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Ideas for shady front garden....
Hi everyone,With the back garden under control now I'm turning my attention to the front garden. When we moved in it was already planted and actually I quite liked it. After six years it's now...
Hi everyone,With the back garden under control now I'm turning my attention to the front garden. When we moved in it was already planted and actually I quite liked it. After six years it's now looking a little tired and needs some attention (see pics). I've also included a plot showing the...
Hi everyone,With the back garden under control now I'm turning my attention to the front garden. When we moved in it was already planted and actually I quite liked it. After six years it's now looking a little tired and needs some attention...
Hi everyone,With the back garden under control now I'm turning my attention to the front garden. When we moved in it was already planted and actually I quite liked it. After six years it's now...

machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they...
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they meet intervention, they will fix it! She clearly didn't warm to the idea of me driving her car...
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they meet intervention, they will fix it! She clearly...
Bloody councils! Who do they think they are??Off the back of yesterday's pothole reporting, I spotted this post on XSo I replied to it. Cheeky sods trying to tell me that if they...

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 47 48 49
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Fat Controller
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
@Alisa that's actually the same planter that I used to create a container pond! Though I am looking to upgrade to a bigger one soon, if I can find one that doesn't cost a fortune.
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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CostasK
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Plants for memorial area
That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or...
That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or they won’t thrive. A Mahonia prefers a bit of shade and a richer soil in my experience.If there...
That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or they won’t thrive. A Mahonia prefers a bit of...
That’s a lovely idea for a memorial Sorry for your loss.My thoughts re the Lavender and Rosemary is that both require a sunny spot with well draining soil so I would check the spot for that or...
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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AuntyRach
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Whaaattt?
Someone has done some taste-testing comparisons. My research has been limited to Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S, and it seems I have barely scratched the surface of what's available. 16...
Someone has done some taste-testing comparisons. My research has been limited to Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S, and it seems I have barely scratched the surface of what's available. 16 Flavoured Hot Cross Buns Ranked- Easter 2025 - Liverpool Guild Student Media
Someone has done some taste-testing comparisons. My research has been limited to Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S, and it seems I have barely scratched the surface of what's available. 16 Flavoured Hot Cross Buns Ranked- Easter 2025 - Liverpool...
Someone has done some taste-testing comparisons. My research has been limited to Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S, and it seems I have barely scratched the surface of what's available. 16...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 338 339 340
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ViewAhead
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Overwhelmed by my garden
It's always a good idea to provide a bit of info to obtain the best advice..........roughly where in the UK are you and which aspect is the garden mainly facing - N S E or West. Difficult to tell...
It's always a good idea to provide a bit of info to obtain the best advice..........roughly where in the UK are you and which aspect is the garden mainly facing - N S E or West. Difficult to tell from your photos the plants you have in the 1st pic but I'd suggest you clear, remove or trim back...
It's always a good idea to provide a bit of info to obtain the best advice..........roughly where in the UK are you and which aspect is the garden mainly facing - N S E or West. Difficult to tell from your photos the plants you have in the 1st...
It's always a good idea to provide a bit of info to obtain the best advice..........roughly where in the UK are you and which aspect is the garden mainly facing - N S E or West. Difficult to tell...
Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It has stayed dry but the temperature is starting to dip now as we head into late afternoon. My one weather app says a bit of snow overnight and another one has rain. It will be 3 degrees either way.
It has stayed dry but the temperature is starting to dip now as we head into late afternoon. My one weather app says a bit of snow overnight and another one has rain. It will be 3 degrees either way.
It has stayed dry but the temperature is starting to dip now as we head into late afternoon. My one weather app says a bit of snow overnight and another one has rain. It will be 3 degrees either way.
It has stayed dry but the temperature is starting to dip now as we head into late afternoon. My one weather app says a bit of snow overnight and another one has rain. It will be 3 degrees either way.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 76 77 78
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AuntyRach
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Did a bit of weeding and planted 8 pots of crocuses in the back garden that i should have planted last week.
Did a bit of weeding and planted 8 pots of crocuses in the back garden that i should have planted last week.
Did a bit of weeding and planted 8 pots of crocuses in the back garden that i should have planted last week.
Did a bit of weeding and planted 8 pots of crocuses in the back garden that i should have planted last week.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
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Logan
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Hot weather on the way?
Well my plants send roots down and out as well; you should be able to see how they spread when you pull them out. Brassicas leeks and potatoes are excellent at showing this, as are many green...
Well my plants send roots down and out as well; you should be able to see how they spread when you pull them out. Brassicas leeks and potatoes are excellent at showing this, as are many green manures.
Well my plants send roots down and out as well; you should be able to see how they spread when you pull them out. Brassicas leeks and potatoes are excellent at showing this, as are many green manures.
Well my plants send roots down and out as well; you should be able to see how they spread when you pull them out. Brassicas leeks and potatoes are excellent at showing this, as are many green...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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NigelJ
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Strawberries preparing
Why would you want to encourage badgers to spend time near moving vehicles.
Why would you want to encourage badgers to spend time near moving vehicles.
Why would you want to encourage badgers to spend time near moving vehicles.
Why would you want to encourage badgers to spend time near moving vehicles.
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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NigelJ
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
Thanks. I'm growing both of those this year, so I'll keep an eye out.
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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Fred Clarke
Feb 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's easier of we do it too so no pasta, rice, bread or...
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not having any this year as she's gone KETO and it's...
When Possum was stopped in her tracks during a visit to my usual SM in Luçon - a pancake machine rolling out crêpes on a drum. It's there for winter weekends and pancake season. We're not...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 48 49 50
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Obelix-Vendée
Feb 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
My Garden Progress
Hello allWell, I did the First Pressure Wash of the Year for the Patio, Paving and Setts.I would of preferred to wait until Early March but the Patio and Paving were Deady, Very Slippy The...
Hello allWell, I did the First Pressure Wash of the Year for the Patio, Paving and Setts.I would of preferred to wait until Early March but the Patio and Paving were Deady, Very Slippy The Final Straw was almost Falling on it This Morning, so.....It does look much Better so that is a...
Hello allWell, I did the First Pressure Wash of the Year for the Patio, Paving and Setts.I would of preferred to wait until Early March but the Patio and Paving were Deady, Very Slippy The Final Straw was almost Falling on it This Morning,...
Hello allWell, I did the First Pressure Wash of the Year for the Patio, Paving and Setts.I would of preferred to wait until Early March but the Patio and Paving were Deady, Very Slippy The...
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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Kevin Cowans
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Yet more!
Yet more!
Yet more!
Yet more!

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
TurfWorld Limited
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and improve your lawn:Rake or scarify the lawn to...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few simple things you can do to help reduce moss and...
Hi all,After a very wet start to the year, a lot of gardens are seeing more moss than grass. Moss loves damp, compacted soil and shady areas, so it is very common in UK gardens.Here are a few...
Warren Jones, Dec 3, 2025, Business Directory
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Warren Jones
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Feb 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet weekend, a man working for the tax office, past his...
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it and so it served as a lawnmower. On a quiet...
Goodness me. How to make life unbearable.Reminds me on a report 30 odd years ago. In Baveria, a man retired and colleagues give him a sheep as a present. He didn’t have really a purpose for it...
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
GQT
Died 2009.
Died 2009.
Died 2009.
Died 2009.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM, Gardening Discussions
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NigelJ
Feb 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
My daughters dog, he does that for walks and treats.
shiney, Jun 5, 2022, Photo Competitions ... 5 6 7
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Love my chicken
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