We are about to build a raised herb bed and wondered what type of soil is best. For years I have tried to grow parsley and thyme in pots with not much success. I have heard grit should be used?
We have Willow (Golden and Red flanders) planted on an exposed site in a heavy clay on a slope which are about 3 years old and have thrived to date. Recently, the leaves have started to wither and die from the top down. I saw your response re. canker in a contorted willow, but in this case, the tree is affected from the top and the lower part of the tree is still healthy. The bark is also turning brown in the affected areas (top down). We have other will planted in another part of the garden that are not affected. Is there any treatment you would recommend?
I planted a plum tree seven years ago it only produced fruit last year only two. It is situated between apple trees that are flush with fruit every year. The plum tree produces blossoms but no fruit. Any help please
I moved an old rose bush 3 weeks ago and it is now wilting.I gave it a rose feed after i moved it. It was in a sunnier spot than it is now ,do you think this has caused the problem? Will it recover on its own?
I want to move a weigelia I planted two years ago from the back of a border to a new bed as it is hidden where it is. I thought it would grow upwards but instead it is very straggly and lies on the ground. I probably should have cut it back after flowering last year. It is just about to flower now. Can I move it to the new border or wait until later?
I bought my sister a pear tree 5 years ago. It blossoms every year then leaf curls and fruit buds go black. She has never had a pear.