Alpine Gardening

Looks lovely

Potted on some Cheilanthes sinuata sporelings on the weekend Possibly a bit late in the season, but I was bored They will be kept indoors, so will hopefully keep growing.

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...

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

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.

And the second looks like Helianthemum.

What do you feed your Viburnum?

Alpine Plants by Ardfearn NurseryI've bought recently from this nursery near Inverness. Great quality.

Nice space you've got there. And plenty to work with, which is really positive.Firstly, can I say that I actually like the fake ivy. I think it looks cool.There are loads of plants that will bloom this summer - so you have plenty to choose from.I remember when I first started gardening 5...

Thank you They are planted where my low flow irrigation runs so watering will be no problem.I feel like such a newbie because for years and because I didn't have the time, I went with quick colour by pretty much using only annuals. These perennials are great. So far I'm have been fairly...

I certainly will, I'll put my broken urn one up as well, looked last night but couldn't find one, however whilst looking I found some blogs that will interest you, I will pm you and tell you where to find them, I've added two photo's in my gallery ...

I agree about Lewisias, they are usually planted in a wall so that rain doesn't collect in the rosette. You could try a feed, but I would only do it once. Maybe there isn't enough soil for the Sedum sieboldii (that's the first one)

I’m from Denmark!

I have always done it when they first appear above soil in late Spring. At least then you can find the resting buds from which they grow.

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

Great ground cover spreads like crazy. Also super easy to propagate.Just for fun:

Thank you I will try that.

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

This little Oxalis comes from just one place in South Africa. Very vibrant colour in the flesh.