CORRESPONDENCE

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 124, 27 May 1937, Page 26

CORRESPONDENCE

HEDGE PLANTS, ETC.

"Miramar." —The plants in the hedge which are standing still would probably respond to the following treatment:— Take out the soil round each one to a depth of 6in or Bin and Replace with fresh clean soil. You would be wise to avoid manure, at this season anyhow, but later you might give each tree about 4oz of bonedust, raked in round them. . . . The samples you sent for identification were very black when they reached me, and I should not like to say what they. are. If you would take a piece to any of the seedsmen they would be quite willing to give you the information desired % RASPBERRY CANES. "H.C.W."—I. Stakes would not require to be more than four feet above the ground for average growth. 2. Provided the water does not lie on the ground for any extended period the effects should not be very injurious. 3. Plant in clumps of three, allowing two feet between '.the clumps. The stakes may be placed between the clumps and the ties extended from end to end of the rows. PLANTS FOR A STEEP BORDER. "F.H."—lt is hard»to know what to recommend for the position you mention. ,-• Calendulas planted now would give a display as quickly as anything aftd they are very hardy. Carnations might do with a border of pinks which have such a delightful, scent.