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Can anyone give me some guidance on when is the best time to take cuttings of the above.  It is loooking beautiful at the moment and I do not want to miss the 'boat' again this year.  Thanking you in anticipation   Asperge. Semi-ripe cuttings in mid

is the best time of the year to do this? Should it be done late spring after flowering to allow new growth this year? Prune it back right after flowering. Cut all the stems that have flowered right back as hard as you like. Leave any younger stems

Prune summer-flowering clematis, cutting above a low pair of green budsCut out dead stems of ceratostigma and hardy fuchsiasPrune all stems of Hydrangea paniculata down to about three buds from soil levelPrepare areas in flowerbeds ready for sowing

Hi, I took some delphinium cuttings a couple of months ago. They have been quite successful and have put on some nice leaf & root growth. They are about 8inches tall and are just starting to produce some flower buds. My question is should I pinch

The cutting back of leaves or branches for four main reasons:1) To remove dead, injured or diseased parts.2) To control or direct growth.3) To improve the yield of flowers or fruit.4) To ensure premium growth conditions by allowing more light

Finally got my day lillies to flower this year with loads of potash, but should I cut back all the spent foliage now or leave it to over winter?  I usually take all foliage on my perrennials down this month - just wonder if this is a bit too early

Take cuttings of your favourite roses Tidy borders by cutting down perennials past their bestPrune out old stems of rambling roses that carried flowersPlant new conifer hedges and evergreen shrubsClear away faded bedding plants from borders

Can anyone please advise me how best to care for Osteospermums over the cold winter period? I have several plants which are under cover, but still in flower! Should I consider cutting them down at this time wonder? Any help would be appreciated

I have two clematis side by side in pots one is fine the other is flowering but looks like it is wilting and may die, should I spray it cut it back or dispose of it? Wait and see what happens. If it wilts completely and goes brown you probably have

Wash glazing inside and out to let in as much light as possibleBring potted camellias into unheated porches or conservatories to enjoy early displaysBuy chrysanthemum cuttings or take cuttings from your own plantsSow seed of hardy annuals