a lack...

Question I am moving house, can I move my larger trees and shrubs? Answer To move the largest trees or garden shrubs begin by marking a circle around the shrub, as wide as the...

Question How do I care for my indoor coconut palm? . Answer Coconut palms are quite easy to grow. They need a position with good light and an even temperature, so make sure they...

Question Please can you suggest a range of plants to provide cut flowers and foliage for spring and summer to create a garden border? Answer Below is our suggested list, what you choose will...

Question We have started a new garden in a raised bed with new soil we had delivered. The soil seems to have sand and lots of wood chips.We planted seeds that have come up...

Question How do I care for my new Air plant? Answer Watering Air plants is a little more critical than outdoor plants, because one generally cannot use a hose so the watering has to...

Question I have several shrubs where the leaves are getting covered in a black sooty matter. How can I remove it? Answer This is caused by plants suffering from an aphid,or scale,attack.The infested plants...

Question I have a ground elder problem. I am not having much luck with Round Up, any advice?. Answer You might need 3 or 4 applications.Round Up works inside the plant on the growth...