Gardeners' Question Time Postbag Edition: RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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May 23, 2025 Pippa Greenwood, a preeminent expert on plants and their adversaries, joins a panel to discuss the vibrant insights from the Chelsea Flower Show. They delve into clever water-saving techniques in garden design and explore resilient planting options tailored for various settings. The conversation covers care strategies for cherry trees, including how sunlight and moisture affect their growth. Listeners also get practical advice on compost management and innovative designs that blend aesthetics with ecological considerations.
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Care Timing for Camellia Flowers
- To improve camellia flowers, maintain consistent watering in late summer without overfeeding.
- Use ericaceous feed during active growth to support flower bud development.
Supporting Aging Cherry Trees
- Give aging flowering cherry trees space by pruning encroaching trees and avoid soil compaction.
- Water roots at the edge of the canopy during dry spells to support stressed old trees.
Planting Low Creepers on Gravel Paths
- Use low-level creeping plants like corsican mint or thyme on gravel paths to reduce weeding.
- Consider thyme varieties with aroma and durability according to light and foot traffic.