Useful Links: Plant Nurseries A Plantsmans Collection Botanica is a traditional English nursery in over 10 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside. We offer advice on British Native and Natural Landscape Planting and all our plants are of English provenance. Hedging, fruit trees and other choice and … [Read more...]
Our Plant of the Month – Euphorbia
13 May 2010 By Leave a Comment
Euphorbias are a vast genus of fully hardy perennials with about 2000 varieties. The like full sun or partial shade in light, well-drained soil. They are fast growing and flower during April and May with insignificant flowers. It is the bracts which give the colour, ranging from limey yellow to … [Read more...]
Photinia fraseri dropping it’s leaves
31 March 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: I recently moved to the Netherlands. In my new yard I found a Photinia fraseri Camilvy. Over the winter it's leaves where light green with a few brownish spots. The winter was very cold. I don't think anybody cut the photinia back last year. Now spring has arrived and new red leaves are … [Read more...]
Removing Turf
25 March 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: I want to remove a small area of grass and and cover with slate can you advise me on how to do this the area is about 7 foot in a circular shape. Answer: The easiest way to do this is by cutting straight through the turf with a sharp spade to a depth of about 2 inches making individual … [Read more...]
Preparing your lawn for spring
22 March 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mowing is the most important maintenance operation for any lawn. Before the first cut in spring, it is important to check the lawn and the mower. Debris, such as twigs and small branches, may have accumulated over the winter. These should be removed prior to making the first cut. Check the mower is … [Read more...]
How do I take cuttings from Peony and Rhododendron?
4 March 2010 By Leave a Comment
Question: My late father has a Peony Rose and a Rhododendron and I want to take cuttings from these to give to other family members before the house is sold. Can you advise. Answer: It is extremely difficult to take cuttings of Peony and are best propagating by division. Carefully clear away the … [Read more...]
Camellia sinensis for Making Tea
23 February 2010 By Leave a Comment
Camellia sinensis is similar to the more common ornamental varieties but with the benefit of being able to produce tea from the leaves and shoots. The flowers are white with yellow stamens and are fragrant. The leaves are evergreen; dark green and shiny. If left unpruned it can grow to 10ft or more … [Read more...]
Mushrooms in the Lawn
15 February 2010 By Leave a Comment
Do you have mushrooms in your lawn? The mushrooms you find in your lawn are actually helping to decay dead and rotting matter beneath the surface of the lawn with most of the activity taking place under the turf. Underneath many lawns there are dead or dying tree roots, fallen leaves or thatch as … [Read more...]
