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Hello Vegardo and thanks for your question. Yes you can use a dry leaves as a mulch if the layer is thick enough, secured in place and you can keep it dry. Kind regards, Simon

Indeed, if you have a system that successfully works for you then don't change it because someone tells you a different way. It usually ends up with a worse result. Simon

Hi Jamie, and thanks for getting in touch. Yes, I would agree with that. Kind regards Simon

Hi Susan, no its not bad, but you may need to secure it somehow so it's not blown away in strong winds. Thanks for getting in touch, Simon

You are very welcome Liliy, and thanks for getting in touch. Simon 🙂

Hi Steve and thanks for getting in touch. Well done for getting your winter protection well organised. I hope the storm doesn't do too much damage. My tree Dahlia blooms have once again been destroyed before they were able to open up! Simon

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support Liliy. Simon

You are very welcome Brad, thanks for getting in touch. Simon 🙂

Hi Leesa and thanks for getting in touch. I'm glad you are finding these useful. Simon 🙂

Thanks George, I appreciate that. Simon 🙂

Hi Momo, you can change the pot just make sure it has drainage holes in the base. If you are moving it to a larger pot use a good quality compost and don't disturb the existing root system. Simon

Regarding watering, just water once the top inch of compost has dried out. Don't let the roots sit on standing water they don't like to be waterlogged. As a very rough guide you would be watering every few days in the summer and every few weeks outside that, but it depends where you are in the world, size of plant size of pot etc and if you are keeping it inside or outside. Simon

You are very welcome Momo. Kind regards Simon

Hi Steve, we are in agreement. As much as I like Monty Don, I hate flipping climbing roses 🌹. They are an absolute waste of garden space. Simon

Mmmmm, I'm not sure about that. What about the massive light and water competition from vigorous weeds such as nettles, docks, brambles, fat hen etc? Let alone the huge increase in magnification of macro and micro nutrient uptake? I am not sure there is an advantage gained by leaving in the weeds and removing some of the crocus bulbs to reduce competition is the right way to go for improved cropping. I'm pretty sure there would be next to no Crocus left after the first 3 year cycle. However, I appreciate your suggestion, Bear. Kind regards, Simon

Hi Rowena. Although we don't call this a tropical garden, there are a lot of subtropical plants here as well as a few tropical plants. Most of which are now either under protection in thr garden or in the greenhouse and conservatory. Thanks for getting in touch. Kind regards Simon

Yes, I would agree with that, Rowena. Simon

It is indeed Pat, I'm not surprised people hate it. Thanks for getting in touch. Simon 🙂

Hi Mary, if your kitchen is cool and bright, then yes. Simon

Hi Mary. Well, that is exactly where mine is sited at the moment, so yes! Kind regards Simon 😃

Hi Jan, and thanks for getting in touch. I have seen morning glory take over huge areas on our trips abroad. However, here in the UK, you can barely get them to flower before they are hit by the first frosts. Kind regards, Simon

@@walkingtalkinggardeners Yes, I remember (I'm a Londoner originally!) I think they eat it in Vietnam, which is one way of dealing to it I guess :)

Hi Anser, and thanks for getting in touch. I am a big fan of Proteas, but unfortunately, we really don't have great conditions here for them in most of the UK. Kind regards Simon

Wow, I didn't know they made for a fantastic snake nest! I can see your point regarding camellias and bedspreads. Funny 😃

I think I will have to agree with you Lili. It can destroy the morter in period properties costing a small fortune to repair. Then it chokes you with an irritating dust when you try to remove it. Thanks for sharing, Simon.

Hello Berkcansevgi, and thanks for getting in touch. I have to admit that I went through a stage of disliking lavender mostly because of their susceptibility to root fungi. Once they turn, you can't bring them back! Kind regards, Simon

Hi Roy, and thanks for your experience with box caterpillar moth. I'm really pleased your hot water and washing up liquid did the trick, that will be worth remembering come the spring. Thanks for getting in touch, Simon

YES! Brambles are basically organic barbed wire. Thanks for getting in touch, Simon

Hi Lindsey and thanks for your hated plants. Yes, I think ivy is another problem plant that needs challenging! Simon

Hi Steve, and thank you for sharing my pain with roses. Also, well done for persevering with your pampas grass removal. Kind regards, Simon

Hi Imran, if you are using horticultural fleece, then there is no real worry as light can still get through. But don't forget the plants will be effectively dormant over the winter, so they won't be using photosynthesis to produce the sugars needed for growing new fronds. It's more important to have the fronds protected and in place so that the crown can draw starches, nutrition etc from them if needed. Simon

@walkingtalkinggardeners Brilliant, thanks for the reply. Here's hoping for a mild winter!

I would love a mild winter. 😃

You are very welcome Amanda, thanks for getting in touch. Simon

Indeed! Thanks for getting in touch Farhan. Kind regards Simon

​@@walkingtalkinggardenershey i live in Bangladesh can you you give me guidelines about growing them in here?

