Roses make a great addition to any garden and with the different varieties available there is no excuse for not finding one to fit your plot. Below is a brief explantation of the varieties that we have available here at Larch Cottage. If you need any further advise please don’t hesitate to contact us and […]
PREPARING THE GROUND FOR YOUR NEW ROSE: How do I plant roses? Dig the planting hole to approx (18inches)/ 45 cms, and mix the soil you have removed with approximately 5 litres of well rotted farmyard manure, or compost, and a handful of bone meal. The hole should be large enough to accommodate the roots […]
Can I plant a new rose in the same place and soil as one I have just taken out? What is replant disease and how does it affect roses? Replant disease or disorder happens when a plant is replaced with the same type and then does not thrive or put on good growth. It is […]
Forsythia, planting and propagation Expert tips from Larch Cottage Nursery Manager, Joanne McCullock Forsythia are fairly easy plants to grow. There is no pest that seems to trouble them and if the plants are growing in good, well-drained soil they shouldn’t need any feeding.’Goldrausch’ is a variety I’d recommend for its prolific flowering, with the same […]
FEED Hellebores are hungry plants! Use compost or well rooted manure when planting and as a mulch when the plants are established. The main growing periods are during the spring and autumn so mulching then is very beneficial. A general purpose fertiliser can also be applied in late winter. Liquid feed is very acceptable as […]
What plants are best for a rockery? ALTHOUGH ROCK PLANTS OR ALPINES – are defined as plants that grow in an alpine climate which occurs at high elevation and above the tree line; as we know them an alpine is a reasonably hardy perennial which has a compact habit but does not necessarily have to […]
How do I plant Shrubs in my Garden? Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully If the shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting and compost, and […]
Edible Honeysuckle: Lonicera caerulea (Honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle – or Haskap) The Honeyberry is relatively a new introduction into the UK. They are native to Siberia, northern China and northern Japan where they were widely harvested. Ideally honeyberries should be planted in pairs or groups, as this will increase the rate of pollination and […]
How and when to plant grapes vines in your garden THE PLANTING of grape vines in the UK has grown in popularity over the past few years and they are a welcome addition to many gardens. The best soil for planting grapes is good, deep free draining soil in a sunny site, the root system […]
What is the difference between wet soil and water saturated soil? THERE is a great difference between a wet soil which is wet only seasonally and a water saturated soil. The problem with water saturated soils is that the water excludes the air from the root system and keeps the soil temperature low thus causing […]