Question: In February I bought a lavender dentata tree which claimed on the label to be hardy to the UK I found out some time later it was not and bought the tree in and planted it in a pot I have put it out during the day has the weather has warmed up but on inspecting the same tree at my garden … [Read more...]
Getting rid of Weeds
14 September 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: The house next door to mine is a long term empty property. In its garden it is riddled with 2 weeds one is mare's tail and the other I don't know the name of but it is like a route that travels under the surface and every now and then it shoots up just 2 or 3 blades of grass type things. … [Read more...]
Fatsia japonica
14 September 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I want advice on my Fatsia japonica (false castor oil) that has this year flowered and now has black berries. I read somewhere that the berries are poisonous but when you search online you get mixed reports. I have a young boy and don't want to risk him eating anything that could cause him … [Read more...]
Blueberry Problems
6 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: We have two blueberry bushes about 3 yrs old which we moved from pots into garden last year. They are in fruit but all the leaves have been eaten? On odd remaining ones there is what looks like a yellow mildew.Can you advise if fruit once ripened is fit to eat and also what the problem … [Read more...]
Moving Monkey Puzzle Tree
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: We have planted a monkey puzzle tree from a container it did not have very big roots but looked very healthy a couple of the bottom branches are dying but the rest looks ok can you give me any advice on growing and feeding my tree as I would hate to lose it. Answer: All trees and shrubs … [Read more...]
Leylandii Hedge
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have just moved into a new house and there is a 20 foot high leylandii hedge down one whole side of the garden. The bottom is a bit sparse, and I really want to plant a border in front of it. Can you please give me any advice about what plants would survive? Answer: Leylandii are a … [Read more...]
Low Maintenance Flower Beds
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: Our local council have decided to grass over four of the flower beds along our road due to cost cutting. They have said that they will consider alternative use of the beds i.e. monument or alternate designs. It has to be low maintenance and be appropriate for the seaside setting as the … [Read more...]
Questions for April 2008
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question I am not sure if you can help but I am looking to buy some coprosma evening glow or/and coprosma fire burst so far I have had little luck I have tried googling it but very poor results none of my local garden centres stock it I bought some last year from a local market and would like to get … [Read more...]