Hi Farhan, Unfortunately not. My training is all about how to manipulate the micro climates in this country so I can successfully grow plants from other countries here. You would need to seek advice from a horticulturist where you are who is familiar with your climate, seasonal variations, etc. You just need to look up your local garden society and get in touch with them. Kind regards, Simon

Hi Jojo, wow, you have been busy. The capsicum powder will work to a point, but you will probably have to reapply regularly, especially after heavy rain. Alternatively, you could consider putting down wire mesh or even a sonic alarm, which is a popular choice where I am. I haven't had much of a problem with animals coming into the garden as it is fairly secure from deer, and the neighbour has a couple of cats. So I can't give you the first hsd experience. However, there are plenty of deer resistant plant lists available online. Thanks for getting in touch, Simon

You are very welcome Leesa, thanks for getting in touch. Kind regards, Simon

Hi Grace, they are tougher than you might think. It will probably be a bit too cold for them here but I am aware that they are planted and left outside in the milder regions of the UK such as the Cornwall. They will probably take temperatures down to -1 to -2 degrees Celsius and still bounce back on the spring. I may plant one of two here to see how they fare this winter. Simon

I just dug mine up and brought mine inside, zone 8b.

Just make a hole in the fabric, then scrunch it closed when you have finished watering. Simon 🙂

It's very easy. You make a hole in the fleece, then once watered, close the hole by scrunching up the fleece around it. Simon 🙂

Hi Sinead, and thanks for getting in touch. It's quite warm we're you are so cold treating your bulbs will give you an advantage. You can cold treat for the entire time or part treat them before planting outside just prior to the weather turning cold to finish them off. That's a great question. Kind regards, Simon

Flipping squirrels. They've ruined my life! Simon

Hi GC, and thanks for getting in touch. These small tree ferns are quite difficult to maintain outside of their native habitat. Larger species with a distinct crown are a lot easier. Good luck with yours, and you are welcome to check out my other Tree Fern videos for more information. Kind regards, Simon

Wow! -40 Celsius is crazy. I wish you all the best with your endeavours. Simon

Hi Albert, yes I agree that, as a 'heat island' London will be a better place than most of the UK to grow pomegranates. In my opinion, if you can't get them to produce full sized fruit then they are a bit of a bust and I never saw a specimen thriving as well as you would see in the Med when i was living in north London. However, let me know how you get on with yours this winter. Simon

@walkingtalkinggardeners Thanks Simon for your prompt reply. I will try and do that. the only problem is I have a recall problem. My head had an argument with a brick wall, when I was tenish? Fifty years of forgetfulness have followed.

Thanks Helen. Simon 🙂

Is it regarding how you can improve the performance of my RUclips channel?

@@walkingtalkinggardeners hi yes it is especially the editing of the video

I like how I edit the videos, so I'm am not looking for additional help right now. Kind regards Simon

@@walkingtalkinggardeners oh i just wan to ease your time in editing so that you can have more time in your garden ;) and also good video editing can attract more views

Well done, they are a great genus. Have you managed to watch the full video in the archive?

@ I have not yet. Not as much time to relax lately

Hi Stephen, and thanks for sharing your experience. Monty Don's advice didn't sit right with me, which is why I made the video, so I appreciate you confirming that with you real world experience. Kind regards, Simon

Hi Lindsey, and thanks for getting back in touch. I appreciate you confirming what I what my thoughts were on the hardiness of olive trees. I do like Monty Don, but sometimes his advice doesn't square with my own experience. Kind regards, Simon

Hi Steve and thanks for sharing your experience with your Olive tree. I can believe you are growing a poplar in a container, but if it looks good there then don't let anyone else tell you otherwise! 😉

Ahh Roy, you have been advised by fools! No these are fine in full sun so long as they receive enough water during the heat of the summer. Mine are on micro-irrigation so they get all the water they need hence why they have grown so large over the years. So this is in the UK where we don't really get enough heat or sunlight for it to be a problem. However, if you are growing in kind of a Mediterranean environment or hotter, then they WILL need to be put into the shade. Also, I am a horticultural genius - according to myself!

@@walkingtalkinggardeners Hi guru of mystic plant man lol (got to blow ya trumpet as no other bugger would) Thanks for the kind and logical reply thinking more about it... I was just wondering if it would be a culture shock moving it into more a full unshaded area, if it wouldn't like that or not? While I have the fern whisperers attention, can I ask a couple of other questions regards my fern. I'm more worried this comming winter if the temperature drops very low (although mine has survived 3 Years of UK winters) I've wraped the head in fleece and stuffed old leaves in the crown, but is it worth wrapping up and covering the fronds to avoild frost damage and give it a better start to the new year? or just throwing a fleece over them? I guess if it snows heavy the weight could be an issue. Lastly is it worth a light feed while temperatures are just holding up? I read that it can helping the new years growth. No doubt I've forgotten other stuff to ask, but thanks so much for the kind reply Simon