Question: Hello, we would like to get some advice about a tree, we bought a monkey puzzle tree about 3 yrs ago, we have had it planted in our front garden which is shady, it didn't look happy and the branches at the ends where beginning to yellow, we have dug it up and put it into a very large tub, … [Read more...]
Pruning
21 April 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question: Now that the buds are out on the roses does this mean that I can cut them with an outward facing slope away from a bud at a height of 6 inches from the base now? Can I cut the honeysuckle back to 6 inches as well now? Answer: I would wait until all risk of frost has passed because if you … [Read more...]
Pear Tree
20 April 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have got some branches on our pear tree where the buds are not opening - should I cut them back or just leave it? Answer: If the tree is the right size and shape for you then I'd leave it. However, you may want to read the RHS article below for information on how to prune your tree … [Read more...]
Laurels
19 April 2008 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have what seems to be three different type of spotted laurels one is dark green in colour the other light green with what seems like the beginning of possibly some flowers the other is the same colour light green the first two were planted around a month ago and around 2 3 ft the last … [Read more...]
Umbrella Plant
26 December 2007 By Leave a Comment
Question: I wonder if you could help me please. My umbrella plant has started losing leaves and I am worried I am doing something wrong. We live in Turkey and during the summer it was unusually hot and while we were in the UK I don't think it was watered as well as it could have been. It lost quite … [Read more...]
Holly Trees
25 December 2007 By Leave a Comment
Question: I recently bought two holly trees one was a standard ilex with plenty berries the other I was told was a female has well but has a couple of berries on it so I assume that must be female has well I have been told I need a male nearby has I have not seen any in my area I am a bit confused … [Read more...]
Planting in the Wet
24 November 2007 By Leave a Comment
Question: We have 1/2 acre, was a field. Wet and clay, windy site. We tried planting as a wet meadow but got inundated with weeds and thistles. Is there anything we can plant which would take up the wet and cope with wind? Preferably not grass! Answer: I would be tempted to build a good sized … [Read more...]
Killing Moss
23 November 2007 By Leave a Comment
Question: I live in a very mossy area and found last year that my 30 year old very productive asparagus bed was completely covered in moss. I raked off as much as was possible but this year it has unsurprisingly returned. I have again raked off but clearly shall be left with no soil if I continue in … [Read more...]
Boxus golden dream
22 October 2007 By Leave a Comment
Question: I have bought several small cuttings today of Buxus golden dream how big can this grow in height and spread and does it grow all year round should I water and feed it in winter thank you for any advice you can give. Answer: Buxus 'Golden Dream' is a compact, evergreen shrub with dense … [Read more...]
