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  1. nightofjoy

    To Hozelock, or not to Hozelock

    I use Tricoflex which is Hozelock. Tricoflex Hose Pipe 19mm (¾ Inch) 9 Bar Rating | Tricoflex Hose Pipes | Pitchcare ShopGets thrown about and has been great but it’s a pretty stiff hose but not...
    I use Tricoflex which is Hozelock. Tricoflex Hose Pipe 19mm (¾ Inch) 9 Bar Rating | Tricoflex Hose Pipes | Pitchcare ShopGets thrown about and has been great but it’s a pretty stiff hose but not had it kink once so far.
    I use Tricoflex which is Hozelock. Tricoflex Hose Pipe 19mm (¾ Inch) 9 Bar Rating | Tricoflex Hose Pipes | Pitchcare ShopGets thrown about and has been great but it’s a pretty stiff hose but not had it kink once so far.
    I use Tricoflex which is Hozelock. Tricoflex Hose Pipe 19mm (¾ Inch) 9 Bar Rating | Tricoflex Hose Pipes | Pitchcare ShopGets thrown about and has been great but it’s a pretty stiff hose but not...
    nightofjoy, Apr 11, 2019 ... 2
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    Liz the pot
    May 1, 2019
  2. Mohsin Khan

    How to move aggregate?

    Make sure you have a wheelbarrow with a pneumatic tyre, they are so much easier to handle and ride the lumps and bumps much better.
    Make sure you have a wheelbarrow with a pneumatic tyre, they are so much easier to handle and ride the lumps and bumps much better.
    Make sure you have a wheelbarrow with a pneumatic tyre, they are so much easier to handle and ride the lumps and bumps much better.
    Make sure you have a wheelbarrow with a pneumatic tyre, they are so much easier to handle and ride the lumps and bumps much better.
    Mohsin Khan, Apr 5, 2019
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    pete
    Apr 5, 2019
  3. Mike Allen
    Like 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
  4. 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...
    Stephen in Wroughton, Jan 17, 2007
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    geoffhandley
    Jan 17, 2007
  5. Mike Allen

    Why don't members give some indication of their gardening qualificatons.

    I'm qualified, but to be honest, experience is, in most cases, better. Where qualification helps, and is specifically designed to help in achieving work in horticulture, whether that be...
    I'm qualified, but to be honest, experience is, in most cases, better. Where qualification helps, and is specifically designed to help in achieving work in horticulture, whether that be self-employed or under an employer. It doesn't necessarily demonstrate knowledge - besides no one can know...
    I'm qualified, but to be honest, experience is, in most cases, better. Where qualification helps, and is specifically designed to help in achieving work in horticulture, whether that be self-employed or under an employer. It doesn't necessarily...
    I'm qualified, but to be honest, experience is, in most cases, better. Where qualification helps, and is specifically designed to help in achieving work in horticulture, whether that be...
    Mike Allen, Nov 17, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    stephenprudence
    Nov 25, 2020
  6. Verdun

    Why is Cornwall best?

    Love that Sandy.....made me chuckle :)
    Love that Sandy.....made me chuckle :)
    Love that Sandy.....made me chuckle :)
    Love that Sandy.....made me chuckle :)
    Verdun, Oct 5, 2017 ... 3 4 5
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    Verdun
    Oct 8, 2017
  7. mazambo

    Overwintered Brugmansia

    Thanks @pete I'm not overly bothered if it doesn't grow, I've got a suaveolens to replace it.
    Thanks @pete I'm not overly bothered if it doesn't grow, I've got a suaveolens to replace it.
    Thanks @pete I'm not overly bothered if it doesn't grow, I've got a suaveolens to replace it.
    Thanks @pete I'm not overly bothered if it doesn't grow, I've got a suaveolens to replace it.
    mazambo, Feb 8, 2020 ... 2 3
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    mazambo
    Apr 25, 2021
  8. Maurice

    Photinia (Red Robin)

