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Expert Profile: William McMahon

Expertise:  Most questions regarding the growing and reproduction of Fuchsias.

Experience in the area
I have grown Fuchsias for 25 years, and before I left the United Kingdom to live in France, I was a member of the British Fuchsia Society,Also Black Country Fuchsia Society, West Midlands Fuchsia Society and the North Worcestershire Fuchsia Society

Education/Credentials
Secondry Technical Education. I years college for Science and Mathematics.

Awards and Honors
Best in Show - West Midlands Fuchsia Society 1995. Various 1st 2nd and 3rds. in all the societies named above until I moved to France in 2001.

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User Comments
spot on. The answer was just what i needed to know
(Paul on 09/15/08)
Thank you for your very prompt reply I will certainly give it a try.
(Helena on 09/08/08)
So courtous and informative. William was wonderful and his advice was exact and well received. Thank You!!!!
(Jennifer on 09/04/08)
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Recent Answers from William McMahon
2008-10-06  Best time to repot fuschia? Hello Alison, Sorry for the delay, I have been away for a few days.If your plant is in a container outside, it will not survive the winter, mainly because the soil in the container will freeze.If you can...
2008-10-06  cutting back Hell Paul, I use straw in a layer of approx 6 inches deep and I rake soil onto the top of it to keep it in place. After the winter the straw can be dug into the ground. I use straw because it is readily...
2008-09-27  cutting back Hello Donna,You are correct, about 6 inches above the compost.You then have to keep them in a frost free place throughout the winter. In the spring I bring my plants back into life in the greenhouse by...
2008-09-22  overwintering fuschia Hello Alison, Your plant would probably not survive the winter if left outside in a pot. After the autumn when frosts start to appear, it is then time to cut your plant back to about 6 inches above the...
2008-09-18  Fuchsia desease Hello Dave, It seems you are correct, It is probably rust on the leaves of your plants. All that can be done is to remove any infected leaves and burn them . If the plant is severely affected, it may be...
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