Potting Shed

Welcome to my potting shed! This is the column where I’ll share all my gardening hints and tips – and I’ll try to answer any queries you may have.

Is there a quick way of getting rid of the montbretia that has overtaken my new allotment? – Carla Douglas, Irvine

Digging it out is the only solution. The corms can form long chains so you may have to go deep to get rid of all of them.

Why have some of my roses rotted before they have even opened? – Majorie White, Cupar

The is called “balling” and it occurs during wet weather, when the outer petals become saturated and then shrink, preventing the flower from opening.

I’ve had my blueberries for two years but