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  1. Sheal

    A question for Longk

    Sorry about the mess I made of the thread :doh::)I did get one thing right though....you have or had Lewisia. :blue thumb:
    Sorry about the mess I made of the thread :doh::)I did get one thing right though....you have or had Lewisia. :blue thumb:
    Sorry about the mess I made of the thread :doh::)I did get one thing right though....you have or had Lewisia. :blue thumb:
    Sorry about the mess I made of the thread :doh::)I did get one thing right though....you have or had Lewisia. :blue thumb:
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  2. 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:
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  3. TheMadHedger

    Growing Pansies from seed and when they flower

    I haven't put any in the front or on here, they're all in hiding.. these are the mini plugs I bought from wilko, they're not what they're supposed to be!
    I haven't put any in the front or on here, they're all in hiding.. these are the mini plugs I bought from wilko, they're not what they're supposed to be!
    I haven't put any in the front or on here, they're all in hiding.. these are the mini plugs I bought from wilko, they're not what they're supposed to be!
    I haven't put any in the front or on here, they're all in hiding.. these are the mini plugs I bought from wilko, they're not what they're supposed to be!
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  4. Ryan4661

    Correct application for weed killer

    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to...
    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to add an additive to insure it works best. The label will also explain how long the residue effect...
    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to add an additive to insure it works best. The label...
    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to...
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  5. Daniel Andrew

    Bushes and plants need rescuing

    OK, sounds like a plan.
    OK, sounds like a plan.
    OK, sounds like a plan.
    OK, sounds like a plan.
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  6. Verdun
    Agree x 10

    Much as I enjoy Chelsea!!

    :loll: That is crazy. I was wondering how much those huge trees would have cost. They would have been 10's of thousands too. Mental.:rolleyespink:
    :loll: That is crazy. I was wondering how much those huge trees would have cost. They would have been 10's of thousands too. Mental.:rolleyespink:
    :loll: That is crazy. I was wondering how much those huge trees would have cost. They would have been 10's of thousands too. Mental.:rolleyespink:
    :loll: That is crazy. I was wondering how much those huge trees would have cost. They would have been 10's of thousands too. Mental.:rolleyespink:
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  7. Victoria

    Help please ...

    Hi, walnut! I have a sneaky suspicion the one I got up in the hills is a C elegans from which C 'Newellii' is a hybrid cross.This looks more like the one from the hills rather than that windy...
    Hi, walnut! I have a sneaky suspicion the one I got up in the hills is a C elegans from which C 'Newellii' is a hybrid cross.This looks more like the one from the hills rather than that windy found.http://www.horticopia.com/hortpix/html/pb2664.htmSo, looks like you'll have two varieties.
    Hi, walnut! I have a sneaky suspicion the one I got up in the hills is a C elegans from which C 'Newellii' is a hybrid cross.This looks more like the one from the hills rather than that windy...
    Hi, walnut! I have a sneaky suspicion the one I got up in the hills is a C elegans from which C 'Newellii' is a hybrid cross.This looks more like the one from the hills rather than that windy...
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  8. 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...
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  9. 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.
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  10. Fat Controller

    Tree lillies - what to do?

    Dunno about the garden centre, I only ever buy packets of Taylors in the garden centre when they have been discounted down to not-very-much, but their mailorder site has than at £1 - £4 each. ...
    Dunno about the garden centre, I only ever buy packets of Taylors in the garden centre when they have been discounted down to not-very-much, but their mailorder site has than at £1 - £4 each. Apart from the martagons, which are always expensive for some reason, the ones on www.angliabulbs.com...
    Dunno about the garden centre, I only ever buy packets of Taylors in the garden centre when they have been discounted down to not-very-much, but their mailorder site has than at £1 - £4 each. Apart from the martagons, which are always expensive...
    Dunno about the garden centre, I only ever buy packets of Taylors in the garden centre when they have been discounted down to not-very-much, but their mailorder site has than at £1 - £4 each. ...
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  11. Perki
    Like x 6

    Front Garden Redesign Project

    Thanks Snorky. Its nice to see you on the forum again , I hope you are well :)
    Thanks Snorky. Its nice to see you on the forum again , I hope you are well :)
    Thanks Snorky. Its nice to see you on the forum again , I hope you are well :)
    Thanks Snorky. Its nice to see you on the forum again , I hope you are well :)
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  12. Logan

    Niall Gardens YouTube videos

    Veg to sow in June
    Veg to sow in June
    Veg to sow in June
    Veg to sow in June
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  13. shonasdaddy

    How can I save this tree please?

