We sometimes get asked the question "we have a tree fern (not sure what variety) and we want to relocate it from its present position - can we do that and will it regrow?"

Ground ferns are many and varied in terms of height/width they grow to, hardiness, colour, evergreen or deciduous, native or exotic so too much to rabbit on about here. Suffice to say ferns are a brilliant plants given the right conditions and care.

Be careful when using Copper sprays around ferns as direct spray onto them or significant drift of spray will burn the fronds off. Generally ferns need minimum spray but if you notice mealy bug or thrip use a recommended mite mixture about half the recommended rate.

Best planting times are when plant is dormant and no leaves on so Winter thru to late Spring is best but they can be planted out from planter bags at any time of the year. Summer thru to Autumn is the time of year when maples (Acers) are looking great.

To many people one tree fern looks just the same as any other and we are often asked for a "ponga" and the requester expresses surprise that there is more than one variety!!!

There are over 400 genus of Prunus trees so they are a very popular tree. You can get Flowering Cherries, flowering Apricots, Flowering Peach and also flowering Almonds in the prunus genus. Weeping cherries are a favourite of mine.

Potting mix needs to allow for good drainage – pumice or sand in mix is a good idea. Slow release fertiliser (osmocote 8-9 month) small amount of in the mix is a good idea. Blood and bone is also a good fertiliser.

You need to contact us regards prices and we can either advise over the phone or by e-mail or we can send a priced catalogue list to you by mail. Freighting is often an extra cost so please don't forget to ascertain what that will be prior to committment