Midwest Radio Gardening Show

Featured plants on this weeks programme included lemon geranium, everlasting sweet pea and night scented stock. Paraic issued a last call for the pruning of roses and discussed the planting of hanging baskets including suitable plants, soil preparation, feeding, watering and gave tips on promoting longevity. He also advised on creating raised beds and suggested a range of flowers and plants. Listeners questions featured flat topped cherry trees, the care of mallus trees, tips for growing blueberries, the pruning of oleria hedges and the treatment of pot planted boxwood.