Winter care of hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are not overly keen on being pruned back hard as they tend not to recover quickly from aggressive pruning. Ideally you need to leave any pruning until early spring just as the buds...
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Winter gardening – looking after your tender plants
As winter starts the drawing in and you turn the heat on in your house there’s a couple of jobs you need to carry out in the garden to make sure your more tender...
Over Wintering Geraniums In A Cold Green House.
Gardening Advice Question Overwinter geraniums in a cold greenhouse in the UK GardenAdvice Answer Overwintering geraniums in a cold greenhouse can be a straightforward process if you adhere to these guidelines: To begin,...
Moving A Tree Peony
How to move a tree peony Tree peonies – they hate being moved and are known to sulk if they are. However, if you are desperate to move a tree peony they need...
How to Move a Monkey Puzzle Tree
Moving a monkey puzzle tree can be a difficult task due to its large size and deep root system. It is best to move the tree during its dormant season, typically in late autumn...
Moving A Privet Hedge
Moving a privet hedge can be done, but it is a challenging task. The hedge should be moved in the dormant season, ideally in late autumn or early spring, when the plant is not...
When is the best time to prune holly?
The best time to prune holly is in late winter or early spring before the birds start to build nests, when the plant is still dormant. Pruning at this time will help to...
Frosted Bottle Brush.
Frosted bottle brush all I think you can do is wait and see.Come spring it may well start sprouting again.You could possibly protect it now with horticultural fleece, however the worst of the damage...
Climbing Plants For A North-Facing Wall
Most Clematis are pretty good-natured about a north-facing sitting, and they are fast growing – Clematis montana has a profusion of pinkish flowers in spring and Clematis armandii has a beautiful smallish white flower...
Easy Inexpensive Garden Plants In Pots
Some easy and inexpensive garden plants that can be grown in pots include: Succulents: These plants are very low maintenance and can survive in a wide range of conditions. Herbs: Many herbs such as...
