Container Gardening

I don't use anything pressure-treated for raised bed in my Veg patch - interesting that the are specifically "approved" for garden use, as previously I have always thought that things that are permitted for inside the house is a different scenario to wood which is permanently damp in a raised...

There was some real beauties on here in previous years, go to search forums in tool bar above, type in hanging basket and you will see some real professional looking (some are professional) beauties.

Last autumn I had quite a few parsleys growing outside, both curly and broadleaf. I love parsley and did not want to be without, so I brought in some of the plants and put them on the windowsill. The ones outside I (mostly) covered at night when it was freezing. Now the ones outside are fine,...

It's the one about 100 yards opposite the wright car centre and heatherland. Never been to premier, but thanks, that's on my visit list now!

So, basically it all boils down to whether the barrels are of decent quality or not? I plan on getting one this spring.

Hi Pam, that's almost right . Those pots were given to me by various people over a period of a couple of months - together with about three or four thousand 3" pots . Cleaning them was not a joy!!!!!

Agreed, ex fish head

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I forgot to mention Greenlily. If you take a look in the 'Propagation' section you will find threads there that will help you.

I have just placed my order with Jersey Direct. I ordered 70 Begonia Sparkle - trailing and 70 Begonia Amber Delight for a total of £25.98. I'm going to clear large areas of my borders and plant the 'delights' to bring in some nice colour. I think i put in too many different plants within...

I'm not sure that it would and then you might freeze in the process.

It's what I did last year. I just dug during the thaws. You soon find a knack for digging waterlogged ground and if you can leave the earth in large clods then the wind and frosts break it down till its all lovely and runny-through-the fingers like. Then mulch it ready for spring planting. We...

Sorry clueless the "Company" I would not touch with a a bargepole customer care is the worse ever and packing of plants I would give them 1 out of a 100 and I did give them the benefit by placing another order but the same happened with that. The tree/shrub is fine my mum has two , tougher...

Here's a weblink which may be helpful : a-a

This site gives SOME ltr to cm ratios.

In the planter is a bamboo, a heuchera and a variegated grass. It's filled with 180 litres of compost and top soil.The trachycarpus is just in the plastic pot it came in, and will probably be in there until late next year.I priced a metal planter that size at the weekend, something similar...

When I saw the question I was going to suggest digging a hole etc but someone beat me to it! I've used this method and yes it works fine, especially if you don't have a heated greenhouse or live in a pretty cold part of the world. I usually bury them in my unheated greenhouse where the tomatoes...

I do use them sometimes but only as extra insulation as pot-holders on pots over wintering in the shed.. I hate them to look at but the idea of covering them in hyper-tufa is intriguing Palustris, I think it is great stuff to use..

Just to add to the reclaimed lark, I use Iroko wood which does not have those nasty creosote or other treatments added to them. African hardwood is a good and cheap alternative to Oak.

Ah they be some present my wife got me a while back, now to put them to good use. Now they are in position its only fair they get a place which is helpful to the wildlife too. The Robin is already in house and looking for a meal.