Category: Head Gardener

Question When is the best time to take indoor/outdoor geranium cuttings? . Answer The best time is when you are cutting them back to over winter in October or November. The cutting should be...

Question How can I grow grass under my oak trees?I have carried out a soil test and the ph is 5.5 Answer Growing grass under oak trees:The oak leaves make the soil more acid...

With regard to using Horse manure in the garden, it is best used when it is well rotted after it is about 12 months old. This is because fresh manure can burn the plant’s...

Question I live in a dry hot climate, would wisteria be a good choice for a climbing vine? Answer A wisteria in your hot dry climate should be O.K as long as the root...

Question I have a row of Leylandii which have been in for 15 years and have been healthy to date.All of a sudden there appear to be a number of brown patches along the...

Question I Have bought two Acres for my patio and want to put them into pots.Please could you advise on the best type of compost/soil to plant them in? Answer Acers need an acid...

Question I want to plant some roses to replace some old roses,but I have been told I have to replace the old soil because of rose sickness is this true? Answer Rose sickness: This...

Question Can you tell me the best way to construct decking over manhole covers? Answer We normally lay our decks on 100mm x 25mm sawn treated timber which is laid on pillars made from...

Question I have a bad attack of Lilly Beetles, how can I control them? Answer Lily beetles are best controlled by inspecting your plants regularly.Pick off and destroy any adults,eggs or grubs when seen....