Postbag Edition: Belvoir Castle
What's wrong with my Japanese maple? What's causing my Potentilla to die? What's the best way to get rid of moss from a pond? Peter and the panel have all the answers.
What is stunting the growth of my Japanese maple tree? My red tip Photinia keep falling and dying, what鈥檚 causing this? What's the best way to get rid of moss from a pond?
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel take root in the historic grounds of Belvoir Castle, a site steeped in history since the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Joining Peter are garden designer Bunny Guinness, horticulturist Matthew Wilson, and Belvoir Castle鈥檚 Head Gardener, Andy Tudbury. Together, they tackle a thorny selection of questions from the GQT postbag.
This week, the panel shares expert advice on safely transplanting roses, taming an unruly Potentilla, and uncovering the reasons why some flowers lose their scent over time.
Senior Producer: Daniel Cocker
Junior Producer: Rahnee Prescod
Executive Producer: Carly Maile
A Somethin' Else production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4.Plant List
Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
Q 鈥 My garden is filled with roses, but they鈥檝e lost their scent, why is this? (03鈥31鈥)
Q 鈥 What鈥檚 the best way to transplant and plant from one environment to another? (06鈥24鈥)
Q 鈥撯奙y garden has been completely taken over by Potentilla, how do I control it without using chemicals? (09鈥31鈥)
Q 鈥 My red tip Photinia keep falling and dying, what鈥檚 causing this? (11鈥49鈥)
Q 鈥 What is the problem with my Japanese maple tree? (17鈥40鈥)
Q 鈥 My 10-year-old rainwater pot pond in a black plastic barrel has become overgrown with moss 鈥 What鈥檚 the best way to get rid of it? (21鈥22鈥)
Q 鈥 Is it possible to cover the base of a 175-year-old copper beach tree with fallen moss? (24鈥19鈥)
Q 鈥 Can I use sawdust as a mulch? (25鈥49鈥)
Q 鈥 My mature Mahonia has flowered and ripened at two different time this year 鈥 what鈥檚 the reason for this? (31鈥20鈥)
Q 鈥 We have recently moved into a new property. We would like advice, please on where to position a new greenhouse. (35鈥11鈥)
Q 鈥 Could the panel suggest a way to keep our Melia azedarach whilst we鈥檙e away on holiday? (38鈥28鈥)
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