Planting

I have noticed recently that the leaves of my Cordyline “Red Star” have started splitting. What could be causing this damage?

After pruning my Jade plant recently, I was left with many leaves and stem cuttings. Instead of just wasting them by throwing them away, I asked myself whether I could use them to propagate new Jade plants, and how easy that would be?

I left my snapdragon outside and unprotected from frost all through last winter. Will it come back again this year?

My clematis is not thriving and is growing is a pot that is way too small. Time to repot and provide a little TLC…

I have been growing a Calluna heather plant in the same pot for several years now. And I have noticed recently that it is not looking its best.

I was recently given a Jade plant that was in a fairly bad way as it could not stand up on its own. I carried out some research to find out about the causes and solutions to this problem with Jade plants.

I have a large 3 metre high privet hedge in my garden. I have noticed that it’s thickness seems to significantly reduce over the winter months, with a lot of the leaves falling to the ground. This made me think: is it normal for privet hedges to drop leaves during winter, or is it a sign that there is something wrong?

My Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ has flourished since I got it around 5 years ago. After a prolonged cold snap in the UK this winter, with temperatures down to -10 in my area, it has sustained some severe frost damage. All of the leaves at the top of the stem have completely collapsed and turned brown. I am concerned that the plant may have died.

Autumn in the UK this year has been notably mild and has been followed by a prolonged period of cold – including severe overnight frosts with temperatures dropping below -10.
During this cold weather I noticed that my hydrangea leaves had turned a very dark black colour all over.

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