How to guides

Please see our useful guides below:

Orchids

Tne of the most popular orchids for a house plant or as a cut flower is cymbidium, producing 4-5 large spikes of 60-70cm long lasting many weeks.
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Shade planting

To grow healthy plants in shady areas, it is important to identify the degree of shade that a plant will tolerate. Few shrubs will thrive where shade is dense and with dry, unfertile soil.
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Turf & top soil

Moisture levels must be maintained while the grass is establishing. As a general guide, each roll of turf requires watering each day even if it does rain.
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Rose planting

The best time to plant bare-root roses is from October to March, providing the soil is workable and free from frost. Containerised roses can be planted all year round.
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Care of citrus and olive plants

Citrus trees make interesting & attractive indoor plants. They provide year-round interest, with fragrant white flowers.
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Rabbit & deer resistant plants

In general, deer tend not to eat thorny, poisonous or plants that taste bad. They are very agile animals and fences need to be at least 2m high.
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