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  1. Joolz

    Sheds, sheds, sheds... Argh!!

    Make sure it is laid across supporting timbers, not directly on to concrete/grass to prevent water damage on underside. 3" fence posts would do. Its worth treating/re-treating with preservative...
    Make sure it is laid across supporting timbers, not directly on to concrete/grass to prevent water damage on underside. 3" fence posts would do. Its worth treating/re-treating with preservative before assembly, including the inside (clear treatments are available.
    Make sure it is laid across supporting timbers, not directly on to concrete/grass to prevent water damage on underside. 3" fence posts would do. Its worth treating/re-treating with preservative before assembly, including the inside (clear...
    Make sure it is laid across supporting timbers, not directly on to concrete/grass to prevent water damage on underside. 3" fence posts would do. Its worth treating/re-treating with preservative...
    Joolz, Jun 23, 2019 ... 2 3
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    infradig
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  2. weas3l

    Plant with the name Patrick

    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica...
    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica cinerea 'P.s. Patrick' Which is really pretty
    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica cinerea 'P.s. Patrick' Which is really pretty
    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica...
    weas3l, Aug 2, 2015
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    Dips
    Aug 30, 2015
  3. leahbe

    red robin?

    Excellent, do you have any pictures of plants in yet?
    Excellent, do you have any pictures of plants in yet?
    Excellent, do you have any pictures of plants in yet?
    Excellent, do you have any pictures of plants in yet?
    leahbe, Apr 2, 2007
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    Johnny
    Apr 4, 2007
  4. Mike Allen
    Like x 5

    Monty Don.

    Gardeners World is a weekly staple for us, so Monty is invited into our house on Friday evenings. He's a good to very good gardener and a really good presenter! Okay one of his predecessors was...
    Gardeners World is a weekly staple for us, so Monty is invited into our house on Friday evenings. He's a good to very good gardener and a really good presenter! Okay one of his predecessors was someone I used to say I was going for a pint with every Friday night! ("There's only one Jeffo...
    Gardeners World is a weekly staple for us, so Monty is invited into our house on Friday evenings. He's a good to very good gardener and a really good presenter! Okay one of his predecessors was someone I used to say I was going for a pint with...
    Gardeners World is a weekly staple for us, so Monty is invited into our house on Friday evenings. He's a good to very good gardener and a really good presenter! Okay one of his predecessors was...
    Mike Allen, Jan 31, 2021 ... 4 5 6
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    Glynne Williams
    May 2, 2021
  5. AndyS

    Solanum Rantonetti

    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable,...
    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable, for 2 or 3 years for sure)
    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable, for 2 or 3 years for sure)
    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable,...
    AndyS, Apr 22, 2014 ... 2
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    Kristen
    Apr 26, 2014
  6. Michal

    Recommended Top Soil depth above clay for Lawn

    I decided to get rid of rubble first. After 7h of digging I removed like 12 bircks and 20-30 bigger stones. Easily get through clay and I get 30 cm of nicely moved surface (I was able to gid...
    I decided to get rid of rubble first. After 7h of digging I removed like 12 bircks and 20-30 bigger stones. Easily get through clay and I get 30 cm of nicely moved surface (I was able to gid shouvle with no power used and move it in the ground).It is all thanks to you... but... There is new...
    I decided to get rid of rubble first. After 7h of digging I removed like 12 bircks and 20-30 bigger stones. Easily get through clay and I get 30 cm of nicely moved surface (I was able to gid shouvle with no power used and move it in the...
    I decided to get rid of rubble first. After 7h of digging I removed like 12 bircks and 20-30 bigger stones. Easily get through clay and I get 30 cm of nicely moved surface (I was able to gid...
    Michal, Jul 31, 2014 ... 2
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    Michal
    Aug 2, 2014
  7. Mike77

    Alternative Lawn - Heath Pearlwort

    It's looking great. Gives me hope. So far the weather today is looking not too bad but thunder storms forcast for later. I'll get out shortly and try and get another tray planted.
    It's looking great. Gives me hope. So far the weather today is looking not too bad but thunder storms forcast for later. I'll get out shortly and try and get another tray planted.
    It's looking great. Gives me hope. So far the weather today is looking not too bad but thunder storms forcast for later. I'll get out shortly and try and get another tray planted.
    It's looking great. Gives me hope. So far the weather today is looking not too bad but thunder storms forcast for later. I'll get out shortly and try and get another tray planted.
    Mike77, Aug 21, 2017
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    Mike77
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  8. mazambo

