Gardening with the RHS Episode 1: Problem Solving from RHS Garden, Wisley in Surrey
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Feb 20, 2013 Join horticultural experts Leigh Hunt and Rebecca Mealey from the RHS as they tackle your most pressing gardening dilemmas. Discover how to deal with clematis and climbing roses and learn ways to prevent common issues like honey fungus and tree bleeding post-pruning. They share tips on selecting unique tomato varieties and thriving camellias, including soil testing for optimal growth. With practical advice on foolproof wisteria pruning and propagating summer crops, your garden will flourish in no time!
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Fixing Compacted Soil Advice
- Break up compacted soil with a sharp fork or spade gently to improve texture.
- Use mulch on soil surface to protect from heavy rain and encourage natural worm activity.
Climbers on Willow Tree
- Choose climbing rose and clematis with different flowering times and pruning needs to avoid overcrowding.
- Avoid rampant ramblers on low trees like willows; opt for manageable climbers like New Dawn rose.
Expanding Tomato Varieties
- Experiment with diverse tomato varieties, including Russian types for short summers.
- Consider swapping seedlings with others to discover new, well-adapted tomato varieties.