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...]
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
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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...]
Questions for December 2007
28 June 2009 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...]
Questions for October 2007
28 June 2009 By Leave a Comment
Question: Please could you tell me whether the fuchsia "Shadow Dancer" is hardy? Answer: Your Fuchsia "Shadow Dancer" has a hardiness rating of H3 which means that you need to give it some protection from frost. Either move it into an unheated greenhouse or cover with horticultural fleece when frost … [Read more...]
Questions for August 2007
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Question: I bought a lavender tree lavandula dentata I planted about 6weeks ago it does say its hare had only the odd night of frost but don t expose to prolonged frost we have had only the odd night of frost since I bought it I have noticed today there are one or two brown spikes on it and the rest … [Read more...]
Make your own Hanging Basket in 8 Easy Steps
16 June 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hanging baskets are a wonderful way of adding colour to your garden, particularly if you have a paved garden or yard. Hanging baskets also add height and make the most of the smallest of spaces. Annual flowers are ideal for most baskets but perennials such as ivy, hebe or grasses add another … [Read more...]
Our Plant of the Month for March is Hellebore
9 March 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hellebores can flower as early as January and continue on until late April producing lovely nodding, saucer-shaped, flowers in many colours. Their foliage is virtually evergreen, just cut down the old leaves during January or February to show the flowers off to their best. They are very low … [Read more...]
