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Hello, Earlier this year, I cut my winter jasmine right back after it had finished flowering as it was looking a little untidy. I've left 5-6 stems of around two feet, as and fed it with fertilizer, but a couple of months or so later, nothing

Hi guys, Whilst reading up on clematis i noticed the experts advice is to prune in winter or spring (feb/march) for group 3's Was just wondering what are the pro's n cons if any, if i prune them down in winter, we have frosts here up untill late may

Hi everyone , about a fortnight ago I bought some winter pansies . About 5 trays in total to fill the baskets at the back of the house. I used new compost and replaced the liners and planted in the usual way . There are now about 6 plants which have

Hi I am in the process of thinking about winter planting, (first winter being organised) and wondered what your opinions are regarding buying from online suppliers or from Garden Centres regards to price and quality.  If find the largest DIY have

Hi there, can anyone advise whether it is best to leave grass a little longer in the winter months, or is it best to give it a good trim before the cold weather sets in. I only have a little push mower and it has beeen extremely wet these last few

flitting through the branches of a cherry laurel tree I looked twice. It was a goldcrest.I've never seen one hereabouts before. Apparently the recent spate of mild winters has helped their numbers increase. Who knows, maybe they'll be vying with the long

My winter pansy flowers are being eaten - there are tiny holes all over the flowers and finally they are completely eaten away.  Does anyone know what is causing this and what I can do to prevent it, please? First things first! give your plants a

Could anyone advise a relative beginner on mulching perennials for winter. Should the crowns of tender plants be covered or just the bases, and if so must the mulch be removed for spring? Thanks for any advice. If you're mulching in order to protect

power lines came down on the East Coast mainline, I ventured out into my garden with my camera instead. The sun was shining, welcoming me into my very own Winter Wonderland. Truly beautiful!Branches and leaves were coated with icy crystals that glistened

Hi Can I plant potatoes at this time of year ? ..if so which variety are best? Thanks hate to tell you its not the time to do it really.I have bunged in some old potatoes and got a poor result in autumn.I don't know if there is a variety for winter