I just bought some new rosa rugosa and they are a little leggy and I was wondering when I could prune them.
Gerry,I was at a Garden Show recently and was told by a company selling organic compost that Bark Mulch is bad for shrubbery beds or for on top of weed blanket as it takes nutrients from the soil. Is this correct? They said they had received a circulation from Coillte......Thanks
Hi Gerry, we want to grow some hazel and willow that we will be able to use in the garden down the road. we have planted a small woodland area 18 months ago, is it here we shoud put them or some where else, have plenty of space . Also would really like a living willow feature in the garden, any tips on how, where and when would be appreciated.Thanks.
I have raspberry canes for about 15 years, and have good crops each year . I never spray. But this year I have noticed a few canes with crinkled slightly yellowing ( at the edges ) leaves. The fruits are uaffected, but two canes have no leaves or fruits at all. And appear to have died.What should I do to protect my other canes. I have about 40 canes in all running north to south. Thank you Clare
Is it possible to make up a peatmoss or woodchip compost to grow tomatoes in using 7.6.17 or another fertilizer?. If so what is the proportion per litre? thankyou.
Dear Gerry, I was given a few lilly bulbs a few years ago, I planted them near a stone wall, every year they produced good stems but the flower buds were all turned downward. This year I moved them thinking they might have been too close to the wall. They are now in a bed with plenty space but alas the same problem. Plenty buds on top of each stem but turned downwards, and open into small wimpish flowers, not the great show of flowers they should give. Help?