Recent Posts

Title
Replies Views
Last Message
  1. xxxDawnxxx

    Black leaves Acuba Japonica Gold Dust

    Morning all, I got creative and managed to grow these young Acuba Japonica gold dust, so I planted these on a week ago to eventually create a low growing hedge. Yesterday I noticed two out of 5...
    Morning all, I got creative and managed to grow these young Acuba Japonica gold dust, so I planted these on a week ago to eventually create a low growing hedge. Yesterday I noticed two out of 5 of them had black leaves, have I over watered them?! :help:
    Morning all, I got creative and managed to grow these young Acuba Japonica gold dust, so I planted these on a week ago to eventually create a low growing hedge. Yesterday I noticed two out of 5 of them had black leaves, have I over watered them?! :help:
    Morning all, I got creative and managed to grow these young Acuba Japonica gold dust, so I planted these on a week ago to eventually create a low growing hedge. Yesterday I noticed two out of 5...
    IMG_7075.jpeg
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1
  2. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Topbird glad you slept it will have done you good.
    Topbird glad you slept it will have done you good.
    Topbird glad you slept it will have done you good.
    Topbird glad you slept it will have done you good.
    Replies:
    2,987
    Views:
    84,020
  3. latimer

    Understanding coverage of climbing plants

    One thing to bear in mind when planting is that plants will grow toward the sun. I have quite a large pergola with 3 x The Garland roses on it. I planted the roses at the front of the pergola...
    One thing to bear in mind when planting is that plants will grow toward the sun. I have quite a large pergola with 3 x The Garland roses on it. I planted the roses at the front of the pergola which faces north so they are naturally growing over the pergola toward the southerly aspect and...
    One thing to bear in mind when planting is that plants will grow toward the sun. I have quite a large pergola with 3 x The Garland roses on it. I planted the roses at the front of the pergola which faces north so they are naturally growing over...
    One thing to bear in mind when planting is that plants will grow toward the sun. I have quite a large pergola with 3 x The Garland roses on it. I planted the roses at the front of the pergola...
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    139
  4. BB3

    WORDS

    Utterly nauseating, IMV, so definitely not just you. But pets are big business so my guess is the tendency to try to make people believe they are something that they are not will grow and grow.
    Utterly nauseating, IMV, so definitely not just you. But pets are big business so my guess is the tendency to try to make people believe they are something that they are not will grow and grow.
    Utterly nauseating, IMV, so definitely not just you. But pets are big business so my guess is the tendency to try to make people believe they are something that they are not will grow and grow.
    Utterly nauseating, IMV, so definitely not just you. But pets are big business so my guess is the tendency to try to make people believe they are something that they are not will grow and grow.
    Replies:
    41
    Views:
    1,287
  5. Jenny_Aster

    Queasy Around Spiders

    I'm not 100%sure but I think these tiny masses of spiders that you see now go on to be the ones that drape everything in webs in those autumn mornings. The days when you walk up the garden first...
    I'm not 100%sure but I think these tiny masses of spiders that you see now go on to be the ones that drape everything in webs in those autumn mornings. The days when you walk up the garden first thing in the morning and you end up walking into them or are covered in dew after a foggy morning.
    I'm not 100%sure but I think these tiny masses of spiders that you see now go on to be the ones that drape everything in webs in those autumn mornings. The days when you walk up the garden first thing in the morning and you end up walking into...
    I'm not 100%sure but I think these tiny masses of spiders that you see now go on to be the ones that drape everything in webs in those autumn mornings. The days when you walk up the garden first...
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    5
  6. JWK
    Sticky

    Tomato Growing 2024

    Can anyone help me here please... I am setting up a simple DIY watering system using 1 L bottles By making about 4 holes at the bottom of the bottle / burying it about 15cm / filling with water/...
    Can anyone help me here please... I am setting up a simple DIY watering system using 1 L bottles By making about 4 holes at the bottom of the bottle / burying it about 15cm / filling with water/ and by loosening/ tightening the cap at the top I can alter the drip rate to keep the roots happy....
    Can anyone help me here please... I am setting up a simple DIY watering system using 1 L bottles By making about 4 holes at the bottom of the bottle / burying it about 15cm / filling with water/ and by loosening/ tightening the cap at the top I...
    Can anyone help me here please... I am setting up a simple DIY watering system using 1 L bottles By making about 4 holes at the bottom of the bottle / burying it about 15cm / filling with water/...
    Replies:
    564
    Views:
    18,030
  7. Michael Hewett

    Where is the Wild flower thread ?

    I've actually got a notebook that I carry with me in my bag, and I write things in it that I must remember. And yes I do look at it Don't tell me to put it in one of those iphones or whatever...
    I've actually got a notebook that I carry with me in my bag, and I write things in it that I must remember. And yes I do look at it Don't tell me to put it in one of those iphones or whatever they're called. I wouldn't know how to switch it on - I'd have to write it down in my notebook :biggrin:
    I've actually got a notebook that I carry with me in my bag, and I write things in it that I must remember. And yes I do look at it Don't tell me to put it in one of those iphones or whatever they're called. I wouldn't know how to switch it on...
    I've actually got a notebook that I carry with me in my bag, and I write things in it that I must remember. And yes I do look at it Don't tell me to put it in one of those iphones or whatever...
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    160
  8. JWK
    Sticky

    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    I haven't got around to making nettle feed yet. I have thought about it, along with garlic spray to deter bugs. The idea of a stinking bucket of goo has put me off. The slugs seem to have been...
    I haven't got around to making nettle feed yet. I have thought about it, along with garlic spray to deter bugs. The idea of a stinking bucket of goo has put me off. The slugs seem to have been rampaging this last week or so, perhaps the dryer weather is making them chomp on plants, my primroses...
    I haven't got around to making nettle feed yet. I have thought about it, along with garlic spray to deter bugs. The idea of a stinking bucket of goo has put me off. The slugs seem to have been rampaging this last week or so, perhaps the dryer...
    I haven't got around to making nettle feed yet. I have thought about it, along with garlic spray to deter bugs. The idea of a stinking bucket of goo has put me off. The slugs seem to have been...
    Replies:
    1,476
    Views:
    43,505
  9. Februarysgirl

    Bumblebees in Hedgehog House

    Take care of yourself @Februarysgirl . That's more important. The hogs will do the same, regardless of what you do. I get wasps and/or bees using the hog house far more often than any hedgehog...
    Take care of yourself @Februarysgirl . That's more important. The hogs will do the same, regardless of what you do. I get wasps and/or bees using the hog house far more often than any hedgehog comes in to use it. There are too many other sites for them, so it's a bit of a bonus if they come in...
    Take care of yourself @Februarysgirl . That's more important. The hogs will do the same, regardless of what you do. I get wasps and/or bees using the hog house far more often than any hedgehog comes in to use it. There are too many other sites...
    Take care of yourself @Februarysgirl . That's more important. The hogs will do the same, regardless of what you do. I get wasps and/or bees using the hog house far more often than any hedgehog...
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    56
  10. wiseowl
    Sticky
    Like x 3

    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Rain, rain and more rain. A May Bank holiday write off for the bikers , and fish and chip traders in the old town. Jenny namaste
    Rain, rain and more rain. A May Bank holiday write off for the bikers , and fish and chip traders in the old town. Jenny namaste
    Rain, rain and more rain. A May Bank holiday write off for the bikers , and fish and chip traders in the old town. Jenny namaste
    Rain, rain and more rain. A May Bank holiday write off for the bikers , and fish and chip traders in the old town. Jenny namaste
    Replies:
    160
    Views:
    2,126
  11. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Whats Looking good May 2024

    I came across this tree "with attitude" in Goodnestone Park Gardens yesterday.Okay, so I've got a good imagination. I see a slim lady with hand on hip, and unusual hairstyle.
    I came across this tree "with attitude" in Goodnestone Park Gardens yesterday.Okay, so I've got a good imagination. I see a slim lady with hand on hip, and unusual hairstyle.
    I came across this tree "with attitude" in Goodnestone Park Gardens yesterday.Okay, so I've got a good imagination. I see a slim lady with hand on hip, and unusual hairstyle.
    I came across this tree "with attitude" in Goodnestone Park Gardens yesterday.Okay, so I've got a good imagination. I see a slim lady with hand on hip, and unusual hairstyle.
    DSC00704.jpeg DSC00693.jpeg DSC00691.jpeg DSC00702.jpeg DSC00699.jpeg IMG_1808.JPG
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    1,459
  12. JWK
    Sticky

    Show us your purchases 2024

    @pitter-patter they are lovely plants, but a word of warning about Love and Wishes. My salvia Amistad survived winters in Dordogne, SW France but Love And Wishes has never survived outside, even...
    @pitter-patter they are lovely plants, but a word of warning about Love and Wishes. My salvia Amistad survived winters in Dordogne, SW France but Love And Wishes has never survived outside, even when well mulched. Best to take some cuttings to keep indoors in winter.
    @pitter-patter they are lovely plants, but a word of warning about Love and Wishes. My salvia Amistad survived winters in Dordogne, SW France but Love And Wishes has never survived outside, even when well mulched. Best to take some cuttings to...
    @pitter-patter they are lovely plants, but a word of warning about Love and Wishes. My salvia Amistad survived winters in Dordogne, SW France but Love And Wishes has never survived outside, even...
    Replies:
    199
    Views:
    9,075
  13. berarde

    Flame guns

    Thats due to building regs; to achieve percolation to prevent surface run-off and flooding.10.2.6 Drives, paths and landscaping - NHBC Standards 2024
    Thats due to building regs; to achieve percolation to prevent surface run-off and flooding.10.2.6 Drives, paths and landscaping - NHBC Standards 2024
    Thats due to building regs; to achieve percolation to prevent surface run-off and flooding.10.2.6 Drives, paths and landscaping - NHBC Standards 2024
    Thats due to building regs; to achieve percolation to prevent surface run-off and flooding.10.2.6 Drives, paths and landscaping - NHBC Standards 2024
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    141
  14. Aries

    Hello from North Yorkshire!

    Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and the compliments on Miss Margot the cockapoo :)
    Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and the compliments on Miss Margot the cockapoo :)
    Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and the compliments on Miss Margot the cockapoo :)
    Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and the compliments on Miss Margot the cockapoo :)
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    101
  15. PJA190
    Like x 8

    Slow and steady - Beginner :-)

    I would rake off the gravel if you don't want it - it'll be handy for top dressing pots or other areas. If you're putting slabs in vertically, that will define the area, but you can just put the...
    I would rake off the gravel if you don't want it - it'll be handy for top dressing pots or other areas. If you're putting slabs in vertically, that will define the area, but you can just put the slate [if you're getting that] on top, and taper it in a gradual incline or decline, to blend the...
    I would rake off the gravel if you don't want it - it'll be handy for top dressing pots or other areas. If you're putting slabs in vertically, that will define the area, but you can just put the slate [if you're getting that] on top, and taper...
    I would rake off the gravel if you don't want it - it'll be handy for top dressing pots or other areas. If you're putting slabs in vertically, that will define the area, but you can just put the...
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    6,581
  16. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Members Roses 2024

    I've loved this rose of yours since I first saw it on that other forum.
    I've loved this rose of yours since I first saw it on that other forum.
    I've loved this rose of yours since I first saw it on that other forum.
    I've loved this rose of yours since I first saw it on that other forum.
    Replies:
    94
    Views:
    5,558
  17. RowlandsCastle

    Peach tree

    I would not remove any leaves. What do you mean by little off shoots? If they are growing from the trunk of the tree remove them by pulling them off with a downward movement rather than cutting...
    I would not remove any leaves. What do you mean by little off shoots? If they are growing from the trunk of the tree remove them by pulling them off with a downward movement rather than cutting them off. They are suckers which should be discouraged.
    I would not remove any leaves. What do you mean by little off shoots? If they are growing from the trunk of the tree remove them by pulling them off with a downward movement rather than cutting them off. They are suckers which should be discouraged.
    I would not remove any leaves. What do you mean by little off shoots? If they are growing from the trunk of the tree remove them by pulling them off with a downward movement rather than cutting...
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    140
  18. MoodyBlooms

    Raspberry abuse

    My Glen Coe has just started sending up its first shoot since I snipped it! I'm relieved I didn't kill it after all. Hoping it'll send a few more shoots up though.No word on if the 'cuttings'...
    My Glen Coe has just started sending up its first shoot since I snipped it! I'm relieved I didn't kill it after all. Hoping it'll send a few more shoots up though.No word on if the 'cuttings' are rooting yet, but I presume I won't find out until next year.
    My Glen Coe has just started sending up its first shoot since I snipped it! I'm relieved I didn't kill it after all. Hoping it'll send a few more shoots up though.No word on if the 'cuttings' are rooting yet, but I presume I won't find out...
    My Glen Coe has just started sending up its first shoot since I snipped it! I'm relieved I didn't kill it after all. Hoping it'll send a few more shoots up though.No word on if the 'cuttings'...
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    1,214
  19. JWK
    Sticky

    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    That's interesting It's later here for birds nesting [of all kinds] so I think they only have one clutch. I expect in the south many more birds will easily have two spells of nesting. I think...
    That's interesting It's later here for birds nesting [of all kinds] so I think they only have one clutch. I expect in the south many more birds will easily have two spells of nesting. I think sparrows can have three in some years.
    That's interesting It's later here for birds nesting [of all kinds] so I think they only have one clutch. I expect in the south many more birds will easily have two spells of nesting. I think sparrows can have three in some years.
    That's interesting It's later here for birds nesting [of all kinds] so I think they only have one clutch. I expect in the south many more birds will easily have two spells of nesting. I think...
    Replies:
    378
    Views:
    8,989
  20. shiney
    Informative x 9

    Yet Another Scam

    Brilliant @shiney :biggrin: They do tend to go in 'cycles' - we used to get a spate of the at work, then nothing for a few weeks, then repeat ad infinitum.
    Brilliant @shiney :biggrin: They do tend to go in 'cycles' - we used to get a spate of the at work, then nothing for a few weeks, then repeat ad infinitum.
    Brilliant @shiney :biggrin: They do tend to go in 'cycles' - we used to get a spate of the at work, then nothing for a few weeks, then repeat ad infinitum.
    Brilliant @shiney :biggrin: They do tend to go in 'cycles' - we used to get a spate of the at work, then nothing for a few weeks, then repeat ad infinitum.
    Replies:
    57
    Views:
    4,007
Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice