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  1. Danielcox0011

    Help with my lawn, please!!

    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
    There is a photo of the area set back.
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  2. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will improve in the top layer where plants normally are, and there are plenty of shrubs and trees that cope...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will improve in the top layer where plants normally are, and...
    Don’t use sharp sand with clay soil. It makes it worse and turns into concrete when it’s wet. To improve clay soil you need organic matter like leaves and planting. The roots of plants will...
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  3. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
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  4. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
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  6. Sian in Belgium

    Ideas for what herbs and veg I can grow in raised beds in shade

    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies (which are in a lovely cocoon of their own) - but I can grow them in the lower garden! Onwards and...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies (which are in a lovely cocoon of their own) - but I...
    That is perfect, @Busy-Lizzie! Apart from carrot, which I have never successfully grown, you have pretty much listed what I grow for the kitchen! Well, also peas, beans, courgettes, and chillies...
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  7. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Not all Israelis are barmy @pete but there is a system of colaition politics there that means, for a while now, that religious and right wing extremists can push their agenda against Palestinians...
    Not all Israelis are barmy @pete but there is a system of colaition politics there that means, for a while now, that religious and right wing extremists can push their agenda against Palestinians and Muslims.It seems Trumpty Dumpty has an idea for flying uranium out of Iran. It would be...
    Not all Israelis are barmy @pete but there is a system of colaition politics there that means, for a while now, that religious and right wing extremists can push their agenda against Palestinians and Muslims.It seems Trumpty Dumpty has an idea...
    Not all Israelis are barmy @pete but there is a system of colaition politics there that means, for a while now, that religious and right wing extremists can push their agenda against Palestinians...
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  8. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
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  9. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
    Info here. They need to be ripe apparently.
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That cold wind has returned with vengeance, so not much was done in the garden. But I did make a start on the shed. It was getting ridiculous, could only get one or two steps in. Anyway, I sorted...
    That cold wind has returned with vengeance, so not much was done in the garden. But I did make a start on the shed. It was getting ridiculous, could only get one or two steps in. Anyway, I sorted out the 'garden-stuff' shelves, putting the clips and ties for this and that in order. At least I've...
    That cold wind has returned with vengeance, so not much was done in the garden. But I did make a start on the shed. It was getting ridiculous, could only get one or two steps in. Anyway, I sorted out the 'garden-stuff' shelves, putting the clips...
    That cold wind has returned with vengeance, so not much was done in the garden. But I did make a start on the shed. It was getting ridiculous, could only get one or two steps in. Anyway, I sorted...
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  11. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
    Just found this thread - what beautiful blooms and pictures! You should be so proud @PzaMayor3! The bold colours look amazing on your terrace so it must be a pleasure to spend time out there.
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  12. Fat Controller
    Informative x 6

    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
    That's disappointing, but I usually buy from various places rather than just one.I'd still not blame the compost.Leeks I'd be sowing outside and move on in late June to their permanent spot.
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  13. JWK
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  14. dogsbody

    chitting

    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
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  15. JWK
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  16. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
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  17. Tidemark

    Why not?

    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
    And you get to choose if you are a Red Giant or a White Dwarf or something in between ("a regular Sun please, no sugar") :star:
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  18. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
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  19. Friendly

    Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei

    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire

    Perovskia - how much would you cut down?

    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the same family (mint).
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the...
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
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