AS a gardener, you wouldn’t plant a rhododendron in chalky soil. And when it comes to clematis – it ‘roots in the shade – scrambles up to the sun’ – while roses do well in ...
Mild spells in February are a great opportunity to prune climbers like wisteria and clematis to encourage them to flower. With wisteria, prune it twice a year: once in spring and again in late summer.
What should you prune? The expert advised pruning fruit trees, roses and clematis. He explained: "Winter is a good time to prune fruit trees like apple and pear trees, particularly those that need ...