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  1. Kevin Cowans

    Sharpening Stainless Steel Garden Tools

    Hello @peteThanks for the Reply and the information, much appreciated.Kevin
    Hello @peteThanks for the Reply and the information, much appreciated.Kevin
    Hello @peteThanks for the Reply and the information, much appreciated.Kevin
    Hello @peteThanks for the Reply and the information, much appreciated.Kevin
    Kevin Cowans, Apr 13, 2023
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    Kevin Cowans
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  2. Simon Peake

    Conifer discoloured

    I have a similar conifer which goes brown every year. I keep thinking it is dying and it keeps coming back and surprising me.
    I have a similar conifer which goes brown every year. I keep thinking it is dying and it keeps coming back and surprising me.
    I have a similar conifer which goes brown every year. I keep thinking it is dying and it keeps coming back and surprising me.
    I have a similar conifer which goes brown every year. I keep thinking it is dying and it keeps coming back and surprising me.
    Simon Peake, Apr 13, 2023
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    Jocko
    Apr 14, 2023
  3. DMM
    Like x 3

    Dahlias Again - What do YOU do With Your Tubers?

    I think it's like all gardening, there is always more than one way of doing things.
    I think it's like all gardening, there is always more than one way of doing things.
    I think it's like all gardening, there is always more than one way of doing things.
    I think it's like all gardening, there is always more than one way of doing things.
    DMM, Mar 30, 2023
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    pete
    Apr 26, 2023
  4. Esoxlucius

    Musa Basjoo

    I wasn't going to unwrap mine for a few more weeks yet, but yesterday and today have been really nice weather so I released mine from its winter hibernation!The pseudo stem was quite mushy at...
    I wasn't going to unwrap mine for a few more weeks yet, but yesterday and today have been really nice weather so I released mine from its winter hibernation!The pseudo stem was quite mushy at the top so I trimmed it down to where it hardens up. It could spring into life, who knows.The most...
    I wasn't going to unwrap mine for a few more weeks yet, but yesterday and today have been really nice weather so I released mine from its winter hibernation!The pseudo stem was quite mushy at the top so I trimmed it down to where it hardens up....
    I wasn't going to unwrap mine for a few more weeks yet, but yesterday and today have been really nice weather so I released mine from its winter hibernation!The pseudo stem was quite mushy at...
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    Esoxlucius, Mar 25, 2023
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    Esoxlucius
    Apr 8, 2023
  5. JOHNBHOY

    Dahlias

    Morning @CarolineL, second one is Blue Bayou. Bees love it. There is a new one called Abigail which is slightly darker. Sure is tempting isn’t it.
    Morning @CarolineL, second one is Blue Bayou. Bees love it. There is a new one called Abigail which is slightly darker. Sure is tempting isn’t it.
    Morning @CarolineL, second one is Blue Bayou. Bees love it. There is a new one called Abigail which is slightly darker. Sure is tempting isn’t it.
    Morning @CarolineL, second one is Blue Bayou. Bees love it. There is a new one called Abigail which is slightly darker. Sure is tempting isn’t it.
    JOHNBHOY, Mar 19, 2023
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    Dahlia Queen
    Mar 23, 2023
  6. Mogoi

    Stackstone

    Thanks for the replies. This is what the individual stones look like
    Thanks for the replies. This is what the individual stones look like
    Thanks for the replies. This is what the individual stones look like
    Thanks for the replies. This is what the individual stones look like
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    Mogoi, Feb 26, 2023
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    Mogoi
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  7. jumanji

    Decking ideas

    That's very nice indeed!Some planters with trellis would allow you to grow something colourful and fun, perhaps a mix of summer bedding plants and for example strawberries and a tuft of Chives...
    That's very nice indeed!Some planters with trellis would allow you to grow something colourful and fun, perhaps a mix of summer bedding plants and for example strawberries and a tuft of Chives or a supermarket Mint for your drinks? The climbers could be fully decorative but Beans also look...
    That's very nice indeed!Some planters with trellis would allow you to grow something colourful and fun, perhaps a mix of summer bedding plants and for example strawberries and a tuft of Chives or a supermarket Mint for your drinks? The...
    That's very nice indeed!Some planters with trellis would allow you to grow something colourful and fun, perhaps a mix of summer bedding plants and for example strawberries and a tuft of Chives...
    jumanji, Feb 17, 2023
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    Selleri
    Feb 17, 2023
  8. Esoxlucius

    Drainage in planters/pots.

