Growing Soft Fruit In Containers.
There is no reason why you should not grow soft fruits such as gooseberry plants in containers. However the container should be as large as possible,the old half barrel containers are ideal. The other...
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Plants For A Waterlogged Garden.
Plants suitable for a waterlogged garden here are a few plant suggestions:- Carpinus betulus,Populus,Salix,Cornus,Sambucus,Pyrus,Quercus robur,Taxodium distichum and Populus Alnus. The willow (Salix) in particular is good on wet soils and there are loads of...
General Advice On The Germination Of Seeds.
Germination of seeds and different seeds will germinate at different temperatures.Most seeds will germinate between 68 and 89 F.If you are thinking of vegetables beetroot will germinate at a lower temperature that say a...
Money plant care
How to care for a money plant Money plant (Epipremnum aureum) is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that is popular for its attractive appearance and air-purifying properties. Here are some tips for caring for a money...
Growing Plants Around A Pool That Will Not Attract Insects.
Low growing plants near a pool we can understand not wanting to attract lots of insects to a place you use for bathing. You could make it more tropical/contempory feel around the pool and...
Carbendazin – Banned.
Carbendazin – this has now been banned on the amateur market so is no longer available.
When To Prune A Pampas Grass In A Pot.
Pampas grass in a pot February/March is a good time of year to cut it back.Ideally you should do it after the worst of the weather but before the growth proper starts,You want to...
Hypericum Rust.
Hypericum Rust H. calycinum is the tougher and shorter of the two but H.Hidcote has a sterile flower so produces flowers over a longer period. If you are looking for rust resistance, then H.Mystical...
Large Conifer Growing Near To House.
A large conifer growing near to your house can potentially damaging the house however I would not cut it down in one fell swoop.The ground surrounding the tree has got used to a certain...
Ground Cover Under A Shady Tree.
Ground cover under a shady tree. What is the tree – is it deciduous or evergreen? The problem with sites under trees is that they can be very dry. If you improve the soil...
