Question: I transplanted a Kilmarnock Willow this spring, it appeared to have survived the move quite well. In recent weeks it has been covered in ants and now the leaves have gone brown and the tree looks dead. Is there anything I can do? Answer: As for your Willow. Ants are a bother but they are … [Read more...]
Cutting back Carnations
16 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: Last year I sent for some carnation plug plants which I duly planted in the garden, last year they increased in size but only one plant flowered. They over-wintered well and have produced masses of blooms this summer. I neglected to stake them and they now look awful, can I cut them back … [Read more...]
Red Thread in Lawns
15 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have a 300 m2 lawn that has red thread spreading round it, I have recently fed the lawn with a high in nitrogen lawn feed, lawn looks lush green but the red thread is starting to show again. Do I keep on feeding the lawn, if so how many times and how regular? Or do I call some experts … [Read more...]
Photinia Robina Wilt Problem
13 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have Photinia Robina in a pot. It is about 8 years old and has always done well. Last year having masses of flowers etc. However, this year the new growth has been dying back. Initially have a wilt and then dropping leaves. The older part of the plant is shiny and healthy. We … [Read more...]
Tomatoes and Olives
6 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
Cordyline Drying Out
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I've just got back from holiday to find that my cordyline red star has unexpectedly dried up. Everybody else's in the close seems to be doing well. What could have gone wrong? Is there any way I can salvage the plant? Answer: I'm sorry to hear about your Cordyline. I think we need to … [Read more...]
Victoria Plum Tree
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: I planted a small Victoria Plum Tree last year in spring, I have no blossom this year only leaves, is this normal? Answer: Most fruit trees are very hardy but once they start into growth in spring, flowers and buds are especially vulnerable to frost. It may well be that the flower buds … [Read more...]
