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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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large veg garden needs fertilty,texture boost,no manure avaible

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i have a three year old escallonia hedge that is maturing very well. when and how often should i trim it?? really when and by how much? i want it to grow to around 4 and a half foot and by 3 wide.please enlighten me.

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Over the past two years two rhododendrons have died - one established and one new plant. Both were planted in correct compost and I fed regularly with ericaceous plant food. Leaves curled and sagged and eventually fell from plants - buds turned brown. Two camellias did the same.I suspect root and crown rotCould i be correct Thanks

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I need to place some pots at various points around the border of a new patio for decoration but also to deter visitors from driving up on the patio accidentally. It is a very, very exposed windy site. What will work best?

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Can you please tell me how to grow potatoes in a black bin liner or a tub? Thank you

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I have geothermal pipes under my only south facing wall. Can I plant MM106, quinceA ,St Julien A and colt rootstock trees over them. the pipes are ! metre deep. The guy in the nursery said the root will extend below 1 metre.

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