Question: I live in a block of flats with a communal garden that is adjacent to another block also with a communal garden. The two gardens used to be screened from one another by trees which have had to be cut down as we were told they were unsafe. Now we have a nasty wire fence separating the two … [Read more...]
Lavender dentata
15 September 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: In February I bought a lavender dentata tree which claimed on the label to be hardy to the UK I found out some time later it was not and bought the tree in and planted it in a pot I have put it out during the day has the weather has warmed up but on inspecting the same tree at my garden … [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...]
Ants killing Kilmarnock Willow
16 July 2009 By 1 Comment
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Questions for April 2008
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 March 2008
2 July 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question I bought a Grevillea plant today the guy at the garden centre just said it grows to about 3 feet and flowers until June I have since found there are many types mine has pink and black flowers on pine like branches what is the general rule of where to plant type of soil etc any tips welcomed … [Read more...]
