Disease Encompasses Scottish National Park
Disease Encompasses Scottish National Park Many trees are being felled due to a sudden outbreak of disease in Scotland’s Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national park. Two deadly fungus species are to blame for this catastrophe. One of these diseases is a plant pathogen phytopthora. Reports of around 80 dead and dying chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson’s cypress) … Continue reading “Disease Encompasses Scottish National Park”
How to get the Best from your Carrots
How to get the Best from your Carrots Have you got your own patch of food garden at home? Or is this something that you have wanted to do for a while? Whether you are a professional or have no idea how to start off, it may be a good idea to grow carrots this … Continue reading “How to get the Best from your Carrots”
Over Wintering Citrus
Over Wintering Citrus We want to bring to our reader’s attention some things over wintering citrus. All citrus plants need winter protection, and for high qualities batch a frost-free greenhouse (10-15c/50-59f) or airy conservatory is best, however, a sunny windowsill in an unheated room is also a good idea. Water the citrus plants moderately in … Continue reading “Over Wintering Citrus”
Invasive Plant Risk
Invasive Plant Risk A number of well known and loved plants are among the 92 plants ranked as ‘critical’ in having the potential to cause significant problems and is classed as an invasive plant risk. This number includes widely grown garden pond plants along with 33 other aquatic species. It is a worry for many … Continue reading “Invasive Plant Risk”
Food Garden – Weird and Wonderful Flavours
Food Garden – Weird and Wonderful Flavours Your food garden may seem a little bit dull and boring this year, after all, you have been growing and eating the same things year after year. Try something new this year! Strange but fascinating food crops are becoming more and more popular. It may be something of … Continue reading “Food Garden – Weird and Wonderful Flavours”
Rose Black Spot
Gardeners who dislike spraying their roses should steer clear of all but the disease-resistant rugosas. It is quite common for roses to be disease-ridden and the latest irritant is the Rose black spot. Tolerable control is the most likely to achieve. A natural control that many have found useful is Sulphur rose. To be effective, … Continue reading “Rose Black Spot”
Lavender Pests
Lavender Pests The little green inhabitants who festoon the likes of lavender and rosemary are nymphs from the sap-sucking common froghopper. The female hopers lay their eggs on the green leaves in autumn which then overwinter and hatch in early May. They then cover themselves in foam-like substance to protect themselves against predators. A way … Continue reading “Lavender Pests”
Winter Lawn Problems
Winter Lawn Problems Has your lawn become weak and bald due to a harsh winter? This is sometimes an issue due to compacted poor draining clay soil. Also, we forget often that good healthy grass dies back and becomes thin, especially in areas which catch the shade. However, during the following weeks, there are usually … Continue reading “Winter Lawn Problems”
Garden Jobs to do for February
Six Important Seasonal Garden Jobs Here are a list of our top six seasonal garden hobs to get sorted this year! Sprout early potatoes by laying them out in a cool, light, frost-free place. To promote the growth of strong, young flowering stems, Prune roses. Cut down ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials that were left … Continue reading “Garden Jobs to do for February”
CRB Checked Gardeners
CRB Checked Gardeners Most gardens, whether they are private or commercial are in need of attention around this time. You may be an organisation that is looking for a gardener, to help tidy your grounds up. However in today’s society, many are worried about whom they are employing, wondering what their background is like, especially … Continue reading “CRB Checked Gardeners”