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I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
I found that Phlox is pretty much bullet proof. If it was me, I'd dig it up, rinse all of the soil from the roots. Pull all of the grass and then re-plant the phlox. I think it would forgive you.
Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018, General Gardening Discussion ... 52 53 54
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CanadianLori
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Everything isbigger in the US.
Everything isbigger in the US.
Everything isbigger in the US.
Everything isbigger in the US.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 48 49 50
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pete
Feb 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Overwhelmed by my garden
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere between the Orkneys and the Channel Islands or the...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will receive better advice as you could be anywhere...
Get rid of all the rubbish and plastic and follow the suggestions above so you have a clean slate to work with. Then with some graph paper plan out your garden. If you enter your location you will...
Pe7e, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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waterbut
Feb 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food...
As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food producers are with their Best Before dates. Both want people to ditch "out of date" stuff and buy...
As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food producers are with their Best Before dates. Both...
As stated, some seeds whether veg/flowers will remain viable for 2 or 3 years ( more in some cases ) if stored correctly. Seed producers are often no different with their Sow By dates than Food...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 12 13 14
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Philippa
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Whaaattt?
It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be...
It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be picking some early tomatoes
It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be picking some early tomatoes
It's a popular form of loft insulation - green rather than that dirty yellow colour and no doubt pays for itself a darn sight quicker. Bit disappointing tho if he thought he was going to be...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 340 341 342
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Philippa
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
We briefly saw the sun, then the wind and rain and sleet arrived, it says 5 degrees, but the wind chill is more like zero.
We briefly saw the sun, then the wind and rain and sleet arrived, it says 5 degrees, but the wind chill is more like zero.
We briefly saw the sun, then the wind and rain and sleet arrived, it says 5 degrees, but the wind chill is more like zero.
We briefly saw the sun, then the wind and rain and sleet arrived, it says 5 degrees, but the wind chill is more like zero.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 77 78 79
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burnie
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Hot weather on the way?
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to lessen the amount of sun. I avoid any actual netting -...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can drape green shading material over the top to...
I find the normal "cloche covers" work well enough whatever the weather. It allows light and some moisture but obviously you would still need to water in very dry periods. If necessary, you can...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small...
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge twigs and spending ages trying to bend these into...
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small and difficult to access. They are bringing huge...
Wet and windy again, so I am not actually out there, but I have been watching some juvenile magpies attempting their first nest! It is not going well. They have chosen a site that is too small...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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ViewAhead
Feb 18, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Strawberries preparing
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they aren't showing much signs of new growth yet.
If you are growing them outside then I wouldn't bother about feeding them at present - not worth it given the current wet weather. I have some of mine in the cold GH and even down here, they...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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Philippa
Feb 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Ideas for shady front garden....
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.
If you did decide to remove your grass areas @machtucker, Hakonechloa makes good ground cover. I have it planted under an Acer in my lower garden shown below in summer, autumn and winter.

machtucker, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Feb 18, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If I am honest, I prefer them to the plastic version....
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey planters at a later stage and painted them black. If...
I think they are £30? They couldn't find a label for mine (to scan) so they put it through as one of the proper half whiskey planters, which are £25.I actually bought 2 of those half whiskey...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 5 6 7
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CostasK
Feb 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Plants for memorial area
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
Trailing Rosemary would be suitable and more attractive in a small area.
BezzaDougal, Feb 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM, Other Plants
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shiney
Feb 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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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
A gloomy day so far, I've had to put the lights on in the living room. Horribly windy and cold outside although we did brave it earlier to go to a GC for coffee, cake and shopping. An old friend...
A gloomy day so far, I've had to put the lights on in the living room. Horribly windy and cold outside although we did brave it earlier to go to a GC for coffee, cake and shopping. An old friend who I was supposed to meet there had texted to say her mum had taken a turn for the worse so...
A gloomy day so far, I've had to put the lights on in the living room. Horribly windy and cold outside although we did brave it earlier to go to a GC for coffee, cake and shopping. An old friend who I was supposed to meet there had texted to say...
A gloomy day so far, I've had to put the lights on in the living room. Horribly windy and cold outside although we did brave it earlier to go to a GC for coffee, cake and shopping. An old friend...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 49 50 51
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lizzie27
Feb 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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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
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Logan
Feb 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
I'm looking forward to updated pics.
I'm looking forward to updated pics.
I'm looking forward to updated pics.
I'm looking forward to updated pics.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 15 16 17
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CanadianLori
Feb 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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 ... 17 18 19
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Ladybird4
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