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Over ten years, Gerry Daly answered more than 5,000 gardening questions. His knowledge is based in science and practical experience, and by working on radio and television. Access to the advice database is open

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Should I cut strawberry plants right back after taking off runners?

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I have been given a fairly mature camellia in a container it is probably about 5 feet tall there are no flowers on it at the moment. I would like to plant it out in the garden how would I go about this and where is the best position for it?

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Books etc. indicate a certain time for pruning trees and shrubs. 'Directly after flowering', 'In early winter', and the like. What bad things happen when I deviate from it? For instance, when I prune in spring: Only less flowers next year?, or when I prune my weeping willow now in stead of in wintertime? serious risk of fungus damage, or ....? Regards ,Fons

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I would like to plant some cabbage SEEDS in August, that will give me bare Root cabbage transplants for sale and planting next Spring.Is it possible to get the Traditional Early York Seeds and where ?Or what would be a suitable alternative that you would suggest ?

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I have some pepper plants growing in my glasshouse which I cultivated from seed. I sowed them in the glasshouse in early June. The plants are thriving but there is no sign of any fruit yet. When can I expect the fruit to appear or can I do anything to encourage fruit

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What causes premature courgettes to drop off the plant when only about 1 inch long

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