    Adding grit to soil mix

    I mix according to eye these days.....according to the plant and its free draining needs. Seems to work well for me:) how the compost feels and looks helps identify how well drained it will...
    I mix according to eye these days.....according to the plant and its free draining needs. Seems to work well for me:) how the compost feels and looks helps identify how well drained it will be. Perlite or grit? For extra weight and stability I use grit. Don’t use sand now as I found it less...
    I mix according to eye these days.....according to the plant and its free draining needs. Seems to work well for me:) how the compost feels and looks helps identify how well drained it will be. Perlite or grit? For extra weight and stability I...
    I mix according to eye these days.....according to the plant and its free draining needs. Seems to work well for me:) how the compost feels and looks helps identify how well drained it will...
    mazambo, Aug 27, 2019 ... 2
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    Verdun
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  9. Bunslip

    Pieris transplant

    That may be a good idea. Pieris are acid soil lovers. Tap water is ok, especially if boiled - (though not ideal, as in hard water ares is it too alkaline), as long as the soil and feeding is for...
    That may be a good idea. Pieris are acid soil lovers. Tap water is ok, especially if boiled - (though not ideal, as in hard water ares is it too alkaline), as long as the soil and feeding is for acid lovers.
    That may be a good idea. Pieris are acid soil lovers. Tap water is ok, especially if boiled - (though not ideal, as in hard water ares is it too alkaline), as long as the soil and feeding is for acid lovers.
    That may be a good idea. Pieris are acid soil lovers. Tap water is ok, especially if boiled - (though not ideal, as in hard water ares is it too alkaline), as long as the soil and feeding is for...
    Bunslip, Mar 10, 2007 ... 2
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    Fran
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  10. kyleleonard

    Planting Snowdrops bulbs in December

    Update: We have life! Some of them are showing their heads! Fingers crossed they continue to thrive.
    Update: We have life! Some of them are showing their heads! Fingers crossed they continue to thrive.
    Update: We have life! Some of them are showing their heads! Fingers crossed they continue to thrive.
    Update: We have life! Some of them are showing their heads! Fingers crossed they continue to thrive.
    kyleleonard, Dec 10, 2012 ... 2
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    Jan 18, 2013
  11. Sirius
    Like x 3

    Unusual Bulbs

    Sal - try something sensible to start with...................
    Sal - try something sensible to start with...................
    Sal - try something sensible to start with...................
    Sal - try something sensible to start with...................
    Sirius, Jan 13, 2013 ... 2
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    longk
    Jan 17, 2013
  12. Victoria

    Cobea .. Cup and Saucer Plant

    You could get at least four packs of seeds out of one pod ... think of the money "they" are making?When I'm not painting, should I ....... ????? :rolleyes:
    You could get at least four packs of seeds out of one pod ... think of the money "they" are making?When I'm not painting, should I ....... ????? :rolleyes:
    You could get at least four packs of seeds out of one pod ... think of the money "they" are making?When I'm not painting, should I ....... ????? :rolleyes:
    You could get at least four packs of seeds out of one pod ... think of the money "they" are making?When I'm not painting, should I ....... ????? :rolleyes:
    Victoria, Nov 11, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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  13. GardeningNewbie

    Please help - Why is my Fuchsia dying?!

    One of my favourites Pete, although I haven't grown it for a few years.
    One of my favourites Pete, although I haven't grown it for a few years.
    One of my favourites Pete, although I haven't grown it for a few years.
    One of my favourites Pete, although I haven't grown it for a few years.
    GardeningNewbie, Apr 21, 2019
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    KFF
    Apr 22, 2019
  14. Engelbert

    Transplanting Wild Garlic - Am I too late? Any tips?

    We have the ursinums too but they have already been harvested by a few senior local residents.It is quite gratifying to see them foraging our little wild flower border. What we see as weeds...
    We have the ursinums too but they have already been harvested by a few senior local residents.It is quite gratifying to see them foraging our little wild flower border. What we see as weeds (dandelion, mallow, nettles, plantain, lamb's quarters etc), they perceive as a valuable resource.
    We have the ursinums too but they have already been harvested by a few senior local residents.It is quite gratifying to see them foraging our little wild flower border. What we see as weeds (dandelion, mallow, nettles, plantain, lamb's quarters...
    We have the ursinums too but they have already been harvested by a few senior local residents.It is quite gratifying to see them foraging our little wild flower border. What we see as weeds...
    Engelbert, May 15, 2020
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    misterQ
    May 17, 2020
  15. Joolz

    Laurel Hedging seeds.

