Question: How do I nurture a tumbling tomatoe plant that we have hanging in a basket? How do I ensure a good crop? There are very small green baby tomatoes at present. Does it need repotting as it looks a bit big now for the basket I bought the most gorgeous olive tree a couple of months ago. Its … [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...]
Questions for March 2008
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Question I bought a Grevillea plant today the guy at the garden centre just said it grows to about 3 feet and flowers until June I have since found there are many types mine has pink and black flowers on pine like branches what is the general rule of where to plant type of soil etc any tips welcomed … [Read more...]
Questions for February 2008
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Question I have a Xylosteum (fly honeysuckle) growing in my garden. Please could you tell me if the red berries growing in the winter are poisonous? I have several young children and am concerned for their welfare. Answer The berries on the fly honeysuckle are mildly poisonous so I wouldn't > … [Read more...]
Questions for August 2007
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Question: I bought a lavender tree lavandula dentata I planted about 6weeks ago it does say its hare had only the odd night of frost but don t expose to prolonged frost we have had only the odd night of frost since I bought it I have noticed today there are one or two brown spikes on it and the rest … [Read more...]
Plants for Containers
17 April 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: We have a side 3ft gate (adjacent to pavement verge/road) set into a well established 8ft hedge of mixed varieties. We cannot plant as the area is a concreted path so.... have you any suggestions of a large POTTED plant that we could place against the gate to provide ourselves some … [Read more...]
Our Plant of the Month for February – Camellia
4 February 2009 By Leave a Comment
Camellias are wonderful plants giving amazing splashes of colour on bleak February days. The glossy dark green foliage remains throughout the year to add interest at all times. This particular camellia has been growing in a container in my North facing garden for about eight years and always rewards … [Read more...]
Feeding Carrots
4 February 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: If you don't add manure or compost, what can I add to feed carrots? Answer: Carrots don't need to be fed to produce a good crop. If manure or other feed is added to the soil it tends to cause the carrots to "fork". If you are planting in containers just use a good quality compost and they … [Read more...]
Pet Prescriptions V
21 January 2009 By Leave a Comment
PetmedsVasotop Singles:1.25mgFor the treatment of congestive heart failure (NYHA decompensation grades II-IV) in dogs. Vasotop can be used in combination with diuretics, and the cardiac glycosides, digoxin or methyl-digoxin.£0.46 PetmedsVasotop Singles:2.5mgFor the treatment of congestive heart … [Read more...]
