Author: GardenAdvice

Pruning A Wisteria.

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...

Indoor Cyclamen Care

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...

Evergreen Plants For Chalky Soils.

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,...

Canna Lilies.

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...

Pruning Lavender Plants.

The lavender plant (L. angustifolia) should be pruned every year to keep them compact.On established plants, remove flower stalks and about 2.5cm of the current year’s growth, being careful not to cut them back...

Russian Vine In A Pot With Compost

Question  Can I grow a Russian Vine in a pot with compost to cover an ugly wall? Answer   Yes, it is possible to grow a Russian vine (also known as a Fallopia baldschuanica...

Plants For A Pergola.

Question I have a new pergola,it is about 3 metres by 1.5 metres on a clay soil. What would you suggest I grow on it to provide all year around interest? Answer These are...

Easy To Maintain Garden Bank.

Question How can I make a bank in my garden, which is at present coved in brambles, easy to maintain? Answer The solution is to trim down the brambles etc.Then cover with commercial standard...