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  1. Jack Sparrow
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    Spilled over flower displays

    :scratch: We're supposed to shake them out? :dunno: Oops! :redface: :whistle: :heehee:
    :scratch: We're supposed to shake them out? :dunno: Oops! :redface: :whistle: :heehee:
    :scratch: We're supposed to shake them out? :dunno: Oops! :redface: :whistle: :heehee:
    :scratch: We're supposed to shake them out? :dunno: Oops! :redface: :whistle: :heehee:
    Jack Sparrow, Aug 2, 2017 ... 2 3
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    "M"
    Aug 18, 2017 at 7:55 AM
  2. karaman

    What size of pot for a fig?

    They are ready to pick when basically they are bulging with juice and as Verdun says, often have a crack in the skin and a bubble of juice oozing out.
    They are ready to pick when basically they are bulging with juice and as Verdun says, often have a crack in the skin and a bubble of juice oozing out.
    They are ready to pick when basically they are bulging with juice and as Verdun says, often have a crack in the skin and a bubble of juice oozing out.
    They are ready to pick when basically they are bulging with juice and as Verdun says, often have a crack in the skin and a bubble of juice oozing out.
    karaman, Mar 17, 2017
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    pete
    Jul 30, 2017
  3. Black Orchid

    Red leaf patio peach trees with green shoots at the bottom

    Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you very much.
    Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you very much.
    Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you very much.
    Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you very much.
    Black Orchid, Jul 27, 2017
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    Black Orchid
    Jul 27, 2017
  4. Jack Sparrow

    Can I grow a climbing plant from a container?

    Dig two holes to put in two uprights, buy a trellis panel for that size. Attach one side of the trellis to one post with hinges and attach the other side to the 2nd post with a gate catch. Buy...
    Dig two holes to put in two uprights, buy a trellis panel for that size. Attach one side of the trellis to one post with hinges and attach the other side to the 2nd post with a gate catch. Buy some fake ivy to cover the trellis panel Voila! Eyesore hidden, immediate and year round cover;...
    Dig two holes to put in two uprights, buy a trellis panel for that size. Attach one side of the trellis to one post with hinges and attach the other side to the 2nd post with a gate catch. Buy some fake ivy to cover the trellis panel Voila! ...
    Dig two holes to put in two uprights, buy a trellis panel for that size. Attach one side of the trellis to one post with hinges and attach the other side to the 2nd post with a gate catch. Buy...
    Jack Sparrow, Jul 24, 2017 ... 2
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    "M"
    Jul 27, 2017
  5. Black Orchid

    Peony leaves have wilted. What to do?

    Thank you very much.
    Thank you very much.
    Thank you very much.
    Thank you very much.
    Black Orchid, Jul 19, 2017
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    Black Orchid
    Jul 20, 2017
  6. Black Orchid

    Any advice for planting red leaf patio peach trees now?

    Thank you all for the replies. I will plant them tomorrow.
    Thank you all for the replies. I will plant them tomorrow.
    Thank you all for the replies. I will plant them tomorrow.
    Thank you all for the replies. I will plant them tomorrow.
    Black Orchid, Jul 10, 2017
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    Black Orchid
    Jul 10, 2017
  7. chris_elevate

    Where can I buy these?

    Perfect! Thanks for that. Managed to find a small packet on eBay and they've now arrived. I had no idea what they were! Thanks again.
    Perfect! Thanks for that. Managed to find a small packet on eBay and they've now arrived. I had no idea what they were! Thanks again.
    Perfect! Thanks for that. Managed to find a small packet on eBay and they've now arrived. I had no idea what they were! Thanks again.
    Perfect! Thanks for that. Managed to find a small packet on eBay and they've now arrived. I had no idea what they were! Thanks again.
    chris_elevate, Jun 25, 2017
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    chris_elevate
    Jul 3, 2017
  8. wiseowl
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    Attraction In June

