Gardeners' Question Time Vale of White Horse: Heuchera, Waterlogged Gardens and Hardwood Cuttings
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Feb 28, 2025 Dive into the world of gardening with expert tips on propagating Heuchera and managing Wisteria for optimal blooms. Discover creative enhancements for herbaceous borders, like the exotic Cunculus vulgaris. Learn practical methods for hardwood cuttings and gain insights into gardening in flood-prone areas, where plants like tulips and echinacea flourish. Enjoy light-hearted conversations about simple gardening tasks for beginners, making the journey enjoyable and accessible for everyone!
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Box Blight Alternatives
- Consider replacing box hedges damaged by blight.
- The RHS website lists alternatives like leucospurnums, leucodendrons, filareas, and crochias.
Wisteria Pruning
- Prune wisteria twice a year, in February and July.
- Cut back long whippy summer growth by two-thirds in autumn.
Troubleshooting Fatsia Japonica Problems
- Check for root damage and fluctuating water tables if fatsia japonica leaves shrivel and brown.
- Consider mound planting to protect roots from excess moisture.