Property News · May 11, 2019

Gardening tips: plant Mexican orange blossom


Plus how to get rid of aphids organically, and learn about garden wildlife at RHS Hyde HallPlant this Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata) doesn’t give you oranges but this shrub has much to offer: evergreen aromatic foliage, fragrant white flowers in spring and late summer, and an ability to thrive in many different garden settings. The cultivar ‘Aztec Pearl’ has finer foliage and a compact form.Try this Aphid invasion? Using pesticides is a short-term solution that removes a valuable food source for other creatures, so squish with your fingers or dislodge with a blast from the hosepipe. Attract hoverflies, ladybirds and other aphid predators by planting herb fennel, achillea and marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia). Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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