By Jonathan Diaper All that rain! The unpredictability of the weather, though, reminds me of the importance of water in our gardens. It has been the driest winter and early spring I can recall. February saw me giving first aid, with a can full of water each, to some lacklustre laurels. Plants Read more »
By Dan Lazarou-West The importance of weeding around newly planted trees cannot be understated. Weeds compete for light, nutrients and, most importantly, available water in the soil. In addition, weeds provide cover for bark-gnawing rodents and taller or climbing weeds. Bramble, for example, can smother and topple small transplants. Without an adequate weeding regime Read more »
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By Lorraine Spooner The term ‘evergreen’ can be misleading. All leaves will eventually be discarded when they are shaded out by emerging new growth, but this is a gradual process of renewal and is nature’s efficient way of keeping the tree in good health. The purpose of a leaf is to capture sunlight, which Read more »
