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  1. Simon Peake

    Tree query and weed.?

    Your weed is probably this.....Pellitory-of-the-wall | The Wildlife Trusts
    Your weed is probably this.....Pellitory-of-the-wall | The Wildlife Trusts
    Your weed is probably this.....Pellitory-of-the-wall | The Wildlife Trusts
    Your weed is probably this.....Pellitory-of-the-wall | The Wildlife Trusts
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  2. Dugie

    Common Lantana - Winter

    Might be worth wearing gloves? They can be quite irritating to the skin.
    Might be worth wearing gloves? They can be quite irritating to the skin.
    Might be worth wearing gloves? They can be quite irritating to the skin.
    Might be worth wearing gloves? They can be quite irritating to the skin.
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  3. Lpeek

    Everygreen Azaleas turning brown/red

    It's quite normal for many of them to change to that colouring. Azaleas like plenty of rainwater but also need good drainage. The soil doesn't have to be terribly acidic, but it needs to be soil...
    It's quite normal for many of them to change to that colouring. Azaleas like plenty of rainwater but also need good drainage. The soil doesn't have to be terribly acidic, but it needs to be soil not compost if they're staying in a pot. They dont' have very deep roots though. I'd move the...
    It's quite normal for many of them to change to that colouring. Azaleas like plenty of rainwater but also need good drainage. The soil doesn't have to be terribly acidic, but it needs to be soil not compost if they're staying in a pot. They...
    It's quite normal for many of them to change to that colouring. Azaleas like plenty of rainwater but also need good drainage. The soil doesn't have to be terribly acidic, but it needs to be soil...
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  4. GaryGarden

    Spring bulbs flowering now

    I also planted a load of bulbs at the beginning of September as I was due to have surgery and wouldn't have been able to do them later. The op never happened and now they are popping up all over,...
    I also planted a load of bulbs at the beginning of September as I was due to have surgery and wouldn't have been able to do them later. The op never happened and now they are popping up all over, but not flowering so far.
    I also planted a load of bulbs at the beginning of September as I was due to have surgery and wouldn't have been able to do them later. The op never happened and now they are popping up all over, but not flowering so far.
    I also planted a load of bulbs at the beginning of September as I was due to have surgery and wouldn't have been able to do them later. The op never happened and now they are popping up all over,...
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    2
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    834
  5. Blobert

    Large Trees Brought Indoors All Dying! Please Help Me Save Them!

    Option 1 is the only way @Blobert .IMHO they're not indoor trees and need to be outside.Fab trees though.
    Option 1 is the only way @Blobert .IMHO they're not indoor trees and need to be outside.Fab trees though.
    Option 1 is the only way @Blobert .IMHO they're not indoor trees and need to be outside.Fab trees though.
    Option 1 is the only way @Blobert .IMHO they're not indoor trees and need to be outside.Fab trees though.
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  6. Perki

    Overwintering GH or garage ?

    That's dedication for you, sleeping with your plants to keep them warm!:heehee:
    That's dedication for you, sleeping with your plants to keep them warm!:heehee:
    That's dedication for you, sleeping with your plants to keep them warm!:heehee:
    That's dedication for you, sleeping with your plants to keep them warm!:heehee:
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  7. Esoxlucius

    Frost/wind protection

    This is a picture I've just taken just to give you an idea of the set up. The purpose of the wood framework is to simply give it more height. When it rains heavily the rain leaks in through the...
    This is a picture I've just taken just to give you an idea of the set up. The purpose of the wood framework is to simply give it more height. When it rains heavily the rain leaks in through the gaps between the wood/tub/top sheet and then pools in the bottom, hence my idea to shrink wrap around...
    This is a picture I've just taken just to give you an idea of the set up. The purpose of the wood framework is to simply give it more height. When it rains heavily the rain leaks in through the gaps between the wood/tub/top sheet and then pools...
    This is a picture I've just taken just to give you an idea of the set up. The purpose of the wood framework is to simply give it more height. When it rains heavily the rain leaks in through the...
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  8. burnie

    Have you seen this or tried it?

