Category: Garden Plants

Frost damage can occur on pyracantha, also known as firethorn, when the temperature drops below freezing. The damage is often most severe on young plants or plants that are not fully acclimated to cold...

In the winter of 2023, many GardenAdvice members reported significant losses of their bottlebrush plants, known scientifically as Callistemon. These plants are typically resilient and can endure a variety of temperatures, but they proved...

  Source: GardenAdvice.co.uk “Camellias are beautiful plants that produce large, colourful flowers in the winter and early spring.”   Camellias bring a splash of colour to the colder months when few other shrubs are...

Pruning clematis montana rubens and species Clematis montana rubens is a deciduous climbing plant that produces masses of small, pink, scented flowers in late spring to early summer. It’s a vigorous and fast-growing plant,...

  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...

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...

  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...

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...

Quite a few people are concerned about their tree ferns, with fronds that have lost colour and become blackened or are curled and brown. Because of the particularly cold winter we’ve just had, it...