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  1. danielwilliams_2007

    What shall i do (suggestians)

    It looks like a garden with promise and flat too. Have a trip to the local library they will have books on garden design that you can get ideas from.
    It looks like a garden with promise and flat too. Have a trip to the local library they will have books on garden design that you can get ideas from.
    It looks like a garden with promise and flat too. Have a trip to the local library they will have books on garden design that you can get ideas from.
    It looks like a garden with promise and flat too. Have a trip to the local library they will have books on garden design that you can get ideas from.
    danielwilliams_2007, Feb 23, 2007
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    Celia
    Feb 24, 2007
  2. Bunslip

    Frosty

    Geoff is absolutely right. In his last paragraph he talks about cold destroying the cell walls. This is exactly the same as in a car. Freezing water expands and can burst your engine block, in...
    Geoff is absolutely right. In his last paragraph he talks about cold destroying the cell walls. This is exactly the same as in a car. Freezing water expands and can burst your engine block, in the same way as it bursts water pipes in the house. The answer with a car is to use antifreeze, which...
    Geoff is absolutely right. In his last paragraph he talks about cold destroying the cell walls. This is exactly the same as in a car. Freezing water expands and can burst your engine block, in the same way as it bursts water pipes in the house....
    Geoff is absolutely right. In his last paragraph he talks about cold destroying the cell walls. This is exactly the same as in a car. Freezing water expands and can burst your engine block, in...
    Bunslip, Feb 7, 2007
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    PeterS
    Feb 7, 2007
  3. Sulia

    Lugworms or just worms.

    My husband started a wormery for his fishing a few years back, then neglected it, due to ill health, but the worms didn't mind, now they are everywhere. And I mean everywhere. Good for the garden....
    My husband started a wormery for his fishing a few years back, then neglected it, due to ill health, but the worms didn't mind, now they are everywhere. And I mean everywhere. Good for the garden. Have managed to get hold of some compost, bit of a struggle, need around 350 litres of the stuff,...
    My husband started a wormery for his fishing a few years back, then neglected it, due to ill health, but the worms didn't mind, now they are everywhere. And I mean everywhere. Good for the garden. Have managed to get hold of some compost, bit of...
    My husband started a wormery for his fishing a few years back, then neglected it, due to ill health, but the worms didn't mind, now they are everywhere. And I mean everywhere. Good for the garden....
    Sulia, Apr 7, 2020
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    Sulia
    Apr 7, 2020
  4. Banana Man

    BM's Night-time Activities

    Husband not a pygmy BM :D I would be interested to know what it is too if you can find out. It would certainly look good in your garden, perhaps fill it completely! :D
    Husband not a pygmy BM :D I would be interested to know what it is too if you can find out. It would certainly look good in your garden, perhaps fill it completely! :D
    Husband not a pygmy BM :D I would be interested to know what it is too if you can find out. It would certainly look good in your garden, perhaps fill it completely! :D
    Husband not a pygmy BM :D I would be interested to know what it is too if you can find out. It would certainly look good in your garden, perhaps fill it completely! :D
    Banana Man, Mar 9, 2007
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    Blackthorn
    Mar 10, 2007
  5. jennywren

    Hacking back a hydrangea

    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    jennywren, Sep 8, 2015
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    jennywren
    Sep 8, 2015
  6. stevo19901

    Anyone have an idea as to what this plant is

    Definately an Astilbe
    Definately an Astilbe
    Definately an Astilbe
    Definately an Astilbe
    stevo19901, May 11, 2014
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    NCFCcrazy
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  7. Nishant

    Discarding Air Layered Branch

    @Nishant It will probably be alright, but it will always look a bit odd where it developed to produce roots.
    @Nishant It will probably be alright, but it will always look a bit odd where it developed to produce roots.
    @Nishant It will probably be alright, but it will always look a bit odd where it developed to produce roots.
    @Nishant It will probably be alright, but it will always look a bit odd where it developed to produce roots.
    Nishant, Sep 11, 2018
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    NigelJ
    Feb 16, 2019
  8. dalbuie

    Cristmas present finally arrives!

    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    dalbuie, Feb 3, 2007
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    dalbuie
    Feb 5, 2007
  9. jennywren

    Chilli Peppers and Swedes

    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a...
    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a kick than they do.Neeps - well we had the first rain for months so they might get a move on. Oops...
    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a kick than they do.Neeps - well we had the first...
    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a...
    jennywren, Jul 25, 2015
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    jennywren
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  10. Purple Streaks
    Friendly x 5

    Free to a good home

    Yes that's a good idea too.
    Yes that's a good idea too.
    Yes that's a good idea too.
    Yes that's a good idea too.
    Purple Streaks, Mar 13, 2021
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    Purple Streaks
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  11. Garden sponge

    Help cos its a concrete base

    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber...
    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber rails and heavy duty poly come to mind,or perhaps 18"x9" concrete walling blocks? With a gentle...
    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber rails and heavy duty poly come to mind,or perhaps...
    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber...
    Garden sponge, Feb 1, 2007
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    Hex
    Feb 4, 2007
  12. Scotkat

    T/M order

    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    very good scotkat it is always tough this time of year making choices and changes to your ideas ect.
    Scotkat, Jan 16, 2007
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    use to be gardener
    Jan 16, 2007
  13. Hummingbird

