Getting Your Christmas Cactus To Flower.
Treat them mean and keep them keen – A term not often used in relation to plants but in the case of a Christmas Cactus its the key to getting them to flower at...
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Planting for interest near a privet hedge
Privet hedges are quite hungry and deplete the soil near to them of organic matter and nutrients so to grow plants near to a privet hedge you need to improve the soil with spent...
Plants for creating a seaside style garden
Plants for creating a seaside style garden Tamarix Armeria griselinia littoralis festuca glauca elijah blue verbascum gainsborough echium vulgare Cordyline Australis Red Star Rosmarinus officinalis GardenAdvice one day gardening course for beginners designed to...
Native bluebells
There are two species of bluebell found in the United Kingdom. Native or British bluebell and non-native Spanish bluebell. Cross-breeding between the two species means you may spot flowers which combine traits from both....
Mulching your garden borders
One of the keys to creating a low maintenance gardening is to use mulches to suppress the weeds and reduce the need for weeding. In areas that are predominantly trees and shrubs you can...
When To Prune A Passion Flower.
How and when to prune a Passion flower Pruning a passion flower can help promote healthy growth and flowering, control its size and shape, and prevent diseases and pests. Here are some general steps...
Bay Tree Damaged By Frost
Question How do I get a bay tree to recover from being damaged by frost over the winter months. Answer The damaged leaves will not recover and are best removed by hand. Once they...
Renovating an old allotment and removing difficult weeds
Renovating an old allotment and removing difficult weeds can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, it can be done effectively. Here are some steps you can follow to renovate an old...
Renovating a lawn containing builders rubble
Question How do I solve the problem of my lawn being full of builders rubble Answer If you buy a new house with a lawn full of builders’ rubble then your best bet is...
Ceanothus Damaged By Frost
How to help a ceanothus damaged by frost Ceanothus, also known as California lilac, is a flowering shrub that is native to the western United States and is often used in landscaping in areas...
