Grass root-biting beetle larvae are a stubbornly recurring problem for many gardeners. Fighting them is not easy, but there are several ways to reduce their population. Q: I have a lawn of 1.5 an on the plot. I established it by bringing peat soil over sandy soil. Two years later, a lot of hollow spots … Read more
Trees and shrubs are a long term investment. Be sure to choose the best variety for the location you want them to grow. Trees have their own growth habits and characteristics. Learn as much about them before you plant them, so you don’t have unwanted problems ten or twenty years later. Don’t plant a Sycamore … Read more
A long period of extreme heat can make trees weak, which makes them more susceptible to infestations. Helping your tree recover from the summer season as they are heading into winter is very important in order to protect their health. Although the leaves might have started showing the autumn shades, you will still need to … Read more
If you have been thinking about getting a fruit tree, your next question is probably what type you should get. Soft fruit trees are some of the most popular variations available for sale in the UK, and with good reason. For one thing, soft fruit trees feature fruits and berries which boast bright, vivid colours. … Read more
Evergreen trees tend to be tough, adaptable, and easy to grow, which is why we are always shocked and saddened to find them turning brown and even dying. There are many reasons for evergreen foliage to turn brown. Sometimes this symptom is deadly and other times it is simply a minor side effect of the … Read more