Phil and Heather's Garden Notes
Pruning old forsythia can help stimulate new growth and encourage the plant to produce more flowering stems. Here are some steps you can follow: By following these steps, you can help rejuvenate your old...
Pruning back Lonicera henryi, also known as Henry’s honeysuckle, is a common gardening technique used to encourage the plant to produce new stems and foliage. To do this, you should follow these general steps:...
Pruning back climbing roses is a common technique used to encourage the growth of new flowering stems. Here are the steps you can follow: It is important to note that pruning should be done...
Pruning back Cornus stems is a common practice to maintain the stem’s vibrant colour and promote new growth. Here are the steps to follow: Following these steps will help you prune your Cornus stems...
With deciduous both type of deciduous winter (Jasminum nudiflorum ) and summer ( Jasminum officinale) jasmine plants after a few years the old wood can build up and start to reduce flowering and look unsightly. This problem...
Reviving Climbing Roses: A Guide to Proper Pruning and Care Improper pruning is a common mistake with climbing roses, often resulting in a “haircut effect” where only the top is trimmed, leaving the plant...
it is important to feed your plants in garden borders and containers, especially in the context of climate change. As the soil temperature warms, soil organisms and bacteria become more active, which can lead...
An end hose sprayer is a tool that attaches to the end of a garden hose and applies liquid plant food as it waters your plants. It typically has a container or reservoir that...
How to deal with reversion in variegated plants Variegated plants are those with leaves or other plant parts that exhibit different colors or patterns, usually with some combination of white, yellow, or cream. Sometimes,...
Hebe plants such as hebe midsummer beauty and hebe pagei can be sensitive to hard winter frosts and may struggle to recover if damaged by freezing temperatures. Here are some tips to help your...
The corkscrew hazel, also known as Harry Lauder’s walking stick (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’), is a deciduous shrub that is known for its twisted and contorted stems. This unique feature is due to a genetic...