House Plants For Bathrooms.
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...
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Carrot Root Fly Prevention.
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...
Cyclamen Care (Indoor).
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...
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...
Pruning A Wisteria
How to Prune Wisteria in Late Winter This is the second stage of pruning (after the summer prune in August). Step 1: Find last summer’s pruned shoots You should see short side shoots that were...
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...
