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, if they are pot bound that might be the cause of poor health. Think a lot of the garden centre ones are probably forced in some way which is why they look so good. 15 ones that have survived the winter sounds good to me   Don't think they are pot bound

of birds? I have two ways to help birds in Winter:1, Buy some packs of cheap lard, (27p at my local supermarket)leave it to soften & mix it with a high-energy seed & dried mixed fruit if I have it. Press this into plastic pots & leave it to set. Each day I

We used to grow winter flowering violas in a raised bed. They were attacked by pansy leaf brown spot the year before last.We chanced them again last winter but it was a disaster. We didn't plant them this year. Does anyone have any experience of how

Learn about the different techniques for protecting cannas and gingers over winter, with Chris Beardshaw's video advice on covering them in the border or lifting and storing them indoors.October-NovemberMore advice on caring for cannas and gingers

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

Banana plants need plenty of wrapping in winter to keep them warm. Without protection, the cold weather will decimate them and they'll have to grow from scratch in spring. A little extra effort will ensure thriving bananas that bring tropical cheer

, cut back the stems of cannas and ginger lilies and lift the rhizomes from the soil. Set them in large pots or crates and pack round the roots with chipped bark. Store in a frost-free shed over winter.AdamIn the north and east of the UK you may need

I bought a small tree fuchsia called Pattie Sue this year and has grown lovely. It is a shame to let it die over the winter and so I wonder if I can keep it alive for it to flourish next year. I don't have a green house but I have a conservatory

certain distance from the fence (the distance depends on its height). Turbulence is created the further away you move. Plants surrounding a property must help reduce the strength of cooling winds in winter, and also produce shade that helps cool warm air

that you become redundant for a long period over winter Swiss chard and kale will grow over winter. If you have bare soil that you want to grow veg in next year, you might think about sowing one of the green manures. filmbuffy a similar question was asked