What is the best spray to kill nettles? For knapsack application, Grazon Pro is the best solution for the problem. This fast acting, grass safe weed killer kills down to the roots of the nettles providing long-term control. Grazon Pro will also provide useful control of other common grassland weeds such as Thistles and Nettles.

Is Silver Birch a fast growing tree? Silver birch is fast growing and can reach 20m (65ft) or more on maturity. The branches are notable for their pendulous ends, which give it a gently weeping appearance. The bark is white often with black diamond shaped markings.

How big do olive bushes get? Olive trees are evergreen and can grow to 25 to 30 feet tall, with a spread just as wide. Their oblong leaves are silverish and grow from branches emanating from a gnarled, twisted trunk.

What are the 4 types of carrots?
The Four Main Categories of Carrots

Danvers. When you think of a generic carrot, chances are you’re thinking of a Danvers type.
Nantes. As one might expect of an heirloom from France, Nantes carrots have a distinctive refined look.
Chantenay.
Purple Carrots.
Yellow Carrots.
White Carrots.

When should laurel be pruned? Late spring or early summer is the best time to trim most hedges including laurel and leylandii hedges. You can prune a laurel hedge with secateurs – which is not as labour-intensive as it sounds – or with a hedgetrimmer.

How do I stop moles in my garden?
Here’s how to get rid of moles humanely:

Eliminate Their Food Sources. Moles love grubs.
Apply A Repellent. In some cases, a mole repellent is an effective solution for an infestation.
Use Plants As A Barrier.
Dig A Trench.
Create An Unfriendly Environment.
Keep Your Lawn Tidy.
Create an Artificial Drought.

Can you grow Crocus sativus in the UK? The saffron crocus can be grown in the UK as the plant is particularly durable to our winter cold as well as the summer warmth (the little we get of it, anyway!). You can quite easily grow saffron on your patio in a well-drained container or border.

Do butterfly bushes do well in pots? Yes! Butterfly bush will thrive in containers. Be sure to select a container that has several large drainage holes, and fill the container only with a fast-draining, light-weight potting mix.

Why are the leaves on my lupins drooping? The main reason lupins wilt and die is root rot caused by overwatering. Diseases and infestation can also affect the plant, which leads to the same result.

Do you need special compost for aloe vera? Aloe vera needs a very well-drained compost, so either add extra grit to a John Innes Compost or, better still, use a compost specifically recommended for cacti and succulents. Plants prefer to be grown in a wide, rather than a deep, pot and give them plenty of room to grow.