Author: GardenAdvice

Question . Answer Apples, pears and plums they need to be trimmed with some summer pruning in the early summer this means that all the new spring growth should be cut back.Be careful not...

Question Pruning victoria plum tree, only been planted 18 months and already 5ft tall. It has produced fruit. Answer With regard to your question on pruning Victoria plum trees,I am assuming that your tree...

Question Is there a plant I can plant to stop cats entering my garden? Answer Cat Shoo or Coleus Canina is a firm but gentle deterrent.An attractive grey-green foliage plant with a scent which...

Question Non flowering orchid:I have an orchid plant in orchid compost,it is about 3 years old.Since the first time it had flowers,it has never flowered again. I do water it regularly, a little,and I...

Question How do I prune my clematis alpina? Answer They are best pruned after they have finished flowering in the early autumn. Prune back to form a frame work and re-tie any shoots that...

Question I have obtained a plant I know simply as ‘bottle brush’ please could you give me some care notes on this plant? Answer Bottle brush or Callistemon plant are quite soft and, until...

Question My deciduous magnolia, which is around 10 feet high and trained against a wall,has displayed brown margins around most of its leaves.There are a few holes in the leaves,but not many.No pruning has...

Question Can I propagate my wisteria from cuttings?  Answer Yes, you can propagate wisteria from cuttings. Here are the steps to follow: Choose a healthy stem that is at least 6 inches long and...

Traffic noise close to your home can become quite a bother.It also tends to take away the sense of tranquility to those who own gardens.Hedging can be a sensible solution,whereas gardeners can plant hedges...

Question Can I build a patio over an existing patio with out taking up the patio? Answer Yes, you can lay a decking over an uneven patio.We normally lay our decks on 100mm x...