Ivy On House Walls
With regards to the ivy on house and garden walls it will need to be cut hard back every two years to keep it under control.The problem with ivy on old walls which have...
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How To Wet Dry Compost.
Wet-dry composting, also known as aerobic composting, is a process that involves alternating layers of moist and dry organic materials to create a rich, nutrient-dense soil amendment. Here are the steps to wet-dry compost:...
Lining Large Victorian Hayricks For Planting.
Lining the large victorian hayricks First start by lining them with chicken wire then on the outside you could stuff moss into the wire from underneath next I would then inside place a lining...
Pruning Gooseberries.
Pruning is an essential aspect of growing gooseberries. It helps to promote healthy growth, increase fruit production, and maintain the overall shape and structure of the plant. Here are the steps to prune gooseberries:...
When To Prune Soft Fruit.
When to prune soft fruit. First cut out any dead, dieased and damaged wood. Rasberries summer fruiting varieties should be pruned after fruiting retaining 6-8 young unfruited canes Autum fruiting varieties should be pruned...
Conker Trees.
The conker tree is an old favourite, although not indigenous, arriving from the Balkans in the 1500’s it supports a lot of native wild life as well as providing hours of fun in the...
Winter Protection For You Perennial Plants.
Winter protection for your perennial plants.One possible solution is to use a horticultural fleece pegged out over the beds in late December to the end of February.Also under the fleece it will be worth...
Growing Roses In Container.
Growing roses in containers is not an easy gardeing project.Although they will grow in most composts the quality of the flowers can be different.The best potting compost for roses in containers is a soil...
Small Black Flies In Lemon Tree Compost.
If you have flies in the lemon tree compost a number of solutions are possible to prevent this. 1. grow some seeds around the base of the pot this has a sent that will...
Re-Potting Large House Plants.
Re-Potting large house plants at this time of year(January) is a project many gardeners undertake.Although pot size is one of the key factors to controlling the size of most house plants.Re-potting is an essential...
