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  1. lazy-gardener

    best place to get dahlias-gc or online

    I used to find them so distasteful, but now fill my beds with late autumn colour and revil in their colour and diversity.
    I used to find them so distasteful, but now fill my beds with late autumn colour and revil in their colour and diversity.
    I used to find them so distasteful, but now fill my beds with late autumn colour and revil in their colour and diversity.
    I used to find them so distasteful, but now fill my beds with late autumn colour and revil in their colour and diversity.
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  2. r2oo

    Is it too late to plant bulbs?

    Those are the babies!....Fingers crossed for a batch like those..
    Those are the babies!....Fingers crossed for a batch like those..
    Those are the babies!....Fingers crossed for a batch like those..
    Those are the babies!....Fingers crossed for a batch like those..
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  3. Garden sponge

    OPINIONS PLEASE

    Well done you!!! what do you drive MD FORMULA ONE I'm not even going to try and beat that one you devil you, I was told off by my t'other half for getting there in that time Ps dont know if I...
    Well done you!!! what do you drive MD FORMULA ONE I'm not even going to try and beat that one you devil you, I was told off by my t'other half for getting there in that time Ps dont know if I should be talking to you as he's a Newcastle supporter originally from Ryton but now a Cockney Geordie...
    Well done you!!! what do you drive MD FORMULA ONE I'm not even going to try and beat that one you devil you, I was told off by my t'other half for getting there in that time Ps dont know if I should be talking to you as he's a Newcastle...
    Well done you!!! what do you drive MD FORMULA ONE I'm not even going to try and beat that one you devil you, I was told off by my t'other half for getting there in that time Ps dont know if I...
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    2,592
  4. azillio

    Vine or creeper?

    azillo I have now replied to your PM ... delay due to power cut !!!
    azillo I have now replied to your PM ... delay due to power cut !!!
    azillo I have now replied to your PM ... delay due to power cut !!!
    azillo I have now replied to your PM ... delay due to power cut !!!
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  5. boxergal

    Clamatis

    Hi boxergal,Really important to plant clematis nice and deap. At least two or three inches of stem underground. That way, if it gets "wilt" and dies back, the infection won't travel all the way...
    Hi boxergal,Really important to plant clematis nice and deap. At least two or three inches of stem underground. That way, if it gets "wilt" and dies back, the infection won't travel all the way down and kill the whole plant - it will be able to resprout from the stem just under the...
    Hi boxergal,Really important to plant clematis nice and deap. At least two or three inches of stem underground. That way, if it gets "wilt" and dies back, the infection won't travel all the way down and kill the whole plant - it will be able to...
    Hi boxergal,Really important to plant clematis nice and deap. At least two or three inches of stem underground. That way, if it gets "wilt" and dies back, the infection won't travel all the way...
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    3
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  6. whis4ey

    Chinese Witch Hazel

    Mine is a pallida too, my nextdoor neighbours have a large Diane - it is stunning - though it took me a few years to realise that it was full of beautiful flowers, not brown leaves (it's the far...
    Mine is a pallida too, my nextdoor neighbours have a large Diane - it is stunning - though it took me a few years to realise that it was full of beautiful flowers, not brown leaves (it's the far side of their garden!).A close up of the pallida flower:
    Mine is a pallida too, my nextdoor neighbours have a large Diane - it is stunning - though it took me a few years to realise that it was full of beautiful flowers, not brown leaves (it's the far side of their garden!).A close up of the...
    Mine is a pallida too, my nextdoor neighbours have a large Diane - it is stunning - though it took me a few years to realise that it was full of beautiful flowers, not brown leaves (it's the far...
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  7. PLOTTY

    MY WEEK : 4 UPDATE POSTED

    A good and inspiring read as always, Plotty! Thanks!The slugandsnailshocka sounds a great thing, K! And their rootrainers are a particularly good thing too! Nice to know it's all Scottish.......
    A good and inspiring read as always, Plotty! Thanks!The slugandsnailshocka sounds a great thing, K! And their rootrainers are a particularly good thing too! Nice to know it's all Scottish.... :D
    A good and inspiring read as always, Plotty! Thanks!The slugandsnailshocka sounds a great thing, K! And their rootrainers are a particularly good thing too! Nice to know it's all Scottish.... :D
    A good and inspiring read as always, Plotty! Thanks!The slugandsnailshocka sounds a great thing, K! And their rootrainers are a particularly good thing too! Nice to know it's all Scottish.......
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  8. njoyit2

    :) Love Plant ??

