Apple Trees
Tips for your Apple Trees Knowing how to maintain your fruit trees so that they produce more fully is important so that you can get the best from your fruit tree. We hope that you have find these tips helpful for your Apple trees, however if you would like any more information on fruit trees, … Continue reading “Apple Trees”
The Wildlife Diary of Moles
The Wildlife Diary of Moles Moles (Talpa europaea) are common throughout Britain. The molehills and tunnels of which they create can be unpleasant and may disturb plant roots. Moles eat worms and insects and stir clear from plant roots- but they can help expose soils, they are also efficient predators of soil pests. They have … Continue reading “The Wildlife Diary of Moles”
Potted Trees
RHS Advice Ways to minimise stress to potted trees We hope this article will offer some helpful tips and will help you to relieve a little stress to your plants so that they continue being productive. If you have any further questions regarding potted trees, then please contact us on 01782 396 168. Bring trees … Continue reading “Potted Trees”
Choosing Winter Bedding
Choosing Winter Bedding When choosing winter bedding there are some considerations worth bearing in mind. Adding early flowering bulbs such as snowdrops, and crocuses can improve the display and layout of even the smallest bedding areas in gardens, especially containers. Winter-Interest Pots Group containers near the house for simplicity of viewing and easy maintenance. Plant … Continue reading “Choosing Winter Bedding”
Life Cycle of Dock Bugs
Dock Bugs Dock bugs are most common in southern England and Wales, and many are attracted by wildflowers such as maculosa, docks, and sorrels. In August and September, dock bugs are attracted to raspberry and blackberry fruit. Their feeding can cause come of the fruits to deflate however professionals can ensure that the damage is … Continue reading “Life Cycle of Dock Bugs”
Grow your Own Plant Support
Grow your Own Plant Support A cheap and effective alternative to a bamboo cane plant support can be stems of trees and shrubs from your garden. Not only can it be a fun alternative, but it is also more economical and eliminates the carbon footprint of importing bamboo canes. Also the stock plants in which … Continue reading “Grow your Own Plant Support”
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”
Bulb Planting Techniques
How deep do I Plant Certain Bulbs? Bulbs Muscari Crocus Allium Tulipa Narcissus Fritillaria imperials How deep do I plant? 10cm (4in) 8-12cm (3-5in) 10-15cm (4-6in) 15cm (6in) 20cm (8in) 25-30cm (10-12in) Planting Properly When preparing to plant, the ground should be improved with garden compost and if drainage is bad, grit should be … Continue reading “Bulb Planting Techniques”
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”