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  1. cttm

    Bergenia

    Ok, thank you for that info, I will give the link a try later.
    Ok, thank you for that info, I will give the link a try later.
    Ok, thank you for that info, I will give the link a try later.
    Ok, thank you for that info, I will give the link a try later.
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  2. lynne

    ideas for standing a terracotta pot on

    Using your idea Dave W..Perhaps set Blue bricks into the lawn to your own pattern as edgers then infill with slate?Those Cotswold chippings might stay white with a soaking of 'Water Seal' Dave ;)
    Using your idea Dave W..Perhaps set Blue bricks into the lawn to your own pattern as edgers then infill with slate?Those Cotswold chippings might stay white with a soaking of 'Water Seal' Dave ;)
    Using your idea Dave W..Perhaps set Blue bricks into the lawn to your own pattern as edgers then infill with slate?Those Cotswold chippings might stay white with a soaking of 'Water Seal' Dave ;)
    Using your idea Dave W..Perhaps set Blue bricks into the lawn to your own pattern as edgers then infill with slate?Those Cotswold chippings might stay white with a soaking of 'Water Seal' Dave ;)
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  3. carolb

    as good as it gets

    I'd go cautiously round your new bit of turf, though - try not to let any get on it, and not walk on it either - give it a chance to settle and get rooted into your soil before you start...
    I'd go cautiously round your new bit of turf, though - try not to let any get on it, and not walk on it either - give it a chance to settle and get rooted into your soil before you start mowing..... A few grains landing on it won't hurt, but I'd be extra-cautious! :rolleyes:Used to go...
    I'd go cautiously round your new bit of turf, though - try not to let any get on it, and not walk on it either - give it a chance to settle and get rooted into your soil before you start mowing..... A few grains landing on it won't hurt, but I'd...
    I'd go cautiously round your new bit of turf, though - try not to let any get on it, and not walk on it either - give it a chance to settle and get rooted into your soil before you start...
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  4. Orchid

    Dead heading

    Hi Frogesque,Very pleased to meet you.What I'll go then, is try both methods on the same plant and see what happens! Many thanks
    Hi Frogesque,Very pleased to meet you.What I'll go then, is try both methods on the same plant and see what happens! Many thanks
    Hi Frogesque,Very pleased to meet you.What I'll go then, is try both methods on the same plant and see what happens! Many thanks
    Hi Frogesque,Very pleased to meet you.What I'll go then, is try both methods on the same plant and see what happens! Many thanks
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  5. pete

    plants outside

    It makes me angry when I go round the garden centres and half the plants on display lokk like they haven't been watered for weeks.They already are half dead before the unsuspecting customers buy...
    It makes me angry when I go round the garden centres and half the plants on display lokk like they haven't been watered for weeks.They already are half dead before the unsuspecting customers buy them.Quite often I feel like asking for a hose pipe so that I can and water them myself.With all the...
    It makes me angry when I go round the garden centres and half the plants on display lokk like they haven't been watered for weeks.They already are half dead before the unsuspecting customers buy them.Quite often I feel like asking for a hose pipe...
    It makes me angry when I go round the garden centres and half the plants on display lokk like they haven't been watered for weeks.They already are half dead before the unsuspecting customers buy...
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  6. paul walker

    pictures of my tubs

    me two when you think of what you can put in their
    me two when you think of what you can put in their
    me two when you think of what you can put in their
    me two when you think of what you can put in their
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  7. barneyb

    Protecting potted plants from slugs and snails

    I take the snails and slugs on a permanent holiday - anywhere up to a mile away!
    I take the snails and slugs on a permanent holiday - anywhere up to a mile away!
    I take the snails and slugs on a permanent holiday - anywhere up to a mile away!
    I take the snails and slugs on a permanent holiday - anywhere up to a mile away!
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  8. PLOTTY

