Question: I have this extremely leggy and tall China Doll plant. The tops are taller than I am and the "bottoms" are leafless. If I cut it down will I get new growth from the bottom again or will I kill the plant. Answer: China Doll (Radermachera sinica) is fairly new as a house plant and can be … [Read more...]
How do I prune Senecio cineraria?
12 October 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: Is it possible to trim back "silver dust" plants (Senecio cineraria)? They have grown very big and now over taking a large fern i have in the garden. I would like to tidy them by trimming them back but scared they might die. Is this possible and what is the best way to do this? Answer: It … [Read more...]
Fritillaria Imperialis
16 September 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have a fritillaria imperialis in a tub, soon after purchase and transfer the flowers died and the leaves are brown at the edges, can you suggest something please. Answer Fritillaria imperialis are bulbs and are prone to rotting off if they get too wet. I would lift the plant, clean off … [Read more...]
Plant of the Month for September – Japanese Anemone
7 September 2009 By 1 Comment
Our plant of the month for September is Japanese Anemone. Japanese Anemone are beautiful plants, are very easy to grow and flower their heads off from August through to the frosts. During September they are at their best when there are few other plants around. The Gardening Register has two … [Read more...]
Make your own Leafmould
11 August 2009 By Leave a Comment
Autumn can be a lovely time of year but the work involved in clearing up all the dropped leaves can be a chore each year. However, there is a benefit to be had - they make a fabulous free source of organic matter. Leafmould is ideal for use as a soil improver, mulch or potting compost. Here's what … [Read more...]
Make your own Compost
11 August 2009 By Leave a Comment
Composting can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it and the best part is that it can consist of any organic material that we all have access to every single day from the lawn, the garden, and the kitchen. You can even re-cycle the leaves which fall during Autumn to make wonderful … [Read more...]
How do you grow your own cut flowers?
8 August 2009 By Leave a Comment
Buying cut flowers on a regular basis can be quite costly, so why not try growing your own in the garden? They can be grown in their own cutting bed or mixed into a border to add to the display; either way you could raise enough flowers to have a constant supply of fresh blooms for your home. To get … [Read more...]
Dying Laurels
3 August 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: In October last year I planted 300 Laurels, they looked very healthy and doing well, now I have noticed that some of the leaves are turning yellow and dropping off. Are they dying? I spoke to the Garden Centre where I bought them , they told me they needed food , bone meal etc. What do … [Read more...]