    That is a cheery looking pond with its *splash* of colour (pun intended :heehee: ). :thumbsup::doh: Wish I'd thought of that and brought some from my old garden pond :doh:
    That is a cheery looking pond with its *splash* of colour (pun intended :heehee: ). :thumbsup::doh: Wish I'd thought of that and brought some from my old garden pond :doh:
    That is a cheery looking pond with its *splash* of colour (pun intended :heehee: ). :thumbsup::doh: Wish I'd thought of that and brought some from my old garden pond :doh:
    That is a cheery looking pond with its *splash* of colour (pun intended :heehee: ). :thumbsup::doh: Wish I'd thought of that and brought some from my old garden pond :doh:
    wiseowl, Jun 28, 2017
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    "M"
    Jun 28, 2017
  9. laurence peddle

    Prunus royal burgundy in containers

    Thanks Verdun. They are out of stock at the moment, but hopefully not for long. Thanks again. Cheers, Laurence
    Thanks Verdun. They are out of stock at the moment, but hopefully not for long. Thanks again. Cheers, Laurence
    Thanks Verdun. They are out of stock at the moment, but hopefully not for long. Thanks again. Cheers, Laurence
    Thanks Verdun. They are out of stock at the moment, but hopefully not for long. Thanks again. Cheers, Laurence
    laurence peddle, Jun 17, 2017
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    laurence peddle
    Jun 20, 2017
  10. DannyB

    Container plant identification?

    Google Cranesbill NurseryHave a look at that site. Some of those Cranesbill varieties look great in containers, as they tend to form large, rounded balls of flower. You could inter-plant them...
    Google Cranesbill NurseryHave a look at that site. Some of those Cranesbill varieties look great in containers, as they tend to form large, rounded balls of flower. You could inter-plant them with taller species to get a similar effect to that which you see in those images.HTHWobbly-John :blue thumb:
    Google Cranesbill NurseryHave a look at that site. Some of those Cranesbill varieties look great in containers, as they tend to form large, rounded balls of flower. You could inter-plant them with taller species to get a similar effect to that...
    Google Cranesbill NurseryHave a look at that site. Some of those Cranesbill varieties look great in containers, as they tend to form large, rounded balls of flower. You could inter-plant them...
    DannyB, May 2, 2016
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    Wobblycogs
    Apr 28, 2017
  11. nightofjoy

    Companion plants for potted Ceanothus

    You dont say what variety of ceanothus you have nightofjoy.......they vary from low mounds to trees, Trewithen Blue for example. All ceanothus are fairly fast growers and relatively short lived....
    You dont say what variety of ceanothus you have nightofjoy.......they vary from low mounds to trees, Trewithen Blue for example. All ceanothus are fairly fast growers and relatively short lived. None of them like to be pruned apart from light trimming. None of them are really container...
    You dont say what variety of ceanothus you have nightofjoy.......they vary from low mounds to trees, Trewithen Blue for example. All ceanothus are fairly fast growers and relatively short lived. None of them like to be pruned apart from light...
    You dont say what variety of ceanothus you have nightofjoy.......they vary from low mounds to trees, Trewithen Blue for example. All ceanothus are fairly fast growers and relatively short lived....
    nightofjoy, Apr 11, 2017
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    Verdun
    Apr 27, 2017
  12. karaman

    Apple and Plum - what rootstock?

    thank you - no expert but you know an awful lot more than i do! thanks again, will do. karaman
    thank you - no expert but you know an awful lot more than i do! thanks again, will do. karaman
    thank you - no expert but you know an awful lot more than i do! thanks again, will do. karaman
    thank you - no expert but you know an awful lot more than i do! thanks again, will do. karaman
    karaman, Mar 17, 2017
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    karaman
    Mar 18, 2017
  13. Black Orchid

    Urgent advice is required!!

    My thoughts would be that that is not the rootstock, but I'm no expert and stand to be corrected.
    My thoughts would be that that is not the rootstock, but I'm no expert and stand to be corrected.
    My thoughts would be that that is not the rootstock, but I'm no expert and stand to be corrected.
    My thoughts would be that that is not the rootstock, but I'm no expert and stand to be corrected.
    Black Orchid, Mar 12, 2017
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    pete
    Mar 17, 2017
  14. luciusmaximus