    I dont have red robin in my garden but so want good foliage for flower arranging.
    I dont have red robin in my garden but so want good foliage for flower arranging.
    I dont have red robin in my garden but so want good foliage for flower arranging.
    I dont have red robin in my garden but so want good foliage for flower arranging.
    Maurice, Feb 28, 2007 ... 2
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    Scotkat
    Mar 5, 2007
  9. Voobwm

    How to drain a waterlogged lawn

    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a...
    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a couple of years ago I dug and installed a drainage pipe to get the water to the drain and what I find...
    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a couple of years ago I dug and installed a drainage...
    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a...
    Voobwm, Apr 1, 2017
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    Keith Thomas
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  10. Trux

    Cats in the garden

    There is a new petition to which you might care to subscribe. Early days yet, but who knows.http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/BanRoamingPets/
    There is a new petition to which you might care to subscribe. Early days yet, but who knows.http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/BanRoamingPets/
    There is a new petition to which you might care to subscribe. Early days yet, but who knows.http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/BanRoamingPets/
    There is a new petition to which you might care to subscribe. Early days yet, but who knows.http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/BanRoamingPets/
    Trux, Feb 13, 2007 ... 9 10 11
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  11. Carllennon

    Any good UK based gardening youtube channels?

    I like Castle Hill Garden and ... another one that I just can't remember that's very focused on organic methods. It will come to me eventually.Enjoy the lavender and leeks blog but haven't seen...
    I like Castle Hill Garden and ... another one that I just can't remember that's very focused on organic methods. It will come to me eventually.Enjoy the lavender and leeks blog but haven't seen the videos.I like a good long video that I can put on while I'm doing the dishes, none of this 4...
    I like Castle Hill Garden and ... another one that I just can't remember that's very focused on organic methods. It will come to me eventually.Enjoy the lavender and leeks blog but haven't seen the videos.I like a good long video that I can...
    I like Castle Hill Garden and ... another one that I just can't remember that's very focused on organic methods. It will come to me eventually.Enjoy the lavender and leeks blog but haven't seen...
    Carllennon, Feb 9, 2018
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    Cassie
    May 30, 2018
  12. alana

    Ugly Plants and Flowers

    Ha ha Nick....I am a tad mischievous both in my views and actions but nothing meant other than in fun.:rasp:
    Ha ha Nick....I am a tad mischievous both in my views and actions but nothing meant other than in fun.:rasp:
    Ha ha Nick....I am a tad mischievous both in my views and actions but nothing meant other than in fun.:rasp:
    Ha ha Nick....I am a tad mischievous both in my views and actions but nothing meant other than in fun.:rasp:
    alana, Jul 28, 2019 ... 2 3
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    eluzerkhari
    Oct 25, 2019
  13. Amy Willshire

    Burried Rubbish and rubble

    Personally I would just deal with problems as they arise and not worry too much about it. Dig your pond and deal with any rubbish you encounter. My house is built on an old builders yard an i...
    Personally I would just deal with problems as they arise and not worry too much about it. Dig your pond and deal with any rubbish you encounter. My house is built on an old builders yard an i encounter all sorts when i tackle a new area. I either fill the land rover up and take it to the dump or...
    Personally I would just deal with problems as they arise and not worry too much about it. Dig your pond and deal with any rubbish you encounter. My house is built on an old builders yard an i encounter all sorts when i tackle a new area. I either...
    Personally I would just deal with problems as they arise and not worry too much about it. Dig your pond and deal with any rubbish you encounter. My house is built on an old builders yard an i...
    Amy Willshire, Sep 4, 2018
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    Mike77
    Feb 17, 2019
  14. Mark B