    This conifer was donated to the Community Garden in July 2015. I only accepted it because it was sitting in a very nice (and heavy) terracotta pot.Unfortunately, my immediate plot...
    This conifer was donated to the Community Garden in July 2015. I only accepted it because it was sitting in a very nice (and heavy) terracotta pot.Unfortunately, my immediate plot neighbour, who is fascinated by all manner of plants and hoards them, clapped eyes on it and so went my...
    This conifer was donated to the Community Garden in July 2015. I only accepted it because it was sitting in a very nice (and heavy) terracotta pot.Unfortunately, my immediate plot neighbour, who is fascinated by all manner of plants and...
    This conifer was donated to the Community Garden in July 2015. I only accepted it because it was sitting in a very nice (and heavy) terracotta pot.Unfortunately, my immediate plot...
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  14. Mervyn Wilmington

    Neudorff plus glysophate?

    Perhaps I might now provide an update.My litre of Neudorff weedkiller (from Amazon) arrived last Thursday. Late that afternoon, I applied one 'mix' on four small selected areas of weeds,...
    Perhaps I might now provide an update.My litre of Neudorff weedkiller (from Amazon) arrived last Thursday. Late that afternoon, I applied one 'mix' on four small selected areas of weeds, annual and perennial. It was at the recommended strength and on the basis of attempting full coverage...
    Perhaps I might now provide an update.My litre of Neudorff weedkiller (from Amazon) arrived last Thursday. Late that afternoon, I applied one 'mix' on four small selected areas of weeds, annual and perennial. It was at the recommended...
    Perhaps I might now provide an update.My litre of Neudorff weedkiller (from Amazon) arrived last Thursday. Late that afternoon, I applied one 'mix' on four small selected areas of weeds,...
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  15. Verdun
    Like x 6

    Few grasses and hostas from kitchen window

    Mark, maybe we should give the poor old boy some leeway here.....a little :sparrow:told me that there is, at the present time, a smell most foul in his neck of the woods ....coming from a sewage system. ...
    Mark, maybe we should give the poor old boy some leeway here.....a little :sparrow:told me that there is, at the present time, a smell most foul in his neck of the woods ....coming from a sewage system. This might well be causing a dentrimental affect on the poor chap. Not only that - he is in need...
    Mark, maybe we should give the poor old boy some leeway here.....a little :sparrow:told me that there is, at the present time, a smell most foul in his neck of the woods ....coming from a sewage system. This might well be causing a dentrimental affect...
    Mark, maybe we should give the poor old boy some leeway here.....a little :sparrow:told me that there is, at the present time, a smell most foul in his neck of the woods ....coming from a sewage system. ...
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  16. HarryS

    Brookside Nursery Free Post !

    Mine arrived today in very good order:
    Mine arrived today in very good order:
    Mine arrived today in very good order:
    Mine arrived today in very good order:
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  17. 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...
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  18. Jocko
    Like x 9

    A guitar man once again.

    I'll second what Upsydaisy said Jocko. :thumbsup: I wish I could play guitar.
    I'll second what Upsydaisy said Jocko. :thumbsup: I wish I could play guitar.
    I'll second what Upsydaisy said Jocko. :thumbsup: I wish I could play guitar.
    I'll second what Upsydaisy said Jocko. :thumbsup: I wish I could play guitar.
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  19. rosietutu

    Garden refuse Bins

    There was a chap here in Filey who went round every day picking up litter,he had a handy cap but was devoted to looking after his elderly mum and he did this in his own time,our local town...
    There was a chap here in Filey who went round every day picking up litter,he had a handy cap but was devoted to looking after his elderly mum and he did this in his own time,our local town council gave him 2 scrolls for his devotion to this act of goodness,sadly he lost his mum and went a bit...
    There was a chap here in Filey who went round every day picking up litter,he had a handy cap but was devoted to looking after his elderly mum and he did this in his own time,our local town council gave him 2 scrolls for his devotion to this act...
    There was a chap here in Filey who went round every day picking up litter,he had a handy cap but was devoted to looking after his elderly mum and he did this in his own time,our local town...
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  20. Cacadores

    Chopping Area - how to make it look better.

    It helps to drill a hole up through the middle. That's some sawing you did then on the totem pole! And the fairy seat sounds like it's going to look magical. My step father was a carpenter and...
    It helps to drill a hole up through the middle. That's some sawing you did then on the totem pole! And the fairy seat sounds like it's going to look magical. My step father was a carpenter and with his cousin made all the furniture in his house out of heavy oak with proper mitred joints: beds,...
    It helps to drill a hole up through the middle. That's some sawing you did then on the totem pole! And the fairy seat sounds like it's going to look magical. My step father was a carpenter and with his cousin made all the furniture in his house...
    It helps to drill a hole up through the middle. That's some sawing you did then on the totem pole! And the fairy seat sounds like it's going to look magical. My step father was a carpenter and...
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    3,746

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