Over Seeding An Existing Lawn.
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...
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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...
Turf Disease – Snow Mould And Fusarium Patch.
Question How do I cure Fusarium in my lawn? Answer This disease is the curse of anyone trying to create a first class lawn, especially now we seem to be getting warmer winters.The disease...
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...
Cats Using The Garden As A Litter Tray.
Question How can I keep cats from using the garden as a litter tray? Answer One effective method we have found is to water the garden borders with a strong solution of Jeyes Fluid...
