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PlantingCan you plant your Christmas tree in the garden after the holidays
Yes, you can plant a potted Christmas tree in the garden after December. But only certain species survive zone 7-8 winters and hardening is crucial.
PlantingCherry laurel with holes in leaves: shot hole disease
Shot hole disease causes holes in cherry laurel leaves. Learn how to identify this fungal and bacterial disease, prevent it, and manage it with pruning in dry weather.
Soil & GroundPlants for chalky soil: which grow well on alkaline ground?
Chalky soil is tricky, but many beautiful plants love it. Learn which shrubs, flowers and herbs grow best on calcareous soil.
PlantingWhat if your hydrangea blooms purple not pink: solution
Your hydrangea turns purple or blue instead of pink as you wanted. Learn how to restore pink color.
PlantingClematis with bare bottom: how to fix it?
Your clematis is growing upwards but the bottom is completely bare. Learn why this happens and how to fix it.
PlantingHydrangea buds frozen by late frost? Here is what you can do
Your hydrangea buds were there, until a sudden freeze in April-May. Learn what you can do now and how to prevent it.
PlantingRose eye not growing? The rootstock is sprouting instead
Your new rose bud has not taken, but the rootstock is shooting up from the ground. Learn why and how to fix it.
PlantingWhat if your standard rose is growing shoots from the trunk?
Shoots growing directly from the stem of a standard rose are normal. Learn when they need removal and how to cut them properly.
PlantingHow much water for a fruit tree in the first year?
A young fruit tree needs abundant water to encourage root growth. Learn the exact amount per week for apple, pear, and plum.
PlantingHow many groundcovers per m2: complete planting guide
Groundcover spacing: 4-25 per m2 depending on type. Learn correct spacing for full coverage without weeds.
PlantingHow many allium bulbs per m2: spacing and care guide
Allium bulb spacing guide. Perfect distance for stunning purple spheres: 20-40 bulbs per m2 for elegance and strong growth.
PlantingHow many narcissus bulbs per m2: spacing guide
Discover perfect narcissus spacing: dense for full color or wide for elegance. Step-by-step for 25-75 bulbs per m2.
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