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If you have a question you would like answered please feel free
to contact us - the quickest way is by telephone (01905 429212)
and the best time probably between 9am and 11am Monday - Friday.
You can also email
us but this will take longer to generate a reply.
q1 Can I grow plants
in pots?
Usually - generally the bigger the pot, the better. It's easier
to water and feed. Pots can of course be moved around to create
different effects.
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q2 What compost should
I use for rhododendrons?
Ericaceous, an acidic compost - usually in pink bags. Rhododendrons
hate lime - as do hydrangeas, magnolias, heathers, azaleas and
camellias.
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q3 What is the difference
between an annual and a perennial?
Annuals generally grow and flower in the same season, then
die. Perennials should overwinter for several seasons.
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q4 When should I start
seed potatoes?
Lay them out in trays (or egg boxes) to start sprouting (chitting)
in January / February.
First earlies can be planted from early March and later varieties
progressively through to the end of March. (NB Worcester area)
The traditional day to plant potatoes is Good Friday.
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q5 What should I cover
seeds in pots / trays with?
Plant seeds into compost and cover with horticultural vermiculite
- this holds moisture and also allows the seeds to come up more
easily.
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q6 When is the best
time to treat the lawn with weedkiller / mosskiller?
April to September is generally best.
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q7 When can I plant
out bedding plants?
Frost tender varieties (Marigolds, Lobelia, Busy Lizzie, Begonias,
Geraniums, Fuschias etc.) can be planted out from Mid-May to
Mid-June - but protect them if there is any danger of frost.
(Hardy bedding plants (Pansy, Polyanthus etc.) can be planted
out from March.)
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q8 Is foliar feeding
any good?
In our experience root feeding is better - although foliar
feeding can be successful if care is taken to follow dosage
instructions exactly - if the concentration is too strong there
is a danger of scorching plants - especially in sunny weather.
We find that root feeding is generally more successful - and
less prone to problems.
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q9 Which compost is
best to use for Hanging Baskets?
Ideally you should use a 'Hanging Basket Compost' - these usually
contain a wetting agent that helps the compost absorb water
more easily.
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q10 How often should
I water a Hanging Basket?
On warm, windy days in a sunny position, baskets should be
watered twice a day - morning and evening. Generally hanging
baskets should be watered once a day, even if it rains.
q11 How often should
I feed a Hanging Basket?
Generally, use a fertilizer once a week. If your basket is
very green and lacking flowers, use a tomato fertilizer feed
once a week. Remember to follow dosage instructions carefully.
q12 What's the best way to
prevent needle drop on my real Christmas Tree?
Norway Spruce is the traditional Christmas Tree and is susceptible
to needle drop. For best results stand the tree in a bucket
of water (not hot!) at least overnight, or for a few days if
time, before bringing into the house - this will allow water
to be taken up.
Once in the house, place the tree in the coolest place possible,
away from radiators.
An alternative is to choose one of the new less-needle drop
varieties which we also stock.
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