Category: Garden Plants

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...

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...

If plants have been damaged by frost, there are a few steps you can take to help them recover: It’s also important to note that some plants are more frost-tolerant than others. If you...

Growing Minosa in the UK is possible, it is possible to grow Mimosa (also known as Mimosa pudica or sensitive plant) in the UK in containers or pots so that it can be moved...

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...