Ground Cover plants are low growing, spreading shrubs which can cover a large area of ground, usually quite quickly. They suppress weeds and require very little attention. Care: Clear the ground of weeds and dig over the soil, add well-rotted organic matter and fertiliser if required. Water the … [Read more...]
Types of Plants – Alpine Plants
21 December 2009 By Leave a Comment
Alpines are small shrubs or perennials that grow naturally in mountainous areas and are often used in rockeries. They grow in poor, thin soils with very good drainage. Many are cushion or mat forming and creeping to prevent damage from wind and their fleshy or hair foliage prevents water loss. … [Read more...]
Aquatic Gardening
11 August 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are several points you need to consider before building your pond or water feature. Should it be formal or informal, natural or modern? Do you want to keep fish, grow plants or attract wildlife? Are there children to keep safe? Once you have answered these questions you need to decide where … [Read more...]
Plant of the Month for August – Hydrangea
7 August 2009 By Leave a Comment
Our plant of the month for August is Hydrangea. Hydrangeas are wonderful plants and often under rated; they flower for months right up to the frosts, they grow to a good sized shrub so are ideal for adding structure to your borders and they can be used as a cut flower too. The most popular … [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 April 2008
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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...]
Questions for February 2008
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
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...]