    Thank you @noisette47 i'll have a look.
    Thank you @noisette47 i'll have a look.
    Thank you @noisette47 i'll have a look.
    Thank you @noisette47 i'll have a look.
    Esoxlucius, Feb 2, 2023
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    Logan
    Feb 4, 2023
  9. Esoxlucius

    Skimmia

    Depends on where your planters are and what you finally decide on :) Skimmia are hardy, so as long as the planters are near a wall and not in a wind tunnel, you should be OK to replant now.
    Depends on where your planters are and what you finally decide on :) Skimmia are hardy, so as long as the planters are near a wall and not in a wind tunnel, you should be OK to replant now.
    Depends on where your planters are and what you finally decide on :) Skimmia are hardy, so as long as the planters are near a wall and not in a wind tunnel, you should be OK to replant now.
    Depends on where your planters are and what you finally decide on :) Skimmia are hardy, so as long as the planters are near a wall and not in a wind tunnel, you should be OK to replant now.
    Esoxlucius, Jan 30, 2023
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    noisette47
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  10. Esoxlucius

    Top dressing.

    Well I have my own thoughts on early flowering plants. I see it as they are living on reserves built up from last year, camellias and a lot of the early stuff actually form their buds the year...
    Well I have my own thoughts on early flowering plants. I see it as they are living on reserves built up from last year, camellias and a lot of the early stuff actually form their buds the year before so are just really running on reserves at the moment.I think the soil is still too cold for...
    Well I have my own thoughts on early flowering plants. I see it as they are living on reserves built up from last year, camellias and a lot of the early stuff actually form their buds the year before so are just really running on reserves at the...
    Well I have my own thoughts on early flowering plants. I see it as they are living on reserves built up from last year, camellias and a lot of the early stuff actually form their buds the year...
    Esoxlucius, Jan 28, 2023
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    pete
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  11. Bear1

    Mixed hedge

    I'm all for experimenting with plantings especially if you're trying to keep the gazelles off the lawn! As for Hazel, she might prefer to be called Carol:)
    I'm all for experimenting with plantings especially if you're trying to keep the gazelles off the lawn! As for Hazel, she might prefer to be called Carol:)
    I'm all for experimenting with plantings especially if you're trying to keep the gazelles off the lawn! As for Hazel, she might prefer to be called Carol:)
    I'm all for experimenting with plantings especially if you're trying to keep the gazelles off the lawn! As for Hazel, she might prefer to be called Carol:)
    Bear1, Jan 23, 2023
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    flounder
    Jan 30, 2023
  12. Danny Hughes

    Confused about fertilizer

    Perfect! Thanks for the info.
    Perfect! Thanks for the info.
    Perfect! Thanks for the info.
    Perfect! Thanks for the info.
    Danny Hughes, Jan 22, 2023
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    Danny Hughes
    Jan 22, 2023
  13. Barders

    Sarcococca confusa looking very sad

    100% hypericum
    100% hypericum
    100% hypericum
    100% hypericum
    Barders, Jan 21, 2023 ... 2
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    flounder
    Jan 21, 2023
  14. Bear1

    Apple tree polination

    You will never know with apples and it will take years for it to fruit if it does.
    You will never know with apples and it will take years for it to fruit if it does.
    You will never know with apples and it will take years for it to fruit if it does.
    You will never know with apples and it will take years for it to fruit if it does.
    Bear1, Jan 20, 2023
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    Logan
    Jan 20, 2023
  15. Esoxlucius

    RIP cordylines

    Cordylines prefer an alkaline environment, ph6-8. Therefore composts need addition of lime, dolomite chips or calcified seaweed. A free draining container and protection from wind stress and foul...
    Cordylines prefer an alkaline environment, ph6-8. Therefore composts need addition of lime, dolomite chips or calcified seaweed. A free draining container and protection from wind stress and foul weather. Some more information here: How to grow cordyline / RHS Gardening
    Cordylines prefer an alkaline environment, ph6-8. Therefore composts need addition of lime, dolomite chips or calcified seaweed. A free draining container and protection from wind stress and foul weather. Some more information here: How to grow...
    Cordylines prefer an alkaline environment, ph6-8. Therefore composts need addition of lime, dolomite chips or calcified seaweed. A free draining container and protection from wind stress and foul...
    Esoxlucius, Jan 18, 2023
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    infradig
    Jan 19, 2023
  16. Gj1234

    Privett Help!

