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The optimum propagation temperature for seed germination varies depending on the type of seed. Generally, most seeds will germinate best at a temperature between 68-86°F (20-30°C). However, some seeds have specific temperature requirements for...
During July and the start of August it’s a good idea to lightly prune back your apple trees cutting back the spring growth by about 60 percent or 4 leaf nodes created in the...
Wisteria cuttings.Your best bet is to take heel or nodal cuttings from the base of current year’s wood now.Put them in sandy peat mix in a propagator. The aim is to keep them in...
There are two fungi that cause Blight in the genus Buxus, namely Volutella buxi and Cylindrocladium buxicola.The latter was first noticed in the British Isles in 1994 believed to have been introduced from central...
Moles If you have ever had problems with moles you will be aware just how hard it is to control them.Arriving from almost thin air you wake up one morning to mole hills.It only...
To grow a standard wisteria Take a large pot fill with a loam based compost and plant a wisteria ideally with a single stem. Keep training the main stem up the cane until it’s...
Photinia or red robin problems with being one of two causes: Firstly when a large plant is moved because a lot of its roots are damaged it drops or shuts down a lot of...
We have been asked for a mix of’golden’plants, suitable for a September planter – yes – already! Here are some ideas, but not a definitive list: For foliage and bulk there are Euonymus fortunei...
Green water – July and August are the time of year when ponds and fountains can be effected by green water were the water turns into something along the lines of a pea soap.This...
Herbs to put in your window box At this time of year(spring)I would put the following evergreen herbs in Bay,Rosemary,Sage and Thyme.Thyme can be planted at the front to trail.Mint can be useful but...
