Alpine Gardening

Thanks i will do that

I'd probably agree with you about Waterperry's display (although I haven't gone there on Saxifrage day) but he does know his saxifrages.The best guy, I've found personally, for buying Saxifrages from is Dr. Steve Furness in the Alpine Plant Centre in Derbyshire. I still think the whole thing,...

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Rhana

Seems quite an easy way to brighten up a tired little bed.. Have a go there are so many lovely plants...

Its at the pond edge but not in boggy marginal water. Although its near the pond its independently planted into a compost, sand and stone pebble mix...

Thanks again. The problem I have is finding a nursery that will deliver to the island and when I do they want to rob me for the postage. I'll go 'surfing', blimey, haven't used that word in a while and see what's out there.

Thanks palustris

How about getting one of those wands that roast the weeds with a flame? Never tried one myself but it should work on gravel.

if you only bought it recently it might be worth contacting them and having a word.

I’m from Denmark!

Of course! Nana Gracilis(?)…. @Cuttings thanks for reminding me which I have.

Looking forward to following your project Trever.

Here's one I did, keeping it 12" away from the wall. Absolutely no need for membrane. The height of the earth on top solves drainage problems.

The only worry I'd have is that the laurel hedge will quickly start shading the alpines from the light. So you need to ensure that you use toughies like the plants mentioned above, and don't get carried away and tempted by more 'fancy' alpines or ones that really like sun like sempervivums. How...

Thank you Walnut for your advice if I had known about the wire netting before I started I would have gone with that, didn't want a smooth look at all. Oh well you live and learn... the sink is finished now just gotta wait for Bob to catch me up! Helen.xxx.

Thank you for your reply @Selleri, I can now see what I'm to aim for. This is a new interest, I know nothing of sempervivum. It's going to be interesting watching the seedlings grow. Thank you for all the pointers.

Thanks everyone The little alpines look super cute and some are even starting to flower already.

Note SRGC have a page of resources including a listing of nurseries Scottish Rock Garden Club - Seed Exchange - Links to Plant Nurseries

There is one way to find out....

Well, I am glad I opened this topic. A couple of days ago, one of the stems fell off. I was upset when it happened - even though I was expecting it. Goodness knows how I would have felt, if I hadn't been warned. There are five new rosettes growing near where the other was previously.