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Finishing off pond edging on a tight budget
I buried the liner edges by making a slit with my spade (maybe an inch or so from pond side) and then folding the liner over and down into the slit. The top of the fold is maybe under an inch of...
I buried the liner edges by making a slit with my spade (maybe an inch or so from pond side) and then folding the liner over and down into the slit. The top of the fold is maybe under an inch of soil. Hope that makes sense?
I buried the liner edges by making a slit with my spade (maybe an inch or so from pond side) and then folding the liner over and down into the slit. The top of the fold is maybe under an inch of soil. Hope that makes sense?
I buried the liner edges by making a slit with my spade (maybe an inch or so from pond side) and then folding the liner over and down into the slit. The top of the fold is maybe under an inch of...
latimer, May 20, 2024 at 7:46 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Butterfly6
May 21, 2024 at 8:51 AM
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Members Roses 2024
I once read advice to gently peel away the outer petals of any balled roses to help it open? I haven’t tried it myself.
I once read advice to gently peel away the outer petals of any balled roses to help it open? I haven’t tried it myself.
I once read advice to gently peel away the outer petals of any balled roses to help it open? I haven’t tried it myself.
I once read advice to gently peel away the outer petals of any balled roses to help it open? I haven’t tried it myself.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 11 12 13
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Butterfly6
May 21, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Euphorbia martini query
You could try moving it after it has finished flowering to see if this makes any difference. Once established, Euphorbias cope well with dry, nutrient poor soil in my garden. I recently moved one...
You could try moving it after it has finished flowering to see if this makes any difference. Once established, Euphorbias cope well with dry, nutrient poor soil in my garden. I recently moved one that was loosing its lower leaves a lot in an open, well watered bed to a position on my sloping...
You could try moving it after it has finished flowering to see if this makes any difference. Once established, Euphorbias cope well with dry, nutrient poor soil in my garden. I recently moved one that was loosing its lower leaves a lot in an...
You could try moving it after it has finished flowering to see if this makes any difference. Once established, Euphorbias cope well with dry, nutrient poor soil in my garden. I recently moved one...
JBat, May 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM, Other Plants
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Plantminded
May 21, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Planning and Planting a Border - What Do You Do?
That's what I am trying to cope with now: a large garden, lots of beds cut out of the lawn, when I was fitter and very labour intensive planting. I love it, but am getting more infirm by the day,...
That's what I am trying to cope with now: a large garden, lots of beds cut out of the lawn, when I was fitter and very labour intensive planting. I love it, but am getting more infirm by the day, so problems ahead.
That's what I am trying to cope with now: a large garden, lots of beds cut out of the lawn, when I was fitter and very labour intensive planting. I love it, but am getting more infirm by the day, so problems ahead.
That's what I am trying to cope with now: a large garden, lots of beds cut out of the lawn, when I was fitter and very labour intensive planting. I love it, but am getting more infirm by the day,...
Plantminded, May 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Punkdoc
May 21, 2024 at 8:38 AM
How can I make my Salvias bushier?
Thank you for all of your replies, I will give them a 'chop' today, I was hesitant as to when to do it. Alas, @Jess91 my Nachtvlinders never seem to get strong woody stems like my other varieties.
Thank you for all of your replies, I will give them a 'chop' today, I was hesitant as to when to do it. Alas, @Jess91 my Nachtvlinders never seem to get strong woody stems like my other varieties.
Thank you for all of your replies, I will give them a 'chop' today, I was hesitant as to when to do it. Alas, @Jess91 my Nachtvlinders never seem to get strong woody stems like my other varieties.
Thank you for all of your replies, I will give them a 'chop' today, I was hesitant as to when to do it. Alas, @Jess91 my Nachtvlinders never seem to get strong woody stems like my other varieties.
Meomye, May 20, 2024 at 9:08 AM, Other Plants
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Meomye
May 21, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Hope for my delosperma?
Yeah that was my initial thought but when I saw the flower, I just couldn't lol, I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to giving anything a chanceEnd up giving myself more hassle
Yeah that was my initial thought but when I saw the flower, I just couldn't lol, I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to giving anything a chanceEnd up giving myself more hassle
Yeah that was my initial thought but when I saw the flower, I just couldn't lol, I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to giving anything a chanceEnd up giving myself more hassle
Yeah that was my initial thought but when I saw the flower, I just couldn't lol, I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to giving anything a chanceEnd up giving myself more hassle
Caz2024, May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM, Alpine Gardening
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Caz2024
May 21, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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Show us your purchases 2024
Wow, a wonderful outing. Love those pots. I have one question though ... do you have a sidecar now?
Wow, a wonderful outing. Love those pots. I have one question though ... do you have a sidecar now?
Wow, a wonderful outing. Love those pots. I have one question though ... do you have a sidecar now?
Wow, a wonderful outing. Love those pots. I have one question though ... do you have a sidecar now?
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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Victoria
May 21, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
Overcast and cooler at 12c with a forecast high of only 17c
Overcast and cooler at 12c with a forecast high of only 17c
Overcast and cooler at 12c with a forecast high of only 17c
Overcast and cooler at 12c with a forecast high of only 17c
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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JWK
May 21, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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My small peace of heaven.
Forecer the busy bee! Hopefully you will have time to rest and enjoy your creations.
Forecer the busy bee! Hopefully you will have time to rest and enjoy your creations.
Forecer the busy bee! Hopefully you will have time to rest and enjoy your creations.
Forecer the busy bee! Hopefully you will have time to rest and enjoy your creations.
Ante1, Apr 20, 2024, Members Gallery
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Victoria
May 21, 2024 at 8:15 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 230 231 232
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Ladybird4
May 21, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Another tree dying in my garden
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go