    The Sun

    Well this topic has been going a while but now the entire garden nearly gets sun. Just a couple more feet for the small hedging plants. Moved pots from near the house as just to dark for to long...
    Well this topic has been going a while but now the entire garden nearly gets sun. Just a couple more feet for the small hedging plants. Moved pots from near the house as just to dark for to long but majority of garden hopefully will now get 5 months of light per year, which I think is very good...
    Well this topic has been going a while but now the entire garden nearly gets sun. Just a couple more feet for the small hedging plants. Moved pots from near the house as just to dark for to long but majority of garden hopefully will now get 5...
    Well this topic has been going a while but now the entire garden nearly gets sun. Just a couple more feet for the small hedging plants. Moved pots from near the house as just to dark for to long...
    Mark B, Jan 16, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    Johnny
    Apr 2, 2007
  15. boutetm

    Accidentally used ericaceous compost

    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the...
    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the explanation for this but can't remember why off hand. :scratch:
    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the explanation for this but can't remember why off hand. :scratch:
    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the...
    boutetm, Apr 5, 2017
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    Sirius
    Apr 6, 2017
  16. redfifi1717

    Pine cones for a mulch?

    I had the allotment rotivated 2 weeks ago and cost me �£15
    I had the allotment rotivated 2 weeks ago and cost me �£15
    I had the allotment rotivated 2 weeks ago and cost me �£15
    I had the allotment rotivated 2 weeks ago and cost me �£15
    redfifi1717, Feb 18, 2007
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    FANCY
    Feb 25, 2007
  17. LooseLotty

    ideas to stop my plant pots walking?

    Thanks for all the ideas. One of our neighbours has had some stolen and everyone else hasn't bothered. It's such a shame that a few people can spoil it for the rest. I shall try and get some chain...
    Thanks for all the ideas. One of our neighbours has had some stolen and everyone else hasn't bothered. It's such a shame that a few people can spoil it for the rest. I shall try and get some chain or some larger pots.Won't be moving as it is already a nice area!!! Believe it or not no one seems...
    Thanks for all the ideas. One of our neighbours has had some stolen and everyone else hasn't bothered. It's such a shame that a few people can spoil it for the rest. I shall try and get some chain or some larger pots.Won't be moving as it is...
    Thanks for all the ideas. One of our neighbours has had some stolen and everyone else hasn't bothered. It's such a shame that a few people can spoil it for the rest. I shall try and get some chain...
    LooseLotty, Mar 17, 2007
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    LooseLotty
    Mar 18, 2007
  18. Lacewing

    Pieris pruning/relocation advice please

    thanks so much for that Sheal, I will follow your advice :)
    thanks so much for that Sheal, I will follow your advice :)
    thanks so much for that Sheal, I will follow your advice :)
    thanks so much for that Sheal, I will follow your advice :)
    Lacewing, Apr 23, 2017
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    Lacewing
    Apr 25, 2017
  19. TheMadHedger

    Electric tool for digging out thick, tough bramble roots?

    Hire places will deliver and pick up for anything that size. Fuel is cheap enough.The hire people delivering it should at least show you where all the controls are. I thoroughly recommend...
    Hire places will deliver and pick up for anything that size. Fuel is cheap enough.The hire people delivering it should at least show you where all the controls are. I thoroughly recommend videoing them showing you, so you can watch it back later when you forget how to do something like winding...
    Hire places will deliver and pick up for anything that size. Fuel is cheap enough.The hire people delivering it should at least show you where all the controls are. I thoroughly recommend videoing them showing you, so you can watch it back...
    Hire places will deliver and pick up for anything that size. Fuel is cheap enough.The hire people delivering it should at least show you where all the controls are. I thoroughly recommend...
    TheMadHedger, Apr 23, 2020 ... 2
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    Graham B
    May 10, 2020
  20. xf8u39

    Plant idenfication

    Yes, a small pink flowered rampant doer! Jenny namaste
    Yes, a small pink flowered rampant doer! Jenny namaste
    Yes, a small pink flowered rampant doer! Jenny namaste
    Yes, a small pink flowered rampant doer! Jenny namaste
    xf8u39, Jan 27, 2021 ... 2 3
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    Jenny namaste
    Feb 2, 2022
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