Airwaves

A Cautionary Tale .....

I do so agree with the suggestions that have been made How many times have I said 'if only I had known; when plants have become rampant Berghill makes avery apt point when he mentions plant fair sales, I think many are just interested in gettinga sale rather than the performance of a plant Forums like this do help to promote awareness of such things

Japanese Maple

I'm sure it will revive, just hang on in. Many of the problems are as others have said, weather related, especially in this part of the countryN.E. , where  frequent strong winds have damaged the plants and dried the soil too quickly. My acedrs are now well into leaf but without exception I have about 6 inch die back on each branch. My roses too were damaged but now seem to have made a good recovery

Talkback: Dandelion

Best dwarf pear or apple?

Sorry to hear that Peter. I have had a couple of items replaced by Parkers when there have been problems. Might be worth contacting them

Best dwarf pear or apple?

A Cox tree is unreliable but if you want a Cox flavour try a Sunset which is a Cox cross. The fruit is superb and it is self fertile. This may be too late for Jess but may be of help to others. A good nursery is rvrogers of pickering. They also sell a good range of plum trees and are always willing to answer any questions

Gardeners World new season

In case anyone has missed the news, Chris Beardshaw has been invited to join the presenters of   Beechgrove. Looking forward to April. I now live in the north of England and find the programme very relevant, however when I lived in the South I still found much to enjoyabout the programme.

Gardeners World new season

It was a gentle start to the season, As others have said rollon Beechgrove

Old fashioned fruit trees

Have a look at www.rogersof pickering they sell fruit of all sizes and may be of help.

Small Wildlife pond

Enjoy your pond Erica 938, I'm sure you will get lots to interest you from it.

I was looking at a pond mud cleaner. This vacum fits on the end of a hose and works without destroying wildlife. Has anyone tried this? Thankyou for your replies

Colourful plants to put in large plant pots/urns

Thankyou to Busy-Lizzie and Loveto garden the pictures are stunning. I have just been given a lovely stone pot and it is now ready for planting I wondered about a half standard tree with underplanting, has anyone tried this. The planting has to withstand very cold weather as I live in the north. Ideas would be welcome. My wish is for the pot to look attractive all year. Thank you inadvance for your help