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  1. rosietutu

    Garden Patio Slabs

    Hi Rosietu - it's not the cleanest, but if you have a lot of loose stuff a pressure washer would blast it out. Unfortunately it blasts it from one place to somewhere else, but doesn't involve as...
    Hi Rosietu - it's not the cleanest, but if you have a lot of loose stuff a pressure washer would blast it out. Unfortunately it blasts it from one place to somewhere else, but doesn't involve as much bending! :D
    Hi Rosietu - it's not the cleanest, but if you have a lot of loose stuff a pressure washer would blast it out. Unfortunately it blasts it from one place to somewhere else, but doesn't involve as much bending! :D
    Hi Rosietu - it's not the cleanest, but if you have a lot of loose stuff a pressure washer would blast it out. Unfortunately it blasts it from one place to somewhere else, but doesn't involve as...
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  2. Garden sponge

    Remembering loved ones

    The Notcutts catalogue with the info is here.... https://secure.notcutts.co.uk/default.aspIf you ring Ayletts on the telephone number given on their site, I expect they'll send you the leaflet. ...
    The Notcutts catalogue with the info is here.... https://secure.notcutts.co.uk/default.aspIf you ring Ayletts on the telephone number given on their site, I expect they'll send you the leaflet. It's called Information Leaflet no 45, Plants for Special Occasions.
    The Notcutts catalogue with the info is here.... https://secure.notcutts.co.uk/default.aspIf you ring Ayletts on the telephone number given on their site, I expect they'll send you the leaflet. It's called Information Leaflet no 45, Plants for...
    The Notcutts catalogue with the info is here.... https://secure.notcutts.co.uk/default.aspIf you ring Ayletts on the telephone number given on their site, I expect they'll send you the leaflet. ...
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  3. lazy-gardener

    too wet but watching gardening programmes

    Oh, I remember Geoff Hamilton doing that too! I relax instantly that man's name is mentioned!! He had an old fashioned cottage garden in one that I adored and tried to copy - I wasnt amazingly...
    Oh, I remember Geoff Hamilton doing that too! I relax instantly that man's name is mentioned!! He had an old fashioned cottage garden in one that I adored and tried to copy - I wasnt amazingly successful though!!
    Oh, I remember Geoff Hamilton doing that too! I relax instantly that man's name is mentioned!! He had an old fashioned cottage garden in one that I adored and tried to copy - I wasnt amazingly successful though!!
    Oh, I remember Geoff Hamilton doing that too! I relax instantly that man's name is mentioned!! He had an old fashioned cottage garden in one that I adored and tried to copy - I wasnt amazingly...
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  4. duckyjuk

    azalia

    I'm not sure how the temperature affects some as well? We have had a "rescue" plant in the kitchen (9p from Morrisons!!) for well over a year and it has remained evergreen, but now it has reached...
    I'm not sure how the temperature affects some as well? We have had a "rescue" plant in the kitchen (9p from Morrisons!!) for well over a year and it has remained evergreen, but now it has reached sufficient size, I have put it in the (much colder) lean-to at the back of the house and it has...
    I'm not sure how the temperature affects some as well? We have had a "rescue" plant in the kitchen (9p from Morrisons!!) for well over a year and it has remained evergreen, but now it has reached sufficient size, I have put it in the (much...
    I'm not sure how the temperature affects some as well? We have had a "rescue" plant in the kitchen (9p from Morrisons!!) for well over a year and it has remained evergreen, but now it has reached...
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  5. Weedyblues

    How to get rid of violets?

    Hello and welcome to GC, Weedyblues.I find this so sad as I love violets and can't seem to get them going here. I do see your problem however ... but then there's the lovely thought of a violet...
    Hello and welcome to GC, Weedyblues.I find this so sad as I love violets and can't seem to get them going here. I do see your problem however ... but then there's the lovely thought of a violet lawn instead of a camomile lawn!Hope you enjoy the site!
    Hello and welcome to GC, Weedyblues.I find this so sad as I love violets and can't seem to get them going here. I do see your problem however ... but then there's the lovely thought of a violet lawn instead of a camomile lawn!Hope you...
    Hello and welcome to GC, Weedyblues.I find this so sad as I love violets and can't seem to get them going here. I do see your problem however ... but then there's the lovely thought of a violet...
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  6. chobart

    Plant selection.

    Thanks Dendy - the new forsythia look s great especially if it is scented. I've got both wgite and pink Dicentra - a bit thuggish but great for early flowers. Also bought a few ne Irises so am...
    Thanks Dendy - the new forsythia look s great especially if it is scented. I've got both wgite and pink Dicentra - a bit thuggish but great for early flowers. Also bought a few ne Irises so am hoping for good things from them if I can find another space in the sun.
    Thanks Dendy - the new forsythia look s great especially if it is scented. I've got both wgite and pink Dicentra - a bit thuggish but great for early flowers. Also bought a few ne Irises so am hoping for good things from them if I can find...
    Thanks Dendy - the new forsythia look s great especially if it is scented. I've got both wgite and pink Dicentra - a bit thuggish but great for early flowers. Also bought a few ne Irises so am...
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  7. r2oo

    Looking for a Garden Lighting set

    I would suggest you choose carefully, I have seen "complete sets" for �£9.99 It is true you do get what you pay for. I would also suggest you do not buy any lights which have an aluminium...
    I would suggest you choose carefully, I have seen "complete sets" for �£9.99 It is true you do get what you pay for. I would also suggest you do not buy any lights which have an aluminium ground stake as these tend to corrode and the light falls off (personal experience)I also suggest...
    I would suggest you choose carefully, I have seen "complete sets" for �£9.99 It is true you do get what you pay for. I would also suggest you do not buy any lights which have an aluminium ground stake as these tend to corrode and the light...
    I would suggest you choose carefully, I have seen "complete sets" for �£9.99 It is true you do get what you pay for. I would also suggest you do not buy any lights which have an aluminium...
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  8. Mark B

    Link-a-Bord raised bed system

    That's what we used, Mark!
    That's what we used, Mark!
    That's what we used, Mark!
    That's what we used, Mark!
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  9. Johnny

    Shrub planting

    Thanks once again everyone. Here's a picture of my extremely rectangular garden.
    Thanks once again everyone. Here's a picture of my extremely rectangular garden.
    Thanks once again everyone. Here's a picture of my extremely rectangular garden.
    Thanks once again everyone. Here's a picture of my extremely rectangular garden.
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  10. grandchild4

    Bulbs

    Hi If they are daffs or snowdrops it is possible but make sure you leave soil around them when moving and don't chop the roots off.kind regards boygardener
    Hi If they are daffs or snowdrops it is possible but make sure you leave soil around them when moving and don't chop the roots off.kind regards boygardener
    Hi If they are daffs or snowdrops it is possible but make sure you leave soil around them when moving and don't chop the roots off.kind regards boygardener
    Hi If they are daffs or snowdrops it is possible but make sure you leave soil around them when moving and don't chop the roots off.kind regards boygardener
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  11. Dave_In_His_Garden

    My Patio

    Hi DaveI look in on this thread regularly to catch up on progress.I am looking for a guest author to contribute to my site.If there is a passionate amateur or professional who can write...
    Hi DaveI look in on this thread regularly to catch up on progress.I am looking for a guest author to contribute to my site.If there is a passionate amateur or professional who can write something with maybe some photos then I would be happy to put it on my site.Drop me a lineThanks Juicer
    Hi DaveI look in on this thread regularly to catch up on progress.I am looking for a guest author to contribute to my site.If there is a passionate amateur or professional who can write something with maybe some photos then I would be happy...
    Hi DaveI look in on this thread regularly to catch up on progress.I am looking for a guest author to contribute to my site.If there is a passionate amateur or professional who can write...
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  12. Dan

    help with privacy planting

    Forgot to add - I did plant the Zebrinus rather late in the year which probably didn't help!!!! But the digging took me rather longer than anticipated (my defence, m'lud!!) If you bung them in...
    Forgot to add - I did plant the Zebrinus rather late in the year which probably didn't help!!!! But the digging took me rather longer than anticipated (my defence, m'lud!!) If you bung them in in the Spring you'll do a lot better!!!! :D :D
    Forgot to add - I did plant the Zebrinus rather late in the year which probably didn't help!!!! But the digging took me rather longer than anticipated (my defence, m'lud!!) If you bung them in in the Spring you'll do a lot better!!!! :D :D
    Forgot to add - I did plant the Zebrinus rather late in the year which probably didn't help!!!! But the digging took me rather longer than anticipated (my defence, m'lud!!) If you bung them in...
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  13. Scotkat

    T/M order

    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
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  14. Rich

    Camelia

    On second thoughts, HB, it looks like the C sasangua, but your colour looks a little "intense" for that cultivar. [ 16. January 2007, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Lady of Leisure ]
    On second thoughts, HB, it looks like the C sasangua, but your colour looks a little "intense" for that cultivar. [ 16. January 2007, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Lady of Leisure ]
    On second thoughts, HB, it looks like the C sasangua, but your colour looks a little "intense" for that cultivar. [ 16. January 2007, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Lady of Leisure ]
    On second thoughts, HB, it looks like the C sasangua, but your colour looks a little "intense" for that cultivar. [ 16. January 2007, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Lady of Leisure ]
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  15. Jackie&Bob