    Out Of Town...Wow! takes me back to my childhood, my Dad always watched it.:)
    Out Of Town...Wow! takes me back to my childhood, my Dad always watched it.:)
    Out Of Town...Wow! takes me back to my childhood, my Dad always watched it.:)
    Out Of Town...Wow! takes me back to my childhood, my Dad always watched it.:)
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  9. TheMadHedger

    Spring flowering bulbs - best places to buy online?

    JParkers are very good and reliable, they also tell very clearly what you'll get and when it's delivered.The best tip is to buy now whatever you absolutely must have and for the more standard...
    JParkers are very good and reliable, they also tell very clearly what you'll get and when it's delivered.The best tip is to buy now whatever you absolutely must have and for the more standard bulbs (the Daffs and Tulips you want many of but are not that particular about the variety) in late...
    JParkers are very good and reliable, they also tell very clearly what you'll get and when it's delivered.The best tip is to buy now whatever you absolutely must have and for the more standard bulbs (the Daffs and Tulips you want many of but...
    JParkers are very good and reliable, they also tell very clearly what you'll get and when it's delivered.The best tip is to buy now whatever you absolutely must have and for the more standard...
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  10. Purple Streaks

    Farmer Gracy.....would you recommend?

    I have received my small order from farmer grace plus a free tote bag, which will come in handy! The bulbs are excellent condition so I shall see how they flower .
    I have received my small order from farmer grace plus a free tote bag, which will come in handy! The bulbs are excellent condition so I shall see how they flower .
    I have received my small order from farmer grace plus a free tote bag, which will come in handy! The bulbs are excellent condition so I shall see how they flower .
    I have received my small order from farmer grace plus a free tote bag, which will come in handy! The bulbs are excellent condition so I shall see how they flower .
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  11. Alan Richardson

    Ceanothus Puget Blue Californian Lilac 'Concha'

    Thankyou for the info, I'll get pruning ASAP. North Lincolnshire here
    Thankyou for the info, I'll get pruning ASAP. North Lincolnshire here
    Thankyou for the info, I'll get pruning ASAP. North Lincolnshire here
    Thankyou for the info, I'll get pruning ASAP. North Lincolnshire here
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  12. Esoxlucius

    Houseplants....outside!

    I tend to put them outside (north side of the house) when they get too big or too many pests (usually mealy bug). It's a kind of last chance. I have a Cissus vine on my back hedge which has...
    I tend to put them outside (north side of the house) when they get too big or too many pests (usually mealy bug). It's a kind of last chance. I have a Cissus vine on my back hedge which has survived for years. I thought it was a goner after last winter's frost but it has come back. Bear in mind...
    I tend to put them outside (north side of the house) when they get too big or too many pests (usually mealy bug). It's a kind of last chance. I have a Cissus vine on my back hedge which has survived for years. I thought it was a goner after last...
    I tend to put them outside (north side of the house) when they get too big or too many pests (usually mealy bug). It's a kind of last chance. I have a Cissus vine on my back hedge which has...
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  13. Grandma Sue

    Cold Frame!

    Depends on the build of your cold frame, but sounds like it would benefit from one of these automatic openers, does not have to be used in the typical top vent way, just using the arm/pushrod to...
    Depends on the build of your cold frame, but sounds like it would benefit from one of these automatic openers, does not have to be used in the typical top vent way, just using the arm/pushrod to open and close a door ?
    Depends on the build of your cold frame, but sounds like it would benefit from one of these automatic openers, does not have to be used in the typical top vent way, just using the arm/pushrod to open and close a door ?
    Depends on the build of your cold frame, but sounds like it would benefit from one of these automatic openers, does not have to be used in the typical top vent way, just using the arm/pushrod to...
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  14. Zola

    What's the best way to keep the edges sharp, with the lawn creeping over patio

    As others said there were two identical threads unfortunately both had replies. I merged them around the time you looked so maybe it looked odd for a minute. All OK now.
    As others said there were two identical threads unfortunately both had replies. I merged them around the time you looked so maybe it looked odd for a minute. All OK now.
    As others said there were two identical threads unfortunately both had replies. I merged them around the time you looked so maybe it looked odd for a minute. All OK now.
    As others said there were two identical threads unfortunately both had replies. I merged them around the time you looked so maybe it looked odd for a minute. All OK now.
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  15. Purple Streaks

    lawn getting large yellow patches ????

