Question Time 27!

30/07/2024 23 min
Question Time 27!

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Q&A time again! Who will be this month’s lucky winner of the fabulous prize donated by The Plant Runner?Camellias can be moved during Winter months by pruning back by around ⅓, carefully digging out and feeding with a specialised, acidic potting mixFig trees can be pruned in Winter to back to your preferred size by cutting back to the nearest node. Feed with Neutrog Gyganics       Ash from the fire can be either put into the compost or applied to the garden (best before rain) and can be a pest deterrent for slugs and aphidsLemon not fruiting heavily? Could be lack of sun and warmth. Transplanting a lemon tree. Can be cut back by at about ⅓. Dig down 30-45cm under the roots and transplant into a well-composted spot or into a pot with specialised citrus potting mix. Seasol will help stimulate root growthBeans not germinating. Try soaking in water with diluted Seasol. Plant at recommended time of year.Olive trees are very hardy and a hedge can be maintained by cutting back to your preferred height regularly.Transplanting an Acacia could be risky (natives are notoriously difficult to transplant). Thank you for your great questions again! Where you can find all things Muddy Boots!Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook