- Which plants do you most often use in making a garden?
We give preference to autocthonous plants and to those that are less problematic to handle; to such purpose in the designing phase the characteristics of the soil and the exposure of the combination of the plants are considered.
- My olive tree is losing its leaves, why?
It can be a natural replacement or even an attack by a generally fungal parasite Peacock Eye, on the whole it is advised to treat it with copper based products. We request you to send us a picture.
- When is the best time to sow the lawn?
End of summer-beginning of autumn (September) because the microthermals work better in low temperatures, coming out with an already developed radical apparatus the following year and able to compete with the development of infestants.
- What can I plant under the big plants in the garden?
The lawn has difficulty resisting in a low grade of light; therefore, from time to time, the situation is evaluated, choosing and associating them based on those already present and choosing those bushes, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc....that naturally live in such conditions like underbrush plants.
- How do I prepare the soil for a flowerbed before planting it?
We advise: valuation of infestants, digging over the soil, abundant supply of soil and/or organic substance and a ternary manuring N/P/K with a dose of about 1⁄2 kg./m 2.
- I have a beautiful sample of a Mulberry tree with a big cavity, it is tilted and it seems to be dangerous; what can I do to avoid a possible collapse?
The methods to evaluate if a plant is in a doubtful static condition can be a careful visual and stthrough a CAT done by prepared technical personnel.
- I have a problem handling the lawn, can you give me any indication?
Let us start from the fact that an English lawn is not typical of our zone, therefore the indications vary based on the type of lawn you would like to have. A good lawn starts from the base or better from good soil and its maintenance has to be at a low environmental impact without the use of harmful and toxic substances or worse not authorized; we advise,, rather, to follow a precise calendar of specific interventions. We are available for a possible inspection and consultation.
- I would like to treat my Horse chestnut tree against leaf miner, what can I do?
It can be treated in two ways: by aspersion through the use of an atomizer that nebulizes the product on the foliage, or even by endotherapy (look at what is endotherapy), both used with registered and authorized products for such purpose. Make sure to have these treatments done by specialized companies like ours to avoid problems with your plants.
- When can I prune my plants?
You can prune them at two times: during the stasis or summer interval (June-August) also called “green pruning” and is advised for evergreen plants, or during the winter stasis (December-January) advised for plants with caducious leaves. It is necessary to intervene in different ways for each type of plant, it is better to do an inspection.
- How should I prune plants? And roses?
Possibly avoid “pollards”. Pruning is done through the drop-crotch cut and respecting the collar, disinfecting the wounds and tools used, respecting the natural bearing of the plant and removing maximum 10-15% of the volume. Pruning roses varies based on the typology, it is necessary to recognize them to know how to operate.
- We have to build enclosure walls and paths, can you give me any suggestions?
The solutions are many and depend upon the context (typology of the habitation, garden style and taste of client). Avoiding walling work and jets of CLS, one can opt for stone or interlocking bricks placed directly on sand; they can be a regular form (square, rectangle or running headline or even irregular. In different colors and surface finishes; generally it is advised to use stone of the area.
- Can I send you some photos of sick plants to have indications on how to cure them?
Very well, it is important to photograph the plant as a whole, the significant details such as: stained leaves, gnawed at, etc.... presence of dry leaves, fungi, lesions or cavities, cuts or damage to the bark or to the base of the trunk or to the radical apparatus (if possible). If the photos are clear and explicative we will communicate the diagnosis and relative advice, otherwise we advise an inspection by a professional to see the entire situation and examine the most evident symptoms.
- I have a small garden and I want to fix it up, can you give some suggestions or indications?
Yes, but we need to know the actual state of the garden, the exposure, constraints that need to be respected and indications on the style of the garden and on the plants you prefer. Some examples can be seen on our site.
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