Autumn Leaves On My Garden Borders.
Question After the autumn leaves have fallen from the trees and shrubs covering my borders, can I just dig then into the border? Answer Yes, I would dig them in to the soil.In our...
Question After the autumn leaves have fallen from the trees and shrubs covering my borders, can I just dig then into the border? Answer Yes, I would dig them in to the soil.In our...
Question Can I use wood ash from my fire to feed my garden soil? Answer Yes, it is one of the oldest forms of feed for a soil.Wood ash contains high levels of potash...
Question Please could you suggest some house plants for my new bathroom? Answer You need plants that can deal with humidity so have a look at the following – aspidistra Boston ferns .For More...
Question Do you have any advice on carrot root fly? Answer Yes, here are some tips on how to prevent and manage carrot root fly: Rotate your crops: Carrot root fly larvae can remain...
Question I have had an indoor cyclamen for some years;I give it a rest in summer, bring it in & repot in autumn and it flowers well.The trouble is, the crown has become huge...
Question Last december,my husband used the wrong weed killer for our lawn,which ended up burning the grass.As a result we have got a few patches of green and 90% of the lawn burnt.Can you...
Question Can you give me any gardening tips on Pruning Wisteria? Answer Wisterias flower more freely if pruned in summer and winter to build up a spur system in the same way you would...
Caring for Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum): A Classic Winter Houseplant Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is one of the most beloved winter-flowering pot plants. With its vibrant flowers and marbled foliage, it brings a splash of colour...
Question Please could you recommend several evergreen plants for chalky soils? . Answer The following plants are useful evergreen plants for chalky soils: Cistus, Choisya Ternata, Elaeagnus, Griselinia, Hypericum, Lauras, Pittospurum, Mytus, Mahonia, Rosmarinus,...
Question How do I start my Canna Lilies and look after them? Answer Plant the Canna Lily rhizomes to a depth of 5-6 inches in large pots with a John Innes soil based compost.Be...