Everything you need to know about gardening
Winter care for an olive tree
Young olive trees need protection in winter, especially in cold areas. They can tolerate temperatures down to -5 degrees Celsius. A mature olive tree can withstand -10 degrees Celsius in a sheltered position. What is the best way to protect an olive tree from freezing.
How to care for leucothoe
Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’ is a beautiful foliage plant with different leaf colours. The young leaves emerge as maroon, maturing to dark green, then bronze-red in autumn. How do you care for leucothoe.
When to prune Japanese maple
Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are known for their beautiful foliage and fantastic autumn colours. When and how should you prune Japanese maple
Do winter pansies need water
If your winter pansies are in a pot and placed in the shelter of porches or fences, water the plants regularly during winter. How often do you water winter pansies.
Pennisetum plants
Pennisetum is well-loved for its lovely soft bottle-brush flowers which appear in late summer. The flowers often remain attractive well into the winter. There are many good varieties to choose from.
Protect mandaville during winter
Sundaville (Mandaville) comes from South America, so it’s not frost hardy. How do you protect this climber over winter.