Problems with your new tree or shrub.
VERY LITTLE OR NO OBVIOUS SPRING GROWTH
The most common complaint we receive is that a new plant appears to be
dead after its first winter. Please remember that it will take time for a
plant to establish itself in your garden - the "shock" of
transplanting from container to soil can cause delayed leaf or flower
production (some plants will not flower at all for a few years) - so
PLEASE BE PATIENT DURING THE FIRST SPRING!
| You can check to see if your
plant is alive by carefully scratching the bark off a woody branch -
if the wood inside is green, the plant is alive. If the wood
is brown inside - it is not! |
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WINTER DAMAGE
Frost or wind damage will cause brown blotches on the leaves of
evergreen plants (such as brown "scorching" on conifers), late
frosts will damage lush new growth and cause flower buds to turn brown and
drop off. There is no cure for this type of damage except waiting for
replacement leaf growth during the spring and summer.
DROUGHT
Lack of water will kill plants. Unlike indoor plants, it is virtually
impossible to over-water outdoor plants. Make sure all plants (especially
newly planted ones whose roots are still shallow) are thoroughly watered
during dry, hot or windy weather.
Pest and disease advice
Like all living things, plants can become infected with insects and
various diseases. Almost all of these can easily be treated with the
correct knowledge - which our staff will be pleased to share with you. In
general, the sooner you spot a problem, the easier and cheaper it will be
to treat! Please bring a decent sized plant sample if you would like to
take advantage of this service.
INSECTS
Such as greenfly are abundant during the summer months. If your plants
become infected with any harmful insects, they should be sprayed with an
appropriate insecticide (some of which carry the "environmentally
friendly" label).
DISEASES
May show themselves in the form of marks on the leaves. Once again,
these can usually be cured or controlled with an appropriate fungicide
(some of which carry the "environmentally friendly" label).
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