We have a raised area by the back door which is ideal for plants. Unfortunately it is also next to the oil burner. Are there any plants that could survive the oil fumes?
We bought a rhododendron specifically produced for alkaline soil a year ago and fed it with the recommended feed but it hasn't grown at all, although the buds are there. All the leaves have gone black at the edges and we're at our wit's end as to what to do next. Quite an expensive mistake maybe??
We planted pyracantha as a hedge 18 months ago and it's doing well. When and how would be best to cut it back as it's growing too tall next to our neighbour's wall?
After numerous attempts to grow Morning Glory I've finally managed to get some growth - leaving it in a pot instead of the ground. However, something is attacking the leaves. I've spread salt around the base of the pot in case it's slugs but I can't actually see anything. No other plants seem to be affected.
We have only shale and builders' rubble in our back garden but want to lay lawn. Would we need topsoil/clay if we want turf/sod which already has about 1" soil backing to take?