Javidr, May 20, 2024 at 5:47 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Javidr
May 21, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
Wow! That looks fantastic. Almost Spirea-like in flower form and density.
Wow! That looks fantastic. Almost Spirea-like in flower form and density.
Wow! That looks fantastic. Almost Spirea-like in flower form and density.
Wow! That looks fantastic. Almost Spirea-like in flower form and density.
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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ViewAhead
May 21, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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Should supermarkets be banned from selling plants
I try my best to.
I try my best to.
I try my best to.
I try my best to.
gks, May 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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ViewAhead
May 21, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
This blackbird has been extremely busy, making repeated visits to forage in my grass. One upside of the wet weather is that he has no trouble finding food; he got this beakful in a few seconds....
This blackbird has been extremely busy, making repeated visits to forage in my grass. One upside of the wet weather is that he has no trouble finding food; he got this beakful in a few seconds. Last year it was really dry at this time, and I was going out and digging holes just for the...
This blackbird has been extremely busy, making repeated visits to forage in my grass. One upside of the wet weather is that he has no trouble finding food; he got this beakful in a few seconds. Last year it was really dry at this time, and I was...
This blackbird has been extremely busy, making repeated visits to forage in my grass. One upside of the wet weather is that he has no trouble finding food; he got this beakful in a few seconds....

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 28 29 30
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Escarpment
May 21, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Lovely pix @strongylodon . I always look forward to seeing the orchids on our hills - it'll be quite soon, early June normally. I have a little one in the garden that must have come in with a...
Lovely pix @strongylodon . I always look forward to seeing the orchids on our hills - it'll be quite soon, early June normally. I have a little one in the garden that must have come in with a plant. I moved it [which was quite difficult!] and it's been in it's site for a good few years, and is...
Lovely pix @strongylodon . I always look forward to seeing the orchids on our hills - it'll be quite soon, early June normally. I have a little one in the garden that must have come in with a plant. I moved it [which was quite difficult!] and...
Lovely pix @strongylodon . I always look forward to seeing the orchids on our hills - it'll be quite soon, early June normally. I have a little one in the garden that must have come in with a...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 14 15 16
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fairygirl
May 21, 2024 at 7:27 AM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
I tend to boil the stems and steam the leaves, though I will use smaller leaves raw in salad...
I tend to boil the stems and steam the leaves, though I will use smaller leaves raw in salad...
I tend to boil the stems and steam the leaves, though I will use smaller leaves raw in salad...
I tend to boil the stems and steam the leaves, though I will use smaller leaves raw in salad...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 14 15 16
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Stephen Southwest
May 21, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Lawn patches
I agree with what's been said re the grass being long and then being cut short. That can often be a problem, as th elight doesn't get into the lower parts of the grass, so that's exposed if it's...
I agree with what's been said re the grass being long and then being cut short. That can often be a problem, as th elight doesn't get into the lower parts of the grass, so that's exposed if it's then cut too short. Grass needs to be cut little and often, so even if it's growing through winter,...
I agree with what's been said re the grass being long and then being cut short. That can often be a problem, as th elight doesn't get into the lower parts of the grass, so that's exposed if it's then cut too short. Grass needs to be cut little...
I agree with what's been said re the grass being long and then being cut short. That can often be a problem, as th elight doesn't get into the lower parts of the grass, so that's exposed if it's...
DD97, May 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM, Lawns
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fairygirl
May 21, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 105 106 107
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Ladybird4
May 21, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Roses for a raised bed
Hi again, my project is going well (will post some pics when done in the next week or so) and I have just planted my English Lavender shrubs yesterday. Kew Gardens roses will be done this weekend...
Hi again, my project is going well (will post some pics when done in the next week or so) and I have just planted my English Lavender shrubs yesterday. Kew Gardens roses will be done this weekend hopefully! The soil in the bed is a sandy loam and to help drainage I have put some clay pieces...
Hi again, my project is going well (will post some pics when done in the next week or so) and I have just planted my English Lavender shrubs yesterday. Kew Gardens roses will be done this weekend hopefully! The soil in the bed is a sandy loam and...
Hi again, my project is going well (will post some pics when done in the next week or so) and I have just planted my English Lavender shrubs yesterday. Kew Gardens roses will be done this weekend...
robmif, Apr 29, 2024, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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robmif
May 21, 2024 at 6:14 AM
No dig gardening
interesting! i think thats the one that surrounds the air base. i wonder if they own the field nearby we walk in, theyve just started what seems to be a walnut orchard there this year and they...
interesting! i think thats the one that surrounds the air base. i wonder if they own the field nearby we walk in, theyve just started what seems to be a walnut orchard there this year and they used a lot of mulch.
interesting! i think thats the one that surrounds the air base. i wonder if they own the field nearby we walk in, theyve just started what seems to be a walnut orchard there this year and they used a lot of mulch.
interesting! i think thats the one that surrounds the air base. i wonder if they own the field nearby we walk in, theyve just started what seems to be a walnut orchard there this year and they...
Goldenlily26, May 19, 2024 at 8:28 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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409
Adam I
May 21, 2024 at 1:10 AM

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