Container Gardening

Thanks so much for that, Hazel! The only problem I seem to have when using my garden soil rather than a proper JI mix is that unlike the latter, it turns almost concrete-like if left dry long enough! So I'm guessing I'm adding a little too much to my container mixes ATM...Nick

Yep, holes are clear. They are all standing on coarse gravel as well

Thanks The perennial blue smell amazing right now. I only have a small yard and the scent just fills it.If your roses do not have the potential to grow so big, I'd go for 45 depth. I have Warm Welcome in 45x45 which is a miniature climber. It could also just be that they need a change of...

Can't wait to see it in bloom!

When working out a schedule, is it best to look at the previous days max temperature instead of the current days forecasted temperature???

Hello All I would like to put a tree in the centre of the soil space in my back garden. It seems the soil is only about 2 inches deep and it is actually quite smelly . I guess i need to have a tree in a container. I want a tree that will grow to a max of 2.5m, will have green leaves all year...

@david Kearly, No doubt about it in the last couple of pictures - they are definitely Delphiniums & have powdery mildew!

Gardening on a balcony brings that sort of thing to the fore! As the only light comes from the front (mostly) my plants are always bending towards the light. I don't very often turn my plants around - only a few that perhaps I notice are more inclined than the others.I've grown my own...

I only knew of one, Kerria japonica! So thanks for the info!

A general fertilizer should be adequate.

I was assuming it was similar to a soil warming cable the type we use for making propagators. You then just add a separate thermostat which switches it on and off. The type of cable you are using is not that common over here, but I have heard of people using something similar to stop tender...

Yes there's drainage but it's just a ceramic pot with one hole in the middle so I also added perlite to the compost. Still no luck.

Hi,For the Seedlings probably too late, plus even if they do recover, given such a damaging check it would be better to start some new ones off. For the other established pot plants, just cross your fingers and hope !What about the compost you are using, is it a decent commerical brand ...

That's not an option, you need a bigger garden

Thank you for replies. Having read Tomcat's advice I think there might be some better and easier choices other than the Solanum idea !!

Yes , l would certainly cut the perforated pot away and pot up in the red pot. It does sound like you have a containerised tree here , one that has been lifted from the open ground. These trees are sold to use over Xmas , it’s survival depends on how much good root is left. You need some of...

Thank you all for the help! Sun can be arranged, as I have a sunny spot in my front garden that may work. The back is sadly North facing.

Thanks for that. I'll take one out of the pot on in the morning and get a proper look. Thanks for the tip ref w it winter. We are in Ireland so harsh winters are commonplace. We do have a large glass greenhouse so could keep them in there during harsh weather

Hi @ricky101, thank you for your reply. I am in the Midlands, so enjoy our lovely British weather, for all it's ups and downs. I didn't water everyday, more like once a week as I thought it didn't need too much water. The pot is probably about 12". So, I will do as you recommend re-pot to a...

Thanks Jenny, that's handy to know.