    It is the grass itself what is turning a bright yellow but in some areas it is where we had fungi growing earlier on.
    It is the grass itself what is turning a bright yellow but in some areas it is where we had fungi growing earlier on.
    It is the grass itself what is turning a bright yellow but in some areas it is where we had fungi growing earlier on.
    It is the grass itself what is turning a bright yellow but in some areas it is where we had fungi growing earlier on.
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  16. Danny30

    David Austin Rose Shrub Eventual Size

    Good morning @Danny30 you get a lot of Roses that can be short climbers the height of the Rose is determined by how tall you want it to grow in many cases a good example is the Rose "Queen...
    Good morning @Danny30 you get a lot of Roses that can be short climbers the height of the Rose is determined by how tall you want it to grow in many cases a good example is the Rose "Queen Elizabeth" I have one I grow as a climber (6/7ft)and one that I grow as a shrub which I keep at 4ft
    Good morning @Danny30 you get a lot of Roses that can be short climbers the height of the Rose is determined by how tall you want it to grow in many cases a good example is the Rose "Queen Elizabeth" I have one I grow as a climber (6/7ft)and one...
    Good morning @Danny30 you get a lot of Roses that can be short climbers the height of the Rose is determined by how tall you want it to grow in many cases a good example is the Rose "Queen...
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  17. Esoxlucius

    Dwarf hydrangeas

    Hi you can The best time to plant hydrangeas is in spring or autumn, when the soil is warm and moist. Look at this site it should helpBBC Gardeners World...
    Hi you can The best time to plant hydrangeas is in spring or autumn, when the soil is warm and moist. Look at this site it should helpBBC Gardeners World Magazine https://www.gardenersorld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-hydra… How to grow hydrangeas - BBC Gardeners …
    Hi you can The best time to plant hydrangeas is in spring or autumn, when the soil is warm and moist. Look at this site it should helpBBC Gardeners World Magazine https://www.gardenersorld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-hydra… How to grow...
    Hi you can The best time to plant hydrangeas is in spring or autumn, when the soil is warm and moist. Look at this site it should helpBBC Gardeners World...
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  18. NoviceGardener2023

    Removing Grass Growing Between Pavers

    It's banned for sale to the general public but can be bought with an EPP LicenceExplosives precursors and poisons licences: application guidance
    It's banned for sale to the general public but can be bought with an EPP LicenceExplosives precursors and poisons licences: application guidance
    It's banned for sale to the general public but can be bought with an EPP LicenceExplosives precursors and poisons licences: application guidance
    It's banned for sale to the general public but can be bought with an EPP LicenceExplosives precursors and poisons licences: application guidance
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  19. Spruce

    Salvia Patens sowing from seed any tips please

    Patens is slow to flower but like many plants will just grow (foliage, stems and leaves) FIRST and then, as the light decreases, it will flower. My Patens are just starting now. My Beyond Blue...
    Patens is slow to flower but like many plants will just grow (foliage, stems and leaves) FIRST and then, as the light decreases, it will flower. My Patens are just starting now. My Beyond Blue have almost finished and I think they are derived from Patens. I've been collecting salvia seed for...
    Patens is slow to flower but like many plants will just grow (foliage, stems and leaves) FIRST and then, as the light decreases, it will flower. My Patens are just starting now. My Beyond Blue have almost finished and I think they are derived...
    Patens is slow to flower but like many plants will just grow (foliage, stems and leaves) FIRST and then, as the light decreases, it will flower. My Patens are just starting now. My Beyond Blue...
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    12
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  20. Bear1

    Best hedge

    I'm going to go against the grain :biggrin:Instead of making a suggestion, I would ask what look the person wants.So, what look are we going for?And what would fit in with the surroundings?We know...
    I'm going to go against the grain :biggrin:Instead of making a suggestion, I would ask what look the person wants.So, what look are we going for?And what would fit in with the surroundings?We know we're looking for low maintenance but that doesn't really narrow it down that much.Are we going...
    I'm going to go against the grain :biggrin:Instead of making a suggestion, I would ask what look the person wants.So, what look are we going for?And what would fit in with the surroundings?We know we're looking for low maintenance but that doesn't...
    I'm going to go against the grain :biggrin:Instead of making a suggestion, I would ask what look the person wants.So, what look are we going for?And what would fit in with the surroundings?We know...
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