    Seasonal underplanting for Cotinus

    Hi @Hummingbird I always think of cyclamen coum and hederifolium - they flower in autumn and spring, and give a nice interesting foliage background at low level. They are not really bulbs - more...
    Hi @Hummingbird I always think of cyclamen coum and hederifolium - they flower in autumn and spring, and give a nice interesting foliage background at low level. They are not really bulbs - more like tubers - I had them get to dinner plate size! They also self seed gently. Also dwarf daffodil...
    Hi @Hummingbird I always think of cyclamen coum and hederifolium - they flower in autumn and spring, and give a nice interesting foliage background at low level. They are not really bulbs - more like tubers - I had them get to dinner plate size!...
    Hi @Hummingbird I always think of cyclamen coum and hederifolium - they flower in autumn and spring, and give a nice interesting foliage background at low level. They are not really bulbs - more...
    Hummingbird, May 11, 2020
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    CarolineL
    May 11, 2020
  14. Butterfly6

    Agapanthus -best online supplier

    No worries, I have an overhanging porch that keeps rain off my current agapanthus through the winter. If it got below 5 degrees, I could pop a Sea Breeze in the garage, as I do with...
    No worries, I have an overhanging porch that keeps rain off my current agapanthus through the winter. If it got below 5 degrees, I could pop a Sea Breeze in the garage, as I do with pelargoniums and osteospermums. The climate is pretty maritime down here. Even lobelia often survive in the...
    No worries, I have an overhanging porch that keeps rain off my current agapanthus through the winter. If it got below 5 degrees, I could pop a Sea Breeze in the garage, as I do with pelargoniums and osteospermums. The climate is pretty...
    No worries, I have an overhanging porch that keeps rain off my current agapanthus through the winter. If it got below 5 degrees, I could pop a Sea Breeze in the garage, as I do with...
    Butterfly6, Apr 4, 2024 ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Apr 8, 2024
  15. Jonathon Kelly

    Camellia and Aza

    Well, it is a dilemma all right; it is something that depends on how strong the sun is and how deep the shade is. Azaleas and camellias normally appreciate some sun in order to produce more flower...
    Well, it is a dilemma all right; it is something that depends on how strong the sun is and how deep the shade is. Azaleas and camellias normally appreciate some sun in order to produce more flower buds. But azaleas prefer dappled sun or morning sun only, much less sun exposure than camellia...
    Well, it is a dilemma all right; it is something that depends on how strong the sun is and how deep the shade is. Azaleas and camellias normally appreciate some sun in order to produce more flower buds. But azaleas prefer dappled sun or morning...
    Well, it is a dilemma all right; it is something that depends on how strong the sun is and how deep the shade is. Azaleas and camellias normally appreciate some sun in order to produce more flower...
    Jonathon Kelly, Mar 1, 2021
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    luis_pr
    Mar 2, 2021
  16. welshone

    Banana Plant - problem

    I,ve had a couple of these in posts for a few years and get the same problem, too many pups. I,ve got one planted out next to some m.basjoo which pretty much does nothing, slow to get going and...
    I,ve had a couple of these in posts for a few years and get the same problem, too many pups. I,ve got one planted out next to some m.basjoo which pretty much does nothing, slow to get going and probably a bit too dry.I m not sure about planting out and then lifting in autumn, only ever done...
    I,ve had a couple of these in posts for a few years and get the same problem, too many pups. I,ve got one planted out next to some m.basjoo which pretty much does nothing, slow to get going and probably a bit too dry.I m not sure about...
    I,ve had a couple of these in posts for a few years and get the same problem, too many pups. I,ve got one planted out next to some m.basjoo which pretty much does nothing, slow to get going and...
    welshone, May 5, 2020
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    597
    pete
    May 6, 2020
  17. Cuttings
    Friendly x 4

    Happy new year

    No apology needed :biggrin:
    No apology needed :biggrin:
    No apology needed :biggrin:
    No apology needed :biggrin:
    Cuttings, Dec 31, 2020
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    Sheal
    Jan 2, 2021
  18. Darrin

    Plant id

    Hi Darrin...this pic looks like yours and the pic's a common Ragweed :)
    Hi Darrin...this pic looks like yours and the pic's a common Ragweed :)
    Hi Darrin...this pic looks like yours and the pic's a common Ragweed :)
    Hi Darrin...this pic looks like yours and the pic's a common Ragweed :)
    Darrin, Aug 1, 2018
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    Gail_68
    Aug 3, 2018
  19. Richard Hughes

    New Greenhouse

    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other...
    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other end.There are other considerations of course such as orientation to the sun and shading from trees.In...
    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other end.There are other considerations of course such as...
    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other...
    Richard Hughes, Oct 8, 2016
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    JWK
    Oct 8, 2016
  20. Stuart Fawcett

    Gardening Express - Hit and Miss experiences

    Opinion always seems mixed here regarding Gardening Express, @Stuart Fawcett. :) That alone completely discourages me from wanting to order from them, I use about a dozen nurseries nowadays and...
    Opinion always seems mixed here regarding Gardening Express, @Stuart Fawcett. :) That alone completely discourages me from wanting to order from them, I use about a dozen nurseries nowadays and would much rather stick with them and have a worry-free experience. Why is it that these repeatedly...
    Opinion always seems mixed here regarding Gardening Express, @Stuart Fawcett. :) That alone completely discourages me from wanting to order from them, I use about a dozen nurseries nowadays and would much rather stick with them and have a...
    Opinion always seems mixed here regarding Gardening Express, @Stuart Fawcett. :) That alone completely discourages me from wanting to order from them, I use about a dozen nurseries nowadays and...
    Stuart Fawcett, Jun 24, 2021
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    1
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    596
    Nikolaos
    Jun 24, 2021
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