Author: GardenAdvice

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...

Question How can I move my large holly bush, and can I move it now in May? Answer It would be best to move it in the early autumn.To move it,dig a trench around...

Question I have some small aubergine plants I grew from seed.Do I stake them like tomatoes? Do I pinch out the tips to get them to grow bushy? . Answer Your Aubergine plants will...

Question When is the best time to take indoor/outdoor geranium cuttings? . Answer The best time is when you are cutting them back to over winter in October or November. The cutting should be...

Question How can I grow grass under my oak trees?I have carried out a soil test and the ph is 5.5 Answer Growing grass under oak trees:The oak leaves make the soil more acid...

With regard to using Horse manure in the garden, it is best used when it is well rotted after it is about 12 months old. This is because fresh manure can burn the plant’s...