    Decisions,

    I did know about the Honeysuckle, but I only bought it last summer and as Clueless1 has said its intent on going vertical at moment. I'm not sure yet whether it will remain in the pot. Just...
    I did know about the Honeysuckle, but I only bought it last summer and as Clueless1 has said its intent on going vertical at moment. I'm not sure yet whether it will remain in the pot. Just thought a little extra colour is never a bad thing. I'm thinking annuals might work now.
    I did know about the Honeysuckle, but I only bought it last summer and as Clueless1 has said its intent on going vertical at moment. I'm not sure yet whether it will remain in the pot. Just thought a little extra colour is never a bad thing. I'm...
    I did know about the Honeysuckle, but I only bought it last summer and as Clueless1 has said its intent on going vertical at moment. I'm not sure yet whether it will remain in the pot. Just...
    luciusmaximus, Mar 13, 2017
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    luciusmaximus
    Mar 13, 2017
  15. DoubleMM

    Tree Lupin

    Thanks Pete - a bigger pot then for the time being. Unfortunately I have this habit of buying things that I see without considering where on earth I'm going to put them!:)
    Thanks Pete - a bigger pot then for the time being. Unfortunately I have this habit of buying things that I see without considering where on earth I'm going to put them!:)
    Thanks Pete - a bigger pot then for the time being. Unfortunately I have this habit of buying things that I see without considering where on earth I'm going to put them!:)
    Thanks Pete - a bigger pot then for the time being. Unfortunately I have this habit of buying things that I see without considering where on earth I'm going to put them!:)
    DoubleMM, Feb 23, 2017
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    DoubleMM
    Feb 24, 2017
  16. Kimberley
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    Fairy Garden

    I can imagine!!.....................As if there isn't enough to do in the garden!
    I can imagine!!.....................As if there isn't enough to do in the garden!
    I can imagine!!.....................As if there isn't enough to do in the garden!
    I can imagine!!.....................As if there isn't enough to do in the garden!
    Kimberley, Sep 8, 2016
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    DoubleMM
    Feb 23, 2017
  17. clanless

    Recommednations please

    Dwarf Pieris with a couple of Heucheras would look good.
    Dwarf Pieris with a couple of Heucheras would look good.
    Dwarf Pieris with a couple of Heucheras would look good.
    Dwarf Pieris with a couple of Heucheras would look good.
    clanless, Feb 8, 2017
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    strongylodon
    Feb 11, 2017
  18. The Early Bushman

    Granular fertilizer in containers

    I use Growmore in containers for a spring feed . As above just a light sprinkling is OK - then lightly work it in with the point of a trowel .
    I use Growmore in containers for a spring feed . As above just a light sprinkling is OK - then lightly work it in with the point of a trowel .
    I use Growmore in containers for a spring feed . As above just a light sprinkling is OK - then lightly work it in with the point of a trowel .
    I use Growmore in containers for a spring feed . As above just a light sprinkling is OK - then lightly work it in with the point of a trowel .
    The Early Bushman, Feb 7, 2017
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    HarryS
    Feb 7, 2017
  19. FloraPie
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    Pomegranate Potted

    @pete :heehee: Yes, I realized after I posted.. what it sounded like. And of course it would have an excellent chance of fruiting if the seed came from a fruit. I edited the post with the word 'big'....
    @pete :heehee: Yes, I realized after I posted.. what it sounded like. And of course it would have an excellent chance of fruiting if the seed came from a fruit. I edited the post with the word 'big'. Being potted and all, I just don't want to see small inedible fruit. Thank you for being SO tactful with...
    @pete :heehee: Yes, I realized after I posted.. what it sounded like. And of course it would have an excellent chance of fruiting if the seed came from a fruit. I edited the post with the word 'big'. Being potted and all, I just don't want to see small...
    @pete :heehee: Yes, I realized after I posted.. what it sounded like. And of course it would have an excellent chance of fruiting if the seed came from a fruit. I edited the post with the word 'big'....
    FloraPie, Jan 31, 2017
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    FloraPie
    Feb 2, 2017
  20. Wobblycogs

    Ideas please for my new container.

    @Wobblycogs How did your container planting go and what did you end up putting in it? Would love to see it :biggrin:
    @Wobblycogs How did your container planting go and what did you end up putting in it? Would love to see it :biggrin:
    @Wobblycogs How did your container planting go and what did you end up putting in it? Would love to see it :biggrin:
    @Wobblycogs How did your container planting go and what did you end up putting in it? Would love to see it :biggrin:
    Wobblycogs, Aug 12, 2016
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    FloraPie
    Jan 31, 2017
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