M.B.: Try getting snippy with it. Lavatera, or tree mallow, is an easy-to-grow, shrubby perennial, but it can be short-lived and die out after three or four years. I have found that pruning in the ...
13:17, Thu, Mar 14, 2024 Updated: 14:24, Thu, Mar 14, 2024 As the garden begins to stir from its winter slumber, March presents an opportune time for gentle pruning and reshaping of plants. This ...
Description: Like any other garden tender, I yearn for flowers that display vibrant color through every season. The usual path to this achievement is to either plan a complex collection of bulbs, ...
Q:Our tree mallow, which we have had for years, is being damaged by something we haven't seen before. From a distance, it looks like rust, but up close it appears to be a psyllid insect or a mite. We ...
DEAR GARDEN COACH: I was recently on a garden tour and saw a beautiful plant that was a mallow, I think. I was wondering if you could give me some information about whether these are a good choice of ...
October is a magical time of year in the garden, when the colors change and temperatures drop. The first frosts of the year hit, leaves drop from the trees, and borders begin to fall from their summer ...
March is one of the most important months in the garden, as winter fades and the first signs of spring appear. With many plants waking from dormancy, now is the perfect time to prune — encouraging ...
Spring has arrived, which means it's the perfect moment to venture back outdoors and get those secateurs ready. March offers an ideal window for tending to your garden as plants start their seasonal ...
UK experts share how pruning five key plants in March turns tired borders into lush displays, with simple timing tips for safer spring growth.