    It's fine, just got caught in some cold weather and will come back in spring
    It's fine, just got caught in some cold weather and will come back in spring
    It's fine, just got caught in some cold weather and will come back in spring
    It's fine, just got caught in some cold weather and will come back in spring
    Gj1234, Jan 7, 2023
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    Loofah
    Jan 7, 2023
  17. PhilC

    Out if ideas for stopping cats pooing all over my garden! Help!

    I didn't know about this thread or I would have looked for advice on it. Some people have asked me for advice but cats are very persistent animals & will often frequent the same place time after...
    I didn't know about this thread or I would have looked for advice on it. Some people have asked me for advice but cats are very persistent animals & will often frequent the same place time after time & it's difficult to know what to do with them. One thing I've suggested is prickly branches,...
    I didn't know about this thread or I would have looked for advice on it. Some people have asked me for advice but cats are very persistent animals & will often frequent the same place time after time & it's difficult to know what to do with them....
    I didn't know about this thread or I would have looked for advice on it. Some people have asked me for advice but cats are very persistent animals & will often frequent the same place time after...
    PhilC, Dec 20, 2022 ... 2
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    Balc
    Dec 22, 2022
  18. welshone

    Potted New Zealand tree Fern - Winter in my Shed

    I tied mine up and put them in greenhouse last year. Much better for the health of the crown imho. Used to cut them off (last ten years) after a frost but the crown neck narrows.This year might...
    I tied mine up and put them in greenhouse last year. Much better for the health of the crown imho. Used to cut them off (last ten years) after a frost but the crown neck narrows.This year might have to cut them again as theyve frozen already with 3 nights of frost so far.If the fronds are...
    I tied mine up and put them in greenhouse last year. Much better for the health of the crown imho. Used to cut them off (last ten years) after a frost but the crown neck narrows.This year might have to cut them again as theyve frozen already...
    I tied mine up and put them in greenhouse last year. Much better for the health of the crown imho. Used to cut them off (last ten years) after a frost but the crown neck narrows.This year might...
    welshone, Nov 28, 2022
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    WeeTam
    Nov 30, 2022
  19. Madra

    Galvanised Dustbin

    Yes, exactly. Anyone who has a compost heap should know this. I stay well clear of meats, fats/oils, citrus fruits and vegetables of the onion family.My compost heap benefits me twice over. I...
    Yes, exactly. Anyone who has a compost heap should know this. I stay well clear of meats, fats/oils, citrus fruits and vegetables of the onion family.My compost heap benefits me twice over. I get worms for my tropical fish, and every spring I dig out the extremely rich well rotted down compost...
    Yes, exactly. Anyone who has a compost heap should know this. I stay well clear of meats, fats/oils, citrus fruits and vegetables of the onion family.My compost heap benefits me twice over. I get worms for my tropical fish, and every spring I...
    Yes, exactly. Anyone who has a compost heap should know this. I stay well clear of meats, fats/oils, citrus fruits and vegetables of the onion family.My compost heap benefits me twice over. I...
    Madra, Nov 9, 2022
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    Esoxlucius
    Nov 10, 2022
  20. Bear1

    Apple seeds growing

    Unless you are looking for a new variety there is no real point in growing apple trees from seed.You will probably end up with some nice trees, could be a few years before they flower, but they...
    Unless you are looking for a new variety there is no real point in growing apple trees from seed.You will probably end up with some nice trees, could be a few years before they flower, but they will be a new variety.
    Unless you are looking for a new variety there is no real point in growing apple trees from seed.You will probably end up with some nice trees, could be a few years before they flower, but they will be a new variety.
    Unless you are looking for a new variety there is no real point in growing apple trees from seed.You will probably end up with some nice trees, could be a few years before they flower, but they...
    Bear1, Nov 7, 2022
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    2
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    1,127
    pete
    Nov 7, 2022
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