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Clematis support wires
Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..
Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..
Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..
Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..
Nel_Staffs, Mar 16, 2024
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Nel_Staffs
Mar 17, 2024
Wisteria growing into a Golden weeping Willow
I absolutely agree with @Obelix-Vendée for the reasons she has given. The wisteria will be too heavy for all but the biggest of weeping willows.
I absolutely agree with @Obelix-Vendée for the reasons she has given. The wisteria will be too heavy for all but the biggest of weeping willows.
I absolutely agree with @Obelix-Vendée for the reasons she has given. The wisteria will be too heavy for all but the biggest of weeping willows.
I absolutely agree with @Obelix-Vendée for the reasons she has given. The wisteria will be too heavy for all but the biggest of weeping willows.
Spruce, Nov 28, 2023
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Dovefromabove
Mar 17, 2024
Removing bramble roots ........ the easy way?
I bought mine during lockdown, but struggled with it at first. The head kept coming loose from the handle, despite all the instructions that came with it, and I didn’t want to risk splitting the...
I bought mine during lockdown, but struggled with it at first. The head kept coming loose from the handle, despite all the instructions that came with it, and I didn’t want to risk splitting the wood handle by putting a nail in it ( actually I would have got OH to do that)Although I could see...
I bought mine during lockdown, but struggled with it at first. The head kept coming loose from the handle, despite all the instructions that came with it, and I didn’t want to risk splitting the wood handle by putting a nail in it ( actually I...
I bought mine during lockdown, but struggled with it at first. The head kept coming loose from the handle, despite all the instructions that came with it, and I didn’t want to risk splitting the...
TheMadHedger, Feb 22, 2024 ... 2
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Ergates
Mar 16, 2024
Potted lonicera nitida, best way to save it
I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one...
I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one in a pot, I would start a new one from a cutting every few yrs. That way you can always have a...
I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one in a pot, I would start a new one from a cutting...
I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one...
BiroPen, Feb 29, 2024
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ViewAhead
Mar 16, 2024
x 7
Just experimenting
I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
BB3, Mar 14, 2024
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BB3
Mar 14, 2024
Honeysuckle - any recommendations of a good place to buy online please?
I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
TheMadHedger, Mar 10, 2024
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TheMadHedger
Mar 14, 2024
White spider lilly
I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may...
I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may have rotted...will investigate soon. Here's a shot of the first flower that opened late June
I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may have rotted...will investigate soon. Here's a shot of...
I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may...

