Don’t let summer heat stop you from planting out trees and shrubs, say Michelle Wheeler
1) When planting in grass, first strip off the turf, in a circle radiating out 20in (50cm) from the central position of where the tree or shrub is to be sited.
2) Dig the hole, making it the same depth as the container the plant is growing…
It’s the season for taking stem-tip cuttings of heathers. Kris Collins shows you how to go about it in six easy steps
1) Remove a strong, healthy, non-flowering shoot with clean secateurs, cutting straight across the stem about 4in (10cm) below the tip. Then use a sharp knife to trim the cutting to 2in (5cm) long
2) Strip leaves from the lower third of…
There are a few timely jobs to do if you want a good crop of citrus fruit this year, says Kris
Pruning
REMOVAL OF larger branches is best done in winter, but to encourage a bushy habit and increase branching lower down, new growths should now have their tips removed as they reach 4-6in (10-15cm) in length
Watering and feeding
WATER PLANTS at least…