    MY WEEKS : 11 & 12 UPDATE POSTED

    Hi Steve,finaly managed to get your updates to show up.I am most impressed with the way it is all coming together and to see all your seedlings all looking very healthy. Nice to see also your...
    Hi Steve,finaly managed to get your updates to show up.I am most impressed with the way it is all coming together and to see all your seedlings all looking very healthy. Nice to see also your slide show.Glad to hear you are now on the mend.Take Care and looking forward to you next update
    Hi Steve,finaly managed to get your updates to show up.I am most impressed with the way it is all coming together and to see all your seedlings all looking very healthy. Nice to see also your slide show.Glad to hear you are now on the mend.Take...
    Hi Steve,finaly managed to get your updates to show up.I am most impressed with the way it is all coming together and to see all your seedlings all looking very healthy. Nice to see also your...
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  9. Orchid

    Morning Glory

    Hello Liz,Very pleased to meet you and thank you for your reply.Let's hope I have such success with mine!
    Hello Liz,Very pleased to meet you and thank you for your reply.Let's hope I have such success with mine!
    Hello Liz,Very pleased to meet you and thank you for your reply.Let's hope I have such success with mine!
    Hello Liz,Very pleased to meet you and thank you for your reply.Let's hope I have such success with mine!
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  10. Liz

    Seed costs

    I bought a packet of tumbling toms-Red- today,�£1.95.I thought that was pretty expensive.
    I bought a packet of tumbling toms-Red- today,�£1.95.I thought that was pretty expensive.
    I bought a packet of tumbling toms-Red- today,�£1.95.I thought that was pretty expensive.
    I bought a packet of tumbling toms-Red- today,�£1.95.I thought that was pretty expensive.
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  11. kasabian

    Sheds

    Have a look through the Yellow adveriser Kasabian...your daughter is adorable.
    Have a look through the Yellow adveriser Kasabian...your daughter is adorable.
    Have a look through the Yellow adveriser Kasabian...your daughter is adorable.
    Have a look through the Yellow adveriser Kasabian...your daughter is adorable.
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  12. lapod

    Doves?

    Sorry, when I started to read your thread I thought you were talking about the band from Manchester! I dont think their manure would be any good for your garden. They're CD's are very good by...
    Sorry, when I started to read your thread I thought you were talking about the band from Manchester! I dont think their manure would be any good for your garden. They're CD's are very good by the way, good chill out music to listen to while your doing your weeding. Just thought I'd share that...
    Sorry, when I started to read your thread I thought you were talking about the band from Manchester! I dont think their manure would be any good for your garden. They're CD's are very good by the way, good chill out music to listen to while...
    Sorry, when I started to read your thread I thought you were talking about the band from Manchester! I dont think their manure would be any good for your garden. They're CD's are very good by...
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  13. Nic S

    Pruning camelias

    Thank you, cajary. What a brilliant idea to float them in a bowl...
    Thank you, cajary. What a brilliant idea to float them in a bowl...
    Thank you, cajary. What a brilliant idea to float them in a bowl...
    Thank you, cajary. What a brilliant idea to float them in a bowl...
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  14. Chrysocolla

    Something is very wrong.

    Sorry did not read this thread before. The two possibilities are virus or eelworm. Eeelworms do leave traces in the bulb. When you cut it across there are brown rings inside the bulb. Viruses are...
    Sorry did not read this thread before. The two possibilities are virus or eelworm. Eeelworms do leave traces in the bulb. When you cut it across there are brown rings inside the bulb. Viruses are much more difficult to diagnose. The symptoms can be severe and death causing or mild and take...
    Sorry did not read this thread before. The two possibilities are virus or eelworm. Eeelworms do leave traces in the bulb. When you cut it across there are brown rings inside the bulb. Viruses are much more difficult to diagnose. The symptoms can...
    Sorry did not read this thread before. The two possibilities are virus or eelworm. Eeelworms do leave traces in the bulb. When you cut it across there are brown rings inside the bulb. Viruses are...
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    627
  15. compostee

