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I think you're right @CostasK, the dry soil doesn't really suit them here. I grew a couple in containers once but decided not to keep them after they'd finished flowering. It's tough for plants living here .

A climber might be best in that location @Danny1978, a shrub would compete with your Cherry trees which will fill the space above the fence as they mature. If you own the fence, you could consider painting it. A dark colour helps to make it fade into the background and make the plants in front...

I have a north facing border planted with variegated euonymus (against a wall), bergenia, fuchsia, pulmonaria, hellebores and ferns. I also have hydrangea Annabelle but after 10 years has gotten quite large - 1.5m x 1.5m so may be too big for that area.

Have a look at sarcococca which is winter flowering and the vanilla scent is amazing.

I got it in Swiss Valley Garden Centre, you must know where that is @CarolineL .

Mix it with some sand and then as Pete says, just pinch and sprinkle

Its generally suggested you use an Orchid feed, basically they are a diluted version of standard fertilisers at around a quarter stength.Also said, its best to used plain water every 4th or 5th watering to flush away any build up of "salts" from the ferts.We are feeding ours now which like...

I can only identify the ivy in your photos, do you know what species your hedge is? The ivy has undoubtedly taken a hold over it, depriving it of light, nutrients and water. A close up of the hedging with leaves visible would be helpful.

Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge . The bluebells are back with a vengeance though .

Living in Scotland makes trying to grow Lavender even worse. I personally hate the stuff, every year without fail I am asked dozens of times if I have lavender in the charity plant sale.Answer NO! What did I spy in Lidl yesterday? Lavender for sale….in February having been under glass and heat...

The misuse of emigrate/ immigrate peeves me, too.

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