question time.(Features)

From: Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) | Date: November 4, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Carolyn Spray

Q When would be the best time to prune my pink camellia? It is getting too tall and wide for its position.

A Normally, you would not prune camellias at all but if your plant is now too big, you could prune it immediately after flowering to allow time for it to make new growth and buds for the following year.

My magnolia drives me crazy

Q Some branches of my large magnolia are hanging over my drive. Can I remove thes...

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