Christmas shoppers should head to a plant nursery in east Sussex this year, if one expert is to be believed.The News of the World's gardening columnist Matt James suggested a range of plants, tools and seeds could make wonderful festive presents.He said a Yorkshire terracotta pot could be met...
Archive for November, 2009
Visit plant nursery in east Sussex ‘to pick up some great Christmas gifts’
Monday, November 30th, 2009Gardening enthusiasts ‘should watch out for fungal diseases’
Monday, November 30th, 2009Gardening enthusiasts need to keep an eye out for fungal diseases on their potted plans, if one expert is to be believed.Helen Yemm from the Daily Telegraph made the recommendation after a reader wrote to the newspaper for advice with her box balls.The correspondent had encountered problems with...
Small fruit trees ‘flourish through careful pruning’
Friday, November 27th, 2009Small fruit trees need to be pruned correctly in order to flourish, it has been suggested. News-Sentinel columnist Jane Ford made the remark in response to a reader wanting to know how to take care of their garden.She said any plant will grow well when cut in the right way, adding untangling...
Gardening tip: Lighting makes plants and trees ‘look fantastic’
Friday, November 27th, 2009Gardeners looking to make their palm trees, olive trees, bamboo or callistemon sparkle 24 hours a day this Christmas should invest in some yard lighting, if one expert is to be believed.Theron Horton told the Vancouver Sun well-arranged lamps are the "pinnacle of achievement" when it comes to...
Gardening ‘can be fun activity for couples’
Thursday, November 26th, 2009People thinking of introducing plants such as palm trees, olive trees, bamboo or callistemon into their garden should get their partner involved, if one couple's experiences are anything to go by.Cindy and Gordon Wood told the Mail-Tribune working together on a green space can reap great...