Question I live in Northern France.I have a number of geraniums against the walls of our house planted in holes in the paved surround.Is it worth trying to keep them over winter and,if so,how...

Question How can I care for my new Dracaena Plant? Answer Dracaenas can tolerate most light conditions, except direct hot sun light and positions. Watering – In the indoor environment watering should be carried...

Question I have some pulsatilla vulgaris producing some seed. How can I get this seed to grow? AnswerWith regard to your question on your pulsatilla vulgaris seeds,I would wait until the seed heads are...

Question What is a hot bed and how do I set one up? Answer Hot beds were very popular in Victorian times.Once set up, they can be used to grow salad crops in winter,get...

Question Can I water my garden plants and vegetables with my used bath water? Answer In general, it is safe to water your garden plants and vegetables with your used bath water as long...

Question The water in my new water barrel garden has gone stale and stinks.How can I stop this? Answer The ideal situation is to achieve a balance in the barrel by adding more plants...

Question Can I prune my seriously overgrown (outwards and upwards) holly hedge? Answer Holly is one of those handy shrubs that can be pruned to bare stems, and it will produce new shoots from...

Knotweed or Japanese knot weed is quite a difficult weed to control and requires some time to be able to control it effectively.One of the best way to kill it is by spraying it...

Question Which vegetable plants can be grown in with flowers? Answer Leeks, Winter Squashes, Radish, Aubergines, Cherry Tomatoes, Runner Beans on tripod cane structures, Lettuce, Celeriac, Cabbage, Beetroot, For More information click here

Question Could you suggest any small-medium shrubs which will grow well in heavy soil , on the acid side of the PH spectrum? Answer Here are some small to medium shrubs that generally thrive...