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  • Pruning tall fig tree

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    I have a fig tree that is top heavy and hasn’t got a lot of branches. What can I do? Fig trees grow very quickly and pruning them when they are dormant and some summer light pruning is important for fruit production. Many people find their fig trees growing too tall. It is possible to…

  • Miscanthus giganteus pruning

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    When do I prune Miscanthus giganteus? This tall grass is a hybrid of Miscanthus sinensis and M. sacchariflorus and originates in Southeast Asia. It grows in a columnar shape and fountains forward toward the top. It is similar to bamboo in its design placement in the garden and can be used as a screen. It…

  • Mulch

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    Wood mulches (and Raspberries) Return to: You Asked Us Question Topics Victoria Chapter page

  • Raspberries and Mulches

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    Can I use cedar chips for mulch on raspberries to control weeds? About raspberries Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, all in the plant genus Rubus. They have perennial roots and crowns, but their canes (branches) live for only two summers. Raspberries are not just another tasty berry; they are…

  • Myrtus communis

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    I have Myrtus communis in a container. Can it stay outside in the winter? About this plant: The common myrtle, also known as Foxtail myrtle, Sweet myrtle, True Roman myrtle and True myrtle is a species of flowering plant in the family ‘Myrtaceae’. This species and the more compact M. communis ‘Tarentina’ have won the…

  • The Autumn Leaves

    The Autumn Leaves

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    “The autumn leaves” was one of my mother’s favourite songs. Whenever it came on the radio, she would sing along romantically. So I decided to look at some leaves this autumn. Here is the first group from A to G by scientific name to keep genera together. (My next article in the new year will…

  • Where Are the Colours?

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    Where are the colours! They are everywhere.Whether we are looking at fall colours from a distance or close-up, fall’s palette is truly magical, a blend of blue mountains and waters, summer and winter greens, gentle reds, and fading browns. Red sumac leaflets hang down like rows of identical pennants. They are stunning against the ultramarine…

  • Nuts

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    Specific Nuts Almonds: Almond tree has peach leaf curl. Return to:

  • Unhealthy almond tree

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    I have a 4-5 year old almond tree that looks very unhealthy. It has bad leaf curl. What can I do to save it? To solve your Almond tree’s poor health, we will assume that it was properly diagnosed as Peach Leaf Curl caused by fungus Taphrina deformans It overwinters within the buds. As buds…

  • Calla lily not blooming

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    Why is my calla lily not blooming? The botanical name Zantedeschia aethiopica more commonly known as Calla or arum lily is not a true lily, nor grown from a bulb but a rhizome. This plant is poisonous – handle with care. The sap can be irritating, all parts should not be ingested ~ watch pets…