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!
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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