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Around the garden job checklist - week 31

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Trim hedges to keep them neat, then shred and compost the clippingsTop up compost or bark mulches around heathersHoe and hand weed bordersWater hanging baskets and patio containers regularlyPlace orders for bulbs to plant this autumnDeadhead flowers


How to water hanging baskets

On 22/07/2011 in Projects: Planting

into the compost before planting up will cut your workload a little, but you should still add liquid feed to one watering a week to boost the blooms.AdamUse a hanging basket with a built-in reservoir in the base to ensure a constant supply of water. It won't look


Five ways to grow better roses

On 20/10/2011 in Plant features: Flowers

all summer long. Support them, feed and water them regularly, remove spent flowers and watch out for signs of pests and diseases. Our five tips, below, will ensure your roses put on a show-stopping display.Deadhead roses regularly, otherwise plants


Caterpillars

On 18/10/2011 in Problems: Veg & herbs

Hungry, voracious caterpillars can be found in a wide variety of colours and sizes. Some feed on fruits, roots and stems, but the likes of the cabbage white butterfly, hawk moth and winter moth feed on leaves. Although they may at first seem


wisteria woe

On 10/03/2012 in forum

already a large plant in a tub and planted it in the garden, it was fine until last summer, I dont know whether its the soil (heavy clay) lack of water, feeding ,pruning, disease, or heat (40 degrees) now only a few shoots coming from the ground


Greenhouse job checklist - week 15

On 23/11/2011 in Greenhouse checklists

and morning glory (Ipomoea)Grow an early crop of dwarf French beans in a large potRepot any top-heavy or pot-bound houseplantsStart feeding young plants about 3-4 weeks after potting up in fresh compostPot up rooted cuttings and seedlings


Flowers garden job checklist - week 23

On 23/11/2011 in Flowers checklists

to it for supportCut down pulmonarias and doronicum, then drench the soil around them with a liquid feedLift and divide clumps of primulasCut back the foliage of daffodils to clear beds for summer plantingTrim leaves and faded flowers from oriental poppies


Fruit and veg job checklist - week 14

On 23/11/2011 in Fruit and veg checklists

Sow seeds of dwarf and climbing beans in deep pots or cardboard toilet roll tubes filled with compostPlant new asparagus bedsContinue planting potatoes, shallots and onion setsFeed spring cabbage with a high-nitrogen fertiliserRemove forcing jars


Go ji berry

On 16/03/2013 in forum

cuttings to another person who has had great results many thanks Karen It probably needs another goji plant nearby, to aid pollination.  They also need feeding regularly whilst in growth.  See RHS advice on goji berries, here: http


Controling Pumpkins

On 17/08/2012 in forum

this your ensuring the plants energy is towards producing good size fruit and not foliage growth. Sometimes you may find that side shoots form - cut these off too. Feeding the plant once a week with a liquid tomato feed is recommended


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