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Gardening and Plant FAQs

As we are regularly asked a host of common questions, we have compiled a list of these to help you quickly find the answer to those most frequently asked.

General Plant Care

  • What does NPK mean on Fertiliser Packets?
  • How do I Repot Pot Bound Container Plants?

Pruning

  • How and when do I Prune my Clematis?
  • When is the Best Time to Prune Forsythia?
  • When Pruning Apple Trees, how do I tell the Difference Between the Different Types of Buds?

Plant Problems

  • Why don't my Daffodils Produce any Flowers?
  • How do I Protect Flowers Against Late Spring Frosts?
  • How can I keep my Acer Alive over Winter?
  • How can I get Tomatoes to Ripen Quicker?

Lawn Care

  • How do I Manage a Mossy Lawn?

Growing Fruit and Veg

  • Why do my Fig Tree Fruits not Develop then Drop Off?
  • Can I Sow Vegetable Seeds that were Harvested Last Year?

Seasonal Interest

  • When is a Good Time to Plant Trees?
  • Which Plants can add Colour and Interest in Early Autumn?

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  • Why do Some Links Open with a Popup box?
  • What is a Podcast?
 
 

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Top Gardening & Plant FAQs

  • 1. What does NPK mean on Fertiliser Packets?
  • 2. How and when do I Prune my Clematis?
  • 3. How do I Manage a Mossy Lawn?
  • 4. How do I Repot Pot Bound Container Plants?
  • 5. When is the Best Time to Prune Forsythia?
 
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