What can I do about these pesky wild rabbits?
“I’ve got a lovely garden that is being constantly wrecked by wild rabbits coming over from next door. The property owner won’t do anything about them, so what can I do?” asks Samuel King, of Telford,...
View ArticleA lawn mystery
“After a bad start during the hot spring, my lawn recovered by August, but is now once again covered in large brown patches, despite plenty of rain. What’s going on?” asks Rita Millings, of Liphook,...
View ArticleGardening Q&A: Do you really get castor oil from castor oil plants?
“Do you really get castor oil from castor oil plants?” asks Eileen Elvy, of Lowestoft, Suffolk, who has a new one sitting proudly in a pot in her conservatory.
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“Rather than put my houseplants in slightly larger pots every couple of years, couldn’t I just put the little plants in much bigger pots as soon as I get them?” asks Joy Cumberpatch, of Dewsbury, West...
View ArticleHelp! My potted bay tree is dying
“I have a very expensive (£56!) new bay tree in a large patio pot and the leaves are turning brown. I know they don’t like really cold weather, but the winter has been mild. What should I do?” asks...
View ArticleWhere do tomatoes come from?
Neither, Reginald, although China is now the world’s biggest producer and Italians eat most per head in the EU.
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“I WAS given a cymbidium orchid two years ago and it’s got really big. I know they’re delicate but what can I do to it without affecting its lovely flowers?” asks Chris Warne of Leicester.
View ArticleGardening Q&A: Are any British spiders dangerous?
“My wife is terrified of spiders and as a result avoids large parts of our garden where she fears they’ll be lurking. Are any of them at all harmful?” asks Simon Clarke, of Redditch, Worcs.
View ArticleWhat shall I plant to brighten up a shady patio?
“My new house has a nice patio area, but it’s north facing and always in shade. Is there anything I can grow in containers to brighten it up?” asks Sasha Greenhorne, from Middlesbrough.
View ArticleWhat plants should I avoid if I have a skin allergy?
“I have extremely sensitive skin and although I wear gloves for gardening I often come up in a rash on my arms or my legs. Which plants should I most try to avoid?” asks Josie Wingate, of Cheltenham,...
View ArticleIs it worth buying St Joseph's Wort for the herb garden?
It sure is, Chas, because that’s simply another name often used by trendy little nurseries for our age-old favourite, basil!
View ArticleDoes coriander keep bugs at bay?
“Am I right in thinking that the herb coriander has something to do with keeping nasty bugs away?” asks Dan Masters from Coventry.
View ArticleWhy are Jersey Royals so expensive?
Maybe, Jennifer, but they are unique, protected, hand-planted and supplies of Jersey Royals are very limited.
View ArticleMy wife's afraid of snakes in the garden – are they dangerous?
“My wife’s nervous of the overgrown section of the garden at our new house. She thinks there may be harmful snakes there. What are the chances?” asks Jim Bertrand, of Grantham, Lincs.
View ArticleGardening Q&A: Can I grow a canna in a rockery?
YES and no, Gabby. There are dozens of these lovely plants on the market and I’m especially fond of the speckled yellow Picasso, the dark bronze Wyoming and the striking red Lucifer, whose flowers are...
View ArticleShould I replant new roses in same spot?
“My roses have just about had it. They’ve been in about 12 years, so they’re gnarled and lacking the branches they once had. Some have black spot and rust ring, too. But I do like their position, so...
View ArticleShould I leave my bulbs alone?
“WHEN flowering bulbs have seen better days, should I just leave them alone to die down?” asks George McNeill, of Norwich.
View ArticleDoes lettuce come from Iraq?
“My husband reckons lettuce comes from Iraq. I can’t believe it, can you?” asks Doreen Milliner, of Blyth, Northumberland.
View ArticleDoes eating garlic keep insects away?
“My elderly uncle reckons that by eating garlic he avoids getting bitten by insects out in the garden. Does it really work?” asks Ken Hewitt, of Great Missenden, Bucks.
View ArticleHow can I clean my paths?
QCAN you give me some advice about cleaning my driveway and paths? Are there any products that I should buy that will help me do the job? – Matt, London
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