Gardeners looking to ensure their shrubs and olive trees flourish should learn how to prune them efficiently. Times and Transcript columnist Bob Osborne pointed out that those who regularly snip away branches will ensure their plants do not encroach on each other's territory. Although some
Archive for March, 2010
Pruning ‘helps to distribute light through olive trees’
Friday, March 5th, 2010Volunteers needed ‘to mow ornamental grass’
Friday, March 5th, 2010Many green-fingered enthusiasts will be aware of the importance of mowing ornamental grass and tending to their exotic plants. However, as people move into their twilight years, the upkeep of a yard can prove difficult. For this reason, a village in Oxfordshire is looking for good samaritans to...
Barnwell show could offer exotic plant inspiration
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Green-fingered enthusiasts looking for ideas on how to arrange their exotic plants could head to an upcoming show in Somerset. The Banwell Gardening Club Spring Show is taking place on March 20th 2010 with a golden theme to mark the organisation's half-century, according to the Weston and...
Ornamental grass, shrubs and tree ideas at Malvern show
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Often one of the best ways to gain ideas of how to arrange ornamental grass, shrubs and trees is to learn from the experts.For this reason, green-fingered enthusiasts may decide to head to the Royal Horticultural Society's Malvern Spring Gardening Show.The event is celebrating its 25th year...
Ornamental grass ‘should not be cut too short’
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Gardening enthusiasts who grow ornamental grass should ensure they do not cut it too short. The Daily Telegraph's green-fingered expert Helen Yemm has advised that grass which is over-snipped can be susceptible to pearlwort, a low-growing weed.She explained that using weed-and-feed treatments...