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Question When is the best time to prune a very big Californian Lilac? . Answer With regard to your question on your Californian Lilac,they need to be pruned quite hard every 4 to 5...

Question Please could I have some advice on growing courgettes, as it is the first time I have grown them? Answer Growing courgettes; here are some notes to help you (courgettes, marrows and squashes...

Question What can I use for the control of pear tree midge? I have tried cultivation below the tree and covering the ground with carpet,but this does not seem to work. href=”http://gardenadvice.co.uk/advisor/freeadvice/index.html”>Answer Pear tree...

Question How to treat persistent moss in the older lawns?. Answer Moss is often a problem on older lawns, especially lawns that have, in the past, had a good deal of attention and care....

Question Can you recommend some plants for a container in a shady area to the front of my house? Answer As a guide you need to look for plants with fleshy leaves as these...

Question I am building a new Glasshouse. How can I build the base? Answer A glasshouse base needs to be about 100mm deep.The way we construct them is to level the ground, then using...

Question What evergreen plants should I choose for containers in a shady position? . Answer Suitable plants for growing in as follows: Skimmia Japonica Rubella Euonymus Fortunei Forms Berginia Hebe Pagei For More information...

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Question I am laying a new lawn on an old one, do I need to kill the old grass first? Answer Yes, you do need to kill the old grass first.The best way to...

Question I have an existing lawn which is on a slight slope ie the garden is 30ft long and at one end is 200mm lower than say half way up the garden What I...