    March is a busy month

    I wish i had gone for a gardening career, when i was younger. I often used to sit chatting to the park attendants but they never implied i could have a go at the job, and it never dawned on me...
    I wish i had gone for a gardening career, when i was younger. I often used to sit chatting to the park attendants but they never implied i could have a go at the job, and it never dawned on me then. I envy you your job, it must be really satisfying. But hey, I love my life now.
    I wish i had gone for a gardening career, when i was younger. I often used to sit chatting to the park attendants but they never implied i could have a go at the job, and it never dawned on me then. I envy you your job, it must be really...
    I wish i had gone for a gardening career, when i was younger. I often used to sit chatting to the park attendants but they never implied i could have a go at the job, and it never dawned on me...
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  16. daz and debs

    mussa valutina

    thanks verrrrry much my friend ill do that thanks again....daz
    thanks verrrrry much my friend ill do that thanks again....daz
    thanks verrrrry much my friend ill do that thanks again....daz
    thanks verrrrry much my friend ill do that thanks again....daz
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  17. compost maker

    Sambus Black Lace

    Jean, I find Google very useful for finding info on plants - though occasionally you come up with a blank.I just put the full latin name in the search field, and check the UK radio button (only...
    Jean, I find Google very useful for finding info on plants - though occasionally you come up with a blank.I just put the full latin name in the search field, and check the UK radio button (only if that fails would I search the world) then GO. It will bring up pages, much of which are useless,...
    Jean, I find Google very useful for finding info on plants - though occasionally you come up with a blank.I just put the full latin name in the search field, and check the UK radio button (only if that fails would I search the world) then GO....
    Jean, I find Google very useful for finding info on plants - though occasionally you come up with a blank.I just put the full latin name in the search field, and check the UK radio button (only...
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  18. JillD

    fuschia

    I leave mine indoors untill all sign of frosts are past unless they are hardy fuchsias.They will happily grow away in your greenhouse .Mine are in my consatory ,kitchen window sill and front...
    I leave mine indoors untill all sign of frosts are past unless they are hardy fuchsias.They will happily grow away in your greenhouse .Mine are in my consatory ,kitchen window sill and front entrance as its a wee bit cosier.I dont put mine outdoors till about end of May if its nice during...
    I leave mine indoors untill all sign of frosts are past unless they are hardy fuchsias.They will happily grow away in your greenhouse .Mine are in my consatory ,kitchen window sill and front entrance as its a wee bit cosier.I dont put mine...
    I leave mine indoors untill all sign of frosts are past unless they are hardy fuchsias.They will happily grow away in your greenhouse .Mine are in my consatory ,kitchen window sill and front...
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  19. mcmac74

    roots and stumps

    Nice one 008. That's a new one to me. Must make a point of remembering that in case I come across an old stump that I need to remove.
    Nice one 008. That's a new one to me. Must make a point of remembering that in case I come across an old stump that I need to remove.
    Nice one 008. That's a new one to me. Must make a point of remembering that in case I come across an old stump that I need to remove.
    Nice one 008. That's a new one to me. Must make a point of remembering that in case I come across an old stump that I need to remove.
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  20. compost maker

    What one bush would you love mostand why?

    Yes, I'd have to go with philadelphus - in fact I just have! (I also got philadelphus virginal, coincidentally.) My parents have one and it's lovely and does indeed smell gorgeous. I don't think...
    Yes, I'd have to go with philadelphus - in fact I just have! (I also got philadelphus virginal, coincidentally.) My parents have one and it's lovely and does indeed smell gorgeous. I don't think you get many flowers at first though as I believe you have to keep pruning in spring to get a good...
    Yes, I'd have to go with philadelphus - in fact I just have! (I also got philadelphus virginal, coincidentally.) My parents have one and it's lovely and does indeed smell gorgeous. I don't think you get many flowers at first though as I believe...
    Yes, I'd have to go with philadelphus - in fact I just have! (I also got philadelphus virginal, coincidentally.) My parents have one and it's lovely and does indeed smell gorgeous. I don't think...
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