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Question I have recently seen papyrus plants in the aquatic garden centre near us. Despite the owner’s claims,I am sceptical that it will survive in the West Wales climate.What is your opinion/advice? I am...
New rose named after Prime minsters wife Tomorrow Friday 16th June,Cherie Blair will be presented with a rose named in her honour at the BBC Gardeners World Live show. With its dark red,velvety blooms opening...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Question I have loads of crane flies or daddy long legs in my garden and house from my lawn. How can I control them? Answer Crane flies, commonly known as daddy long legs, are...
Question Please could I have some advice on pruning back an over grown magnolia shrub? Answer Cutting back your magnolia tree: It would be best to wait until it has flowered which it should...
During the Winter season can be a challenging time for plants. Gardeners can have a tough job maintaining the color and blooms of the Spring and Summer.However there are still plants that gardeners can...
