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Shrubs/Expert Profile
Expertise
Can offer advice on various shrubs, i.e. where, when and how to plant, pruning, likely ultimate size of plant, preferred conditions etc.
Experience in the area
Over 30 years of making gardens in various parts of the United Kingdom.
Education/Credentials
Diploma in Horticulture with Commendation
What do you like about this subject?
I just love growing things!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim | 01/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sorry to hear about the power loss ..... |
| Tim | 01/12/12 | 7 | 10 | 1 | I asked a follow up question, but ..... |
| Diane | 12/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| John | 11/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for answering my question so quickly ..... |
| joan | 10/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Gill Borchardt
2012-01-02 Weigela Wine & Roses:
Hello Tim First of all I have to offer you my most sincere apologies for not answering your follow-up question. I can see it on your question page,but I didn't get an email alert as is usual, maybe
2011-12-29 Weigela Wine & Roses:
Hello Tim Trying to keep a plant that normally gets to 10 feet across down to 4 feet may take a bit of doing - constant pruning and perhaps some disruption to flowering the next year! But, yes it can
2011-12-05 Privacy shrubs:
Hello Diane It is actually quite difficult to find shrubs which don't have berries! But you could try a mix of native trees - yes, trees. If you get saplings about 3 feet high and plant them closer
2011-11-18 mountain Laurel:
Hello Charlie I did send a message yesterday - our messages might have 'crossed'. I'm sorry, but the question is outside my area of expertise, though I have to say that in my experience I have found
2011-10-22 Burning bush and glossy abelia plants:
Hi Tim Cut back your shrubs as you would normally do, but under the circumstances I think it would be better to hold off taking cuttings until next August - end of the month for preference, to give
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