    There are quite a few seedlings growing at the base of my cherry laurel. If they are of any use to you, I could dig them up and post them to you ? My cherry laurel has flowered recently too so...
    There are quite a few seedlings growing at the base of my cherry laurel. If they are of any use to you, I could dig them up and post them to you ? My cherry laurel has flowered recently too so there will be plenty of berries on it again in late summer/early autumn.
    There are quite a few seedlings growing at the base of my cherry laurel. If they are of any use to you, I could dig them up and post them to you ? My cherry laurel has flowered recently too so there will be plenty of berries on it again in late...
    There are quite a few seedlings growing at the base of my cherry laurel. If they are of any use to you, I could dig them up and post them to you ? My cherry laurel has flowered recently too so...
    Joolz, Jun 6, 2015
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    CreakyJoints
    Jun 17, 2015
  16. elliegreenwellie

    Jeyes Fluid

    Thanks guys for all your replies!Oh dear - well it's too late now! The tarmac is pretty knackered anyway and we are planning to have it redone when we can afford it, the moss was making it...
    Thanks guys for all your replies!Oh dear - well it's too late now! The tarmac is pretty knackered anyway and we are planning to have it redone when we can afford it, the moss was making it deteriorate anyway so it can't be any worse. It does say on the tin the concentration to use on tarmac,...
    Thanks guys for all your replies!Oh dear - well it's too late now! The tarmac is pretty knackered anyway and we are planning to have it redone when we can afford it, the moss was making it deteriorate anyway so it can't be any worse. It does...
    Thanks guys for all your replies!Oh dear - well it's too late now! The tarmac is pretty knackered anyway and we are planning to have it redone when we can afford it, the moss was making it...
    elliegreenwellie, Mar 12, 2007
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    elliegreenwellie
    Mar 13, 2007
  17. Verdun

    Fair or not?

    If bites cause problems, then dont cover it with bark chippings.Everyone knows that some peoples bark chippings are worse than their frost bite! :snorky:
    If bites cause problems, then dont cover it with bark chippings.Everyone knows that some peoples bark chippings are worse than their frost bite! :snorky:
    If bites cause problems, then dont cover it with bark chippings.Everyone knows that some peoples bark chippings are worse than their frost bite! :snorky:
    If bites cause problems, then dont cover it with bark chippings.Everyone knows that some peoples bark chippings are worse than their frost bite! :snorky:
    Verdun, Oct 9, 2017 ... 5 6 7
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    Sandy Ground
    Nov 6, 2017
  18. Bill Carr

    Photinia Trees really struggling

    Hi @Bill Carr i don’t know if this will help but it could explain them dying off and not looking healthy.. I do think last year’s king hot summer and then a dryish winter hasn’t helped either though..
    Hi @Bill Carr i don’t know if this will help but it could explain them dying off and not looking healthy.. I do think last year’s king hot summer and then a dryish winter hasn’t helped either though..
    Hi @Bill Carr i don’t know if this will help but it could explain them dying off and not looking healthy.. I do think last year’s king hot summer and then a dryish winter hasn’t helped either though..
    Hi @Bill Carr i don’t know if this will help but it could explain them dying off and not looking healthy.. I do think last year’s king hot summer and then a dryish winter hasn’t helped either though..
    Bill Carr, Jun 10, 2019
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    Marley Farley
    Jun 15, 2019
  19. NorthantsGeezer

    Which plant can't you wait to flower?

    Sadly neither of them flowered this year - due to the late frosts we had which killed the emerging blooms :frown:
    Sadly neither of them flowered this year - due to the late frosts we had which killed the emerging blooms :frown:
    Sadly neither of them flowered this year - due to the late frosts we had which killed the emerging blooms :frown:
    Sadly neither of them flowered this year - due to the late frosts we had which killed the emerging blooms :frown:
    NorthantsGeezer, May 17, 2014 ... 3 4 5
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    merleworld
    Jun 23, 2015
  20. kriss

    Cosmos seeds and planting!

    Ok, it might Lucius :). Often though when annuals are damaged like this they seem not to :noidea: However, if it did it would likely struggle for a few weeks occupying space that something else could. :noidea: Yes,...
    Ok, it might Lucius :). Often though when annuals are damaged like this they seem not to :noidea: However, if it did it would likely struggle for a few weeks occupying space that something else could. :noidea: Yes, staking would help with cosmos but it tends to encourage even more legginess.....much better to...
    Ok, it might Lucius :). Often though when annuals are damaged like this they seem not to :noidea: However, if it did it would likely struggle for a few weeks occupying space that something else could. :noidea: Yes, staking would help with cosmos but it tends to...
    Ok, it might Lucius :). Often though when annuals are damaged like this they seem not to :noidea: However, if it did it would likely struggle for a few weeks occupying space that something else could. :noidea: Yes,...
    kriss, Apr 8, 2018 ... 2 3
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    Verdun
    Jun 16, 2018
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