Bear1, Mar 12, 2024
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amancalledgeorge
Mar 14, 2024
Bulbs bulbs bulbs
Test
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Test
Test
Bear1, Mar 10, 2024
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glosmike
Mar 13, 2024
Macallister Mower Owner's Instruction manual wanted
Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but...
Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but doubt they will bother to help.
Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but doubt they will bother to help.
Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but...
Brian L, Mar 5, 2024
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Brian L
Mar 7, 2024
What to do with narrow borders
What sort of climbers have you got? Some will need support to climb.
What sort of climbers have you got? Some will need support to climb.
What sort of climbers have you got? Some will need support to climb.
What sort of climbers have you got? Some will need support to climb.
Sam Wiltshire, Feb 26, 2024
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Logan
Feb 28, 2024
Photinia, little red robin.
Its probably green because its indoors and the light level are too low, if it was red last year I cant see why it shouldn't be red this year but your picture is in May.I'm looking at a 8ft high...
Its probably green because its indoors and the light level are too low, if it was red last year I cant see why it shouldn't be red this year but your picture is in May.I'm looking at a 8ft high hedge over the road from me and its covered in new red shoots.
Its probably green because its indoors and the light level are too low, if it was red last year I cant see why it shouldn't be red this year but your picture is in May.I'm looking at a 8ft high hedge over the road from me and its covered in new...
Its probably green because its indoors and the light level are too low, if it was red last year I cant see why it shouldn't be red this year but your picture is in May.I'm looking at a 8ft high...
Esoxlucius, Feb 24, 2024
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pete
Feb 24, 2024
Identify plant please
Thank you. I love the colour...
Thank you. I love the colour...
Thank you. I love the colour...
Thank you. I love the colour...
Mikey1970., Feb 19, 2024
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Jenny namaste
Feb 20, 2024
How to Propagate Plants when I have no Room for Cold Frame etc.
You don't anything extra for Heucheras or Hellebores. Just pull bits off the heucheras and pot them up, and they'll root very quickly. You could even do it at this time of year. Hellebores will...
You don't anything extra for Heucheras or Hellebores. Just pull bits off the heucheras and pot them up, and they'll root very quickly. You could even do it at this time of year. Hellebores will seed around so you can pot them up and just leave the pots somewhere sheltered until they grow enough...
You don't anything extra for Heucheras or Hellebores. Just pull bits off the heucheras and pot them up, and they'll root very quickly. You could even do it at this time of year. Hellebores will seed around so you can pot them up and just leave...
You don't anything extra for Heucheras or Hellebores. Just pull bits off the heucheras and pot them up, and they'll root very quickly. You could even do it at this time of year. Hellebores will...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 18, 2024
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428
suepp
Feb 18, 2024
x 3
Why so much interest in tomatoe, and peppers growing?
There are quite a few edible flowers that you could grow, and many herbs have 'interesting' flowers that not only give colour to your veg patch but also attract pollinaters who will visit your...
There are quite a few edible flowers that you could grow, and many herbs have 'interesting' flowers that not only give colour to your veg patch but also attract pollinaters who will visit your flowering veg to mutual advantage.
There are quite a few edible flowers that you could grow, and many herbs have 'interesting' flowers that not only give colour to your veg patch but also attract pollinaters who will visit your flowering veg to mutual advantage.
There are quite a few edible flowers that you could grow, and many herbs have 'interesting' flowers that not only give colour to your veg patch but also attract pollinaters who will visit your...
Mike Allen, Jun 2, 2020 ... 2 3
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infradig
Feb 15, 2024
Will it live
Much appreciated kind folk
Much appreciated kind folk
Much appreciated kind folk
Much appreciated kind folk
OneOfManyLondoners, Feb 5, 2024
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527
OneOfManyLondoners
Feb 10, 2024
long handled secateurs
Personally, I'd avoid the Lidl long-arm pruner if it crops up. The first time I've bought any of their gardening stuff that fell apart after using a couple of times. I've got a couple of very old...
Personally, I'd avoid the Lidl long-arm pruner if it crops up. The first time I've bought any of their gardening stuff that fell apart after using a couple of times. I've got a couple of very old pull-cord types which are invaluable for fruit or general tree pruning. Have had two pairs of...
Personally, I'd avoid the Lidl long-arm pruner if it crops up. The first time I've bought any of their gardening stuff that fell apart after using a couple of times. I've got a couple of very old pull-cord types which are invaluable for fruit or...
Personally, I'd avoid the Lidl long-arm pruner if it crops up. The first time I've bought any of their gardening stuff that fell apart after using a couple of times. I've got a couple of very old...
Spruce, Feb 2, 2024
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5
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490
noisette47
Feb 6, 2024
Misting bottles.
I use a litre tesco branded empty bottle and its great. Feels quite sturdy and you can adjust the spray nozzle which screws to different finenesses.The smaller one is pretty flimsy though.
I use a litre tesco branded empty bottle and its great. Feels quite sturdy and you can adjust the spray nozzle which screws to different finenesses.The smaller one is pretty flimsy though.
I use a litre tesco branded empty bottle and its great. Feels quite sturdy and you can adjust the spray nozzle which screws to different finenesses.The smaller one is pretty flimsy though.
I use a litre tesco branded empty bottle and its great. Feels quite sturdy and you can adjust the spray nozzle which screws to different finenesses.The smaller one is pretty flimsy though.
Esoxlucius, Jan 25, 2024
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623
Adam I
Jan 29, 2024
Spider mites
When our Fuchsias were that infected we used a typical spray like BugClear Ultra to knock them out, though the plant will probably look miserable for some weeks.Once done, to catch any...
When our Fuchsias were that infected we used a typical spray like BugClear Ultra to knock them out, though the plant will probably look miserable for some weeks.Once done, to catch any hatchlings as @pete mentions, we treated all plants with a weekly spray of a natural product like SB...
When our Fuchsias were that infected we used a typical spray like BugClear Ultra to knock them out, though the plant will probably look miserable for some weeks.Once done, to catch any hatchlings as @pete mentions, we treated all plants with a...
When our Fuchsias were that infected we used a typical spray like BugClear Ultra to knock them out, though the plant will probably look miserable for some weeks.Once done, to catch any...

Esoxlucius, Jan 16, 2024
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468
ricky101
Jan 16, 2024
Green bladed plants
Ok, if you don't want to go down the blowing stuff up route, I've had good results using a pruning saw. It's narrow blade can get in between gaps. It takes a bit of effort, but bit by bit you'll...
Ok, if you don't want to go down the blowing stuff up route, I've had good results using a pruning saw. It's narrow blade can get in between gaps. It takes a bit of effort, but bit by bit you'll dig it out.
Ok, if you don't want to go down the blowing stuff up route, I've had good results using a pruning saw. It's narrow blade can get in between gaps. It takes a bit of effort, but bit by bit you'll dig it out.
Ok, if you don't want to go down the blowing stuff up route, I've had good results using a pruning saw. It's narrow blade can get in between gaps. It takes a bit of effort, but bit by bit you'll...
OneOfManyLondoners, Dec 9, 2023 ... 2
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1,431
flounder
Dec 16, 2023
Short-ish cut flowers from garden to vase
I tend not to pick anything out, generally, I usually plant a couple of seeds into something like a yogurt pot sized pot and let them crack on. Usually does OK.
I tend not to pick anything out, generally, I usually plant a couple of seeds into something like a yogurt pot sized pot and let them crack on. Usually does OK.
I tend not to pick anything out, generally, I usually plant a couple of seeds into something like a yogurt pot sized pot and let them crack on. Usually does OK.
I tend not to pick anything out, generally, I usually plant a couple of seeds into something like a yogurt pot sized pot and let them crack on. Usually does OK.
nightofjoy, Dec 5, 2023
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nightofjoy
Dec 5, 2023

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