Category: Head Gardener

When moving Hydrangeas to a pot they are many things you need to consider. Hare at GardenAdvice here are a few tips we recommend for persons attempting to move their Hydrangeas. Firstly, because you...

Question Any advice on growing grape vines? Answer With regard to your question on growing grape vines,traditionally bare root plants are planted December/January when the weather is suitable.In the case of pot grown plants...

Question Please could you tell me how digitalis has been hybridised and improved over the years? Answer Digitalis or common foxglove: The original species D. purpurea (purple) has been around for a long time...

Question How can I feed a Laurel plant? . Answer Laurel trees are best grown with lots of organic matter in the soil,such as well rotted garden compost or spent mushroom compost.Add some Growmore...

Question I received a Gardenia plant for Christmas which is losing its leaves and flowers. Answer With regard to your question on your Gardenia plant,it sounds the problem is being caused by a lack...

Question I am moving house, can I move my larger trees and shrubs? Answer To move the largest trees or garden shrubs begin by marking a circle around the shrub, as wide as the...

Question How do I care for my indoor coconut palm? . Answer Coconut palms are quite easy to grow. They need a position with good light and an even temperature, so make sure they...

Question Please can you suggest a range of plants to provide cut flowers and foliage for spring and summer to create a garden border? Answer Below is our suggested list, what you choose will...

Question We have started a new garden in a raised bed with new soil we had delivered. The soil seems to have sand and lots of wood chips.We planted seeds that have come up...

Question How do I care for my new Air plant? Answer Watering Air plants is a little more critical than outdoor plants, because one generally cannot use a hose so the watering has to...