Author: GardenAdvice

Fatsia Japonica Wilting Leaves.

Question Why does my Fatsia Japonica wilting leaves in cold weather. The brighter young leaves are wilting and sometimes dying .Have you any ideas on what is wrong?  Does it need frost protection?. Answer...

Mill Stone Water Feature.

Question I have a millstone water feature in my garden.The filter on the pump keeps getting blocked.I have tried cleaning it but the gets block again after a few days Answer Most millstone water...

Growing Begonias.

Begonias make excellent and rewarding house plants.They need warm, humid and well-lit conditions but not direct sunlight. Generally,Begonias grown indoors will require some shading during summer.In winter a minimum night temperature of 12deg c(54...

Indoor Orange Tree Care.

How can I look after my indoor lemon tree? Maintaining Your Indoor Lemon Tree: A Comprehensive Guide Indoor citrus trees, including lemon and orange varieties, make for captivating and elegant houseplants. Throughout the year,...

Swiss Cheese Plants Are Poisonous.

Question I have heard that Swiss cheese plants are poisonous, is this true? Answer Swiss Cheese plants are poisonous to cats and humans.If you have feline friends or small children this may not be...

Indoor Lemon Tree Care

Notes on indoor lemon tree care from the GardenAdvice team  Lemon and orange trees make interesting and attractive indoor plants. They provide year-round interest, with fragrant white flowers, followed by small fruits which take...

Rose For A Pergola.

Question I have recently added a pergola to my garden and wish to plant a climbing rose,but one which does not have really jaggy thorns as we will require to walk through it.Also the...

Blue Flowers On My Hydrangeas.

Question How can I get blue flowers on my hydrangeas? Answer The colour of hydrangea flowers can vary depending on the pH level of the soil in which they are grown. In order to...