    Looks the same as carnossaimages hoya kerri
    Looks the same as carnossaimages hoya kerri
    Looks the same as carnossaimages hoya kerri
    Looks the same as carnossaimages hoya kerri
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  9. starflower

    rotavating

    Thanks for your tips guys. With regard to the rubble how much top soil would you advice to cover it?
    Thanks for your tips guys. With regard to the rubble how much top soil would you advice to cover it?
    Thanks for your tips guys. With regard to the rubble how much top soil would you advice to cover it?
    Thanks for your tips guys. With regard to the rubble how much top soil would you advice to cover it?
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  10. LCH

    Bamboo

    Bananaman is quite right about all of that - and it does depend on what effect you're after. If you want big clumps, then you'd be better not to split it at all for a few years, but if you're...
    Bananaman is quite right about all of that - and it does depend on what effect you're after. If you want big clumps, then you'd be better not to split it at all for a few years, but if you're prepared to wait a few years to get the effect, then you don't have a problem. the weather has been so...
    Bananaman is quite right about all of that - and it does depend on what effect you're after. If you want big clumps, then you'd be better not to split it at all for a few years, but if you're prepared to wait a few years to get the effect, then...
    Bananaman is quite right about all of that - and it does depend on what effect you're after. If you want big clumps, then you'd be better not to split it at all for a few years, but if you're...
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  11. Scotkat

    Corymbosum

    Go it now FrancisHope we get a fine day well dry at least.
    Go it now FrancisHope we get a fine day well dry at least.
    Go it now FrancisHope we get a fine day well dry at least.
    Go it now FrancisHope we get a fine day well dry at least.
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  12. oldwinegum

    Automatic Irrigation

    I have used several Gardena timers for a few years now with no problems, and would recommend them. If you use drippers set to about 2L/hour, they clog with lime scale after only 2 or three weeks...
    I have used several Gardena timers for a few years now with no problems, and would recommend them. If you use drippers set to about 2L/hour, they clog with lime scale after only 2 or three weeks in hot climates. Set them to 15-20L/hour, and run the water for a shorter time, and they don't clog...
    I have used several Gardena timers for a few years now with no problems, and would recommend them. If you use drippers set to about 2L/hour, they clog with lime scale after only 2 or three weeks in hot climates. Set them to 15-20L/hour, and run...
    I have used several Gardena timers for a few years now with no problems, and would recommend them. If you use drippers set to about 2L/hour, they clog with lime scale after only 2 or three weeks...
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  13. Fran

    Space wonderful space

    Kandyfloss, thank you very much. That is exactly the one I was thinking of. I've seen it in other gardens, and would like to try it in part of my new space.
    Kandyfloss, thank you very much. That is exactly the one I was thinking of. I've seen it in other gardens, and would like to try it in part of my new space.
    Kandyfloss, thank you very much. That is exactly the one I was thinking of. I've seen it in other gardens, and would like to try it in part of my new space.
    Kandyfloss, thank you very much. That is exactly the one I was thinking of. I've seen it in other gardens, and would like to try it in part of my new space.
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  14. Scotkat

    New Fuchsias

    Ive got my eye on the trailing fuschia too :D
    Ive got my eye on the trailing fuschia too :D
    Ive got my eye on the trailing fuschia too :D
    Ive got my eye on the trailing fuschia too :D
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  15. missdaisy

    Scaevola seeds

    Hi dendrobium Thanks for the reply.I went to the chiltern site and yes they have them.I will be ordering them later.Will probably give Africa a miss now,But thanks for the information.
    Hi dendrobium Thanks for the reply.I went to the chiltern site and yes they have them.I will be ordering them later.Will probably give Africa a miss now,But thanks for the information.
    Hi dendrobium Thanks for the reply.I went to the chiltern site and yes they have them.I will be ordering them later.Will probably give Africa a miss now,But thanks for the information.
    Hi dendrobium Thanks for the reply.I went to the chiltern site and yes they have them.I will be ordering them later.Will probably give Africa a miss now,But thanks for the information.
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  16. Misty

    Hurdle Fencing

    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking....
    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking. Perhaps a creosote substitute would be a better idea and they might last 12 years as mine did ;)
    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking. Perhaps a creosote substitute would be a better...
    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking....
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    479
  17. Rich

    Another Death Row orchid.

    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
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    514
  18. sparkle

    wind damage

    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
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  19. PeterS

    My gardening season started to-day

    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like...
    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like that )
    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like that )
    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like...
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  20. Hornbeam

    Love and hate

    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate...
    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate throwing seedlings away when I have too many.
    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate throwing seedlings away when I have too many.
    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate...
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    15
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    860

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