Postbag Edition: Mires Beck Nursery - Pond Liners, Witches' Broom and Badgers

Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.

Q – What’s caused the fruit of my Dwarf Damson tree to become infected with little worms? How can I prevent it in the future? (3’59”)

Q – How do I take care of my large lavender plants during the winer months? (6’10”)

Q – I've managed to start growing four plum trees from the pips of supermarket plums. Do I need to cover with them in fleece for the winter months or not? (11’47”)

Q – Can the panel give some advice on the best way to prune a Japanese maple? (15’14”)

Q – Our pond liner has a leak. Can we drain it and put a new liner over the old one, or should we start again? (18’15”)

Q – What should I replace my infected roses with that are also compatible with my strawberry plant? (24’21”)

Marcus Chilton Jones –

Escallonia

Camellia

Matthew Pottage –

Hydrangea

Hydrangeaquercifolia, oak-leaved hydrangea

Hydrangeaquercifolia 'Harmony', oak-leaved hydrangea 'Harmony'

Hydrangeaquercifolia Snow Queen ('Flemygea'), oak-leaved hydrangea [Snow Queen]

Galtonia

Q – How do I effectively take cuttings from a Colutea for my green fingered sister? (28’11”)

Q – I would like to grow a wildflower meadow from seed. When is the best time to sow? (36’08”)

Marcus Chilton Jones –

Rhinanthusminor, yellow rattle

Q – How do I stop badgers from eating my tulips without harming them? (38’17”)