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  1. How To, Jorge, Plants

    Pruning Currants, Gooseberries & Jostaberries

     Currants and Gooseberries are fruit plants all part of the Ribes genus. Jostaberry is a cross between two gooseberry species (R. uva-crispa and R. divaricatum) and blackcurrant (R. nigrum). White-currants […]
    Posted On: 29/03/19
  2. Charlie, Garden Furniture

    Does Metal Garden Furniture Rust?

     While corten steel may be in fashion, rust is generally not a feature you want associated with your garden, let alone your garden furniture. Unfortunately, all materials with iron in […]
    Posted On: 27/03/19
  3. Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Choosing The Perfect Cherry Fruit Tree

     When deciding on a cherry fruit tree, you have to decide on how big you want your tree. Rootstocks determine the size of you tree with dwarfing rootstocks producing smaller […]
    Posted On: 25/03/19
  4. How To, Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Pear/Quince Rootstock Guide

     Both pears and quinces are grafted onto quince rootstocks, such as “Quince A”, “Quince C”, and “Quince Eline”. The rootstocks that exert the greatest dwarfing effect will produce a 2.5-3m […]
    Posted On: 24/03/19
  5. How To, Mandy, Planting, Plants

    Planting Bamboo In Pots

     Growing bamboo in pots can be very easy, even some of the more vigorous, running types, although the slower-spreading clumpers are the best choices. It’s important to remember your chosen […]
    Posted On: 22/03/19
  6. Current Issues, Jorge, Plants, Trees

    Why Can’t I Buy A Pink Lady Apple Tree?

     It is illegal to sell ‘Pink Lady’ apple trees as the variety can only be grown under license, and the license holder – Apple and Pear Australia – refuses to […]
    Posted On: 15/03/19