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Raspberries

for the canes as they grow. Traditionally they're tied to wires strung tightly between sturdy stakes or poles. Canes can grow to 6' or more. Pruning methods depend on whether you grow summer- or autumn-fruiting varieties. Thanks. I dug out most of the cloddy by MrChilliPepper

22/04/2013 12:11:38

by MrChilliPepper

Rowan tree issues

I have a Rowan tree in my garden - about 3-4 metres high that has always done well. When I moved home after renting the house out - the tree was leaning severely and I think they had tied their dog to it's trunk. I re-staked it it but it has by Simone C

20/05/2013 19:06:14

by Fairygirl

Kerria Japonica

My kerria japonica has put out several news shoots about six foot tall,but they've all flopped and leaning forward. Should I chop them down and tell the plant to try harder, or stake them upright? Does reducing the plant by half after flowing by Tim Burr

22/07/2012 16:58:18

by Gary Hobson

Do I harvest my Potatoes soon?

Our potatoes have been growing in a potato sack since mid-April. The plants themselves are getting really big (we've even had to tie some to a stake to hold the plants up). When do you reckon would be a good time to start harvesting? Not sure what by Huntertony

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28/06/2012 19:38:17

by David K

Talkback: Purple-sprouting passion

I've got the same problem, three foot tall excellent plants but no flower heads and its november now any advice welcome. Early purple sprouting is worth the effort and will overwinter perfectly well (I live in the north) however, it needs staking by Pam

28/11/2011 18:29:39

by Bradleys Garden

do I cut back hellebores, if so when?

remember the latest correct name- I remove the old foliage in spring allowing the new shoots to grow- they are the ones that will flower next year, so dont remove those leaves in the winter, or no flowers. Be prepared to stake these big plants too by greenfingers13

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22/06/2012 15:28:49

by Vinomother

Leaning Tree

-fill the hole. I agree Ron. Paul needs to look up TIRFOR JACK. After digging a small trench on the 'high side' (ie the right side in the image) and cutting through a few roots, a stake needs to be hammered deeply into the ground and tree and stake connected by Paul S

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20/04/2012 17:33:18

by Green Magpie

Huge Pieris japonica

! But not on the pot - turn the pot on its side and put a stake or broom handle into the drainage hole in the bottom. Use the hammer on the stake to help drive out the plant, after releasing its grip on the sides by cutting as Geoff suggests. Hopefully you hav a decent by lilly3

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24/07/2012 16:54:48

by lilly3

What plant is this please

. I'm not sure how well they hold themselves up. Those stems are quite strong. The square stem profile helps to make the stem strong, like an iron girder. But if they do snap or blow over that's a pity, so I stake mine, just in case. They're quite by Poppy Red

06/09/2012 17:46:03

by Gary Hobson

Spindly Bamboo

I have bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra), which is growing well (very healthy green lea ves) but its stems are very spindly so when it rains, it ends up laying prostrate on the border and onto the lawn. Ive ended up staking it to keep it upright. If I by Tim Burr

06/09/2012 21:37:04

by Plumstone1983

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