    DECKING

    Thank you all so much for your ideas & opinions, much appreciated. Thanks also for your concerns about Bob, he came home from hospital today, very weak & tired , but home, where I can give him...
    Thank you all so much for your ideas & opinions, much appreciated. Thanks also for your concerns about Bob, he came home from hospital today, very weak & tired , but home, where I can give him loads of T.L.C. I shall give the deck a good power wash & the sand idea sounded good, also the matting...
    Thank you all so much for your ideas & opinions, much appreciated. Thanks also for your concerns about Bob, he came home from hospital today, very weak & tired , but home, where I can give him loads of T.L.C. I shall give the deck a good power...
    Thank you all so much for your ideas & opinions, much appreciated. Thanks also for your concerns about Bob, he came home from hospital today, very weak & tired , but home, where I can give him...
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  16. pheebs

    soaking ground

    Well said, Peter! We did exactly the same, minus the builders' merchants input though. We dug over the grass and weeds we had as the only growing stuff in the entire garden, brought in load...
    Well said, Peter! We did exactly the same, minus the builders' merchants input though. We dug over the grass and weeds we had as the only growing stuff in the entire garden, brought in load after load of "soil improver" from the local recycling depot (formerly known as the cowp), loads of...
    Well said, Peter! We did exactly the same, minus the builders' merchants input though. We dug over the grass and weeds we had as the only growing stuff in the entire garden, brought in load after load of "soil improver" from the local recycling...
    Well said, Peter! We did exactly the same, minus the builders' merchants input though. We dug over the grass and weeds we had as the only growing stuff in the entire garden, brought in load...
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  17. Stephen in Wroughton

    Planting under Leylandi.

    Cycleman hederfolium, the autumn flowering cyclamen, but don't get them as the corms. Get the living plants in pots. They do like dry shade. I have a lovely colony that has a cherry over the top...
    Cycleman hederfolium, the autumn flowering cyclamen, but don't get them as the corms. Get the living plants in pots. They do like dry shade. I have a lovely colony that has a cherry over the top with a leylandii hedge at the back. I think they would prefer it even drier. I have seen them at Ness...
    Cycleman hederfolium, the autumn flowering cyclamen, but don't get them as the corms. Get the living plants in pots. They do like dry shade. I have a lovely colony that has a cherry over the top with a leylandii hedge at the back. I think they...
    Cycleman hederfolium, the autumn flowering cyclamen, but don't get them as the corms. Get the living plants in pots. They do like dry shade. I have a lovely colony that has a cherry over the top...
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  18. KarenHC

    new garden

    Hi Blackthorn could you let me know the name of the nursery in South Petherwin please as we prefer independent ones to the larger chains. So far my favourite place is Bodmin Herb and Plant...
    Hi Blackthorn could you let me know the name of the nursery in South Petherwin please as we prefer independent ones to the larger chains. So far my favourite place is Bodmin Herb and Plant nursery, but they are a little pricey, I also like Holmeleigh at Dutson and we found a new little nursery...
    Hi Blackthorn could you let me know the name of the nursery in South Petherwin please as we prefer independent ones to the larger chains. So far my favourite place is Bodmin Herb and Plant nursery, but they are a little pricey, I also like...
    Hi Blackthorn could you let me know the name of the nursery in South Petherwin please as we prefer independent ones to the larger chains. So far my favourite place is Bodmin Herb and Plant...
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  19. Garden sponge

    I'm not addicted ! I just cant stop doing it !

    I'm on the dining table (not literally!) because we never use it, eat outdoors or in the Baffa or on "I hate to say" TV tables!Handy man to have around that P with a P ... are you listening????
    I'm on the dining table (not literally!) because we never use it, eat outdoors or in the Baffa or on "I hate to say" TV tables!Handy man to have around that P with a P ... are you listening????
    I'm on the dining table (not literally!) because we never use it, eat outdoors or in the Baffa or on "I hate to say" TV tables!Handy man to have around that P with a P ... are you listening????
    I'm on the dining table (not literally!) because we never use it, eat outdoors or in the Baffa or on "I hate to say" TV tables!Handy man to have around that P with a P ... are you listening????
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  20. Mark B

    Sowing, But in what

    Sprout,Thanks for the info. Wish my windowsills were that big !
    Sprout,Thanks for the info. Wish my windowsills were that big !
    Sprout,Thanks for the info. Wish my windowsills were that big !
    Sprout,Thanks for the info. Wish my windowsills were that big !
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