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I have a daffodil with 3 flowers on one stalk. I have never seen the likes. How unusual is it?
What would you recommend for my lawn which is hungry and also needs greening up?
I am creating a native wood in my back garden. I have 4 x 4 m to play with I am wondering what density of trees and shrubs I can use for canopy and shrub layers. eg. Canopy trees 2m apart and shrubs in between at say 1m apart?
We have a holly JC in our garden for the past 5 years (see photo). The bulk of branches are low to the ground and more sparse mid and top of the shrub. The leaves are also being eaten by pests. Is it too late for me to prune the lower branches and any ideas on pest control. There are pieces of leaves missing as a clue.
I inherited this tree in a pot with the house.It had 2 leaves at first but has added some in the last 2 years.Can you tell me what it is?
A builder next door has dug up part of my border, in which there is a 250+ year old pear tree growing. He appears to have cut through half the roots to one side of the main tree trunk. What can I do to ensure the tree will not die. It still provides fruit regularly every year?
I purchased a mixture of roses, some climbers, eg. ARTHUR BELL and other non-climbing varieties. I aim to start a nice rose garden but am not sure if the climbing varieties can be planted alongside the other roses or do they need to be kept a certain distance apart?
Prior to laying a turf lawn (as soon as the weather allows me) in order to aid drainage and levels, is it advisable mix in some "sharp sand" with the topsoil? If so, would the stuff thy sell in the builders' section of places like B&Q be suitable? My intention is to then mix in some starter fertiliser.
When is the best time to sow foxglove seeds?
I'm wondering what the best hedge would be for screening? I've been thinking of Laurels, but believe they're an invasive species? I'm looking for something affordable and hardy & evergreen. In addition, I want to get this done ASAP so something that can be planted year round (or late Spring). It's for a border area of approx 5ft depth.
Can you please tell me the name of this shrub and any tips on care?
I have to train a large Virginia creeper up a wall but I can't screw anything into the wall as it is hollow (I think it's externally insulated). Is there any clever method for attaching something to the wall that the climber can then use?
I would like to to know how to prune my Jade ( Crassula Ovata) plant ( tree ) ideally I would prefer not to have to but it has become too big for its location. You will see from the photograph just how large it is.
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