Category: Garden Plants

Choisya Ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a hardy evergreen shrub that can withstand mild winter conditions. However, severe winters can damage the plant in several ways: To reduce damage to the...

Mahonia × media ‘Charity’ Plants suitable for a clay soil in shade or small amount or day light sunshine. Pachysandra terminalis: Often referred to as Japanese Spurge, it’s a sturdy evergreen ground cover that...

How to deal with ceanothus damage by cold weather and frosty periods. This winter has brought forth numerous inquiries to the GardenAdvice Team regarding the damage inflicted on ceanothus plants by cold snaps and...

Question How do I look after my poinsettia? Answer Caring for Your Poinsettia Plant For optimal health, poinsettias thrive in well-lit spaces shielded from drafts. If positioned on a window ledge, ensure they’re brought...

Question I would like to know if it is possible to grow a red-berried Pyracantha from seed. Answer It should be possible by collecting seeds from a plant in the autumn and early winter....

Question  Can I grow a Russian Vine in a pot with compost to cover an ugly wall? Answer   Yes, it is possible to grow a Russian vine (also known as a Fallopia baldschuanica...

Question Why does my Fatsia Japonica wilting leaves in cold weather. The brighter young leaves are wilting and sometimes dying .Have you any ideas on what is wrong?  Does it need frost protection?. Answer...

  The best time to deadhead a hydrangea is after the blooms have faded and before new buds form. This typically occurs in late summer or early autumn, but you can start this process...