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What's Looking Good In May 2022

shiney, May 1, 2022 ... 6 7 8
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strongylodon
May 17, 2022 at 9:11 PM
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WHAT ARE WE DOING IN THE GARDEN TODAY - 2022
Nothing today, but a full on day of extreme weeding is on the cards for tomorrow
Nothing today, but a full on day of extreme weeding is on the cards for tomorrow
Nothing today, but a full on day of extreme weeding is on the cards for tomorrow
Nothing today, but a full on day of extreme weeding is on the cards for tomorrow
shiney, Jan 1, 2022 ... 87 88 89
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Auricula
May 17, 2022 at 10:18 PM
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SHOW US YOUR PURCHASES - 2022
That seems a very good price as we sell them at £3 (for our charity) and garden centres are charging at least double for that size. They'll need bigger pots for next year
That seems a very good price as we sell them at £3 (for our charity) and garden centres are charging at least double for that size. They'll need bigger pots for next year
That seems a very good price as we sell them at £3 (for our charity) and garden centres are charging at least double for that size. They'll need bigger pots for next year
That seems a very good price as we sell them at £3 (for our charity) and garden centres are charging at least double for that size. They'll need bigger pots for next year
shiney, Jan 1, 2022 ... 7 8 9
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shiney
May 3, 2022
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Anyone Buying New Seed for 2022 ?
Thank you, will do have a good day.
Thank you, will do have a good day.
Thank you, will do have a good day.
Thank you, will do have a good day.
JWK, Dec 22, 2021 ... 8 9 10
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Tinkerbelle61
Mar 9, 2022
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SWEETPEAS - 2021/22
I would like a discussion about sweet peas too. I think the big tub will look lovely with gladioli, sweet peas and zinnias, sweet peas at the back of course. I’ve just started growing sweetpeas...
I would like a discussion about sweet peas too. I think the big tub will look lovely with gladioli, sweet peas and zinnias, sweet peas at the back of course. I’ve just started growing sweetpeas and what I have gathered is that you start them off in a cold greenhouse, the peas need a long root...
I would like a discussion about sweet peas too. I think the big tub will look lovely with gladioli, sweet peas and zinnias, sweet peas at the back of course. I’ve just started growing sweetpeas and what I have gathered is that you start them off...
I would like a discussion about sweet peas too. I think the big tub will look lovely with gladioli, sweet peas and zinnias, sweet peas at the back of course. I’ve just started growing sweetpeas...

ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2021 ... 2 3
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vbgr
May 1, 2022
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SUPER SALVIAS - 2021/22
Cheers! We've got about 6 different varieties in 'big' pots outside and about the same inside over winter which get planted out after frosts. I will be taking cuttings from some of these because...
Cheers! We've got about 6 different varieties in 'big' pots outside and about the same inside over winter which get planted out after frosts. I will be taking cuttings from some of these because there will be quite big shoots by then.
Cheers! We've got about 6 different varieties in 'big' pots outside and about the same inside over winter which get planted out after frosts. I will be taking cuttings from some of these because there will be quite big shoots by then.
Cheers! We've got about 6 different varieties in 'big' pots outside and about the same inside over winter which get planted out after frosts. I will be taking cuttings from some of these because...
ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2021 ... 3 4 5
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Glynne Williams
Mar 26, 2022
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FUCHSIAS - 2021/22
@Clare G I've had F microphylla for about10 years now and it flowers for about 10 months of the year and is almost evergreen. The Beast from the East in 2018 did cause it to defoliate and kill off...
@Clare G I've had F microphylla for about10 years now and it flowers for about 10 months of the year and is almost evergreen. The Beast from the East in 2018 did cause it to defoliate and kill off a few branches.
@Clare G I've had F microphylla for about10 years now and it flowers for about 10 months of the year and is almost evergreen. The Beast from the East in 2018 did cause it to defoliate and kill off a few branches.
@Clare G I've had F microphylla for about10 years now and it flowers for about 10 months of the year and is almost evergreen. The Beast from the East in 2018 did cause it to defoliate and kill off...
ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2021 ... 3 4 5
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NigelJ
Apr 9, 2022
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RECOMMENDED GARDENING/HORTICULTURAL/BOTANICAL BOOKS AND PERSONAL STUDIES INTO THE SUBJECT
Now then. So we have opened up a bit about our books etc. Now then. I am approaching a kind of special time of the gardening year to me. I wonder if anyone cares to share their thoughts,...
Now then. So we have opened up a bit about our books etc. Now then. I am approaching a kind of special time of the gardening year to me. I wonder if anyone cares to share their thoughts, experiences and memories. To help set the scene. For those who have perhaps lived through an era, and...
Now then. So we have opened up a bit about our books etc. Now then. I am approaching a kind of special time of the gardening year to me. I wonder if anyone cares to share their thoughts, experiences and memories. To help set the scene. For...
Now then. So we have opened up a bit about our books etc. Now then. I am approaching a kind of special time of the gardening year to me. I wonder if anyone cares to share their thoughts,...
ARMANDII, Oct 5, 2020 ... 2
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Mike Allen
Oct 16, 2020
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IRIS CHOICE - NEED A HAND FROM THE GANG
I do like the black one with a hint of blue - Black suited they are all nice though .
I do like the black one with a hint of blue - Black suited they are all nice though .
I do like the black one with a hint of blue - Black suited they are all nice though .
I do like the black one with a hint of blue - Black suited they are all nice though .
ARMANDII, May 24, 2020 ... 2
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Perki
May 31, 2020
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Good Online Nurseries and Plant Sellers
Well, I think Plants Galore are definitely off my list of good sellers before me even receiving a single order from them! They seemed to have a great selection of hebes which are a genus I'm...
Well, I think Plants Galore are definitely off my list of good sellers before me even receiving a single order from them! They seemed to have a great selection of hebes which are a genus I'm becoming increasingly fond of. Ordered 2 which are said to be particularly successful with butterflies on...
Well, I think Plants Galore are definitely off my list of good sellers before me even receiving a single order from them! They seemed to have a great selection of hebes which are a genus I'm becoming increasingly fond of. Ordered 2 which are said...
Well, I think Plants Galore are definitely off my list of good sellers before me even receiving a single order from them! They seemed to have a great selection of hebes which are a genus I'm...
Redwing, Aug 1, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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Nikolaos
May 25, 2021
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Sheds
These are the ones I have here -
These are the ones I have here -
These are the ones I have here -
These are the ones I have here -
Fat Controller, Jan 20, 2019 ... 13 14 15
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Fat Controller
Oct 16, 2021
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Dahlia Tuber Planting ?
Brilliant thread. Having moved home last year I thought my Dahlia tubers had got lost but I stumbled across them the other day. I pulled a couple out of one large pot to see if they were ok and...
Brilliant thread. Having moved home last year I thought my Dahlia tubers had got lost but I stumbled across them the other day. I pulled a couple out of one large pot to see if they were ok and they seemed fine (see below) One had new shoots growing. I'm not confident enough to separate them...
Brilliant thread. Having moved home last year I thought my Dahlia tubers had got lost but I stumbled across them the other day. I pulled a couple out of one large pot to see if they were ok and they seemed fine (see below) One had new shoots...
Brilliant thread. Having moved home last year I thought my Dahlia tubers had got lost but I stumbled across them the other day. I pulled a couple out of one large pot to see if they were ok and...

HarryS, Apr 7, 2013 ... 2
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Jasmine star
Apr 26, 2020
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Do you know your soil type?
Good deep sandy loam around 7 on the PH scale here. Front garden is very draining; back garden has better soil and holds moisture pretty well because of the huge amounts of compost and manure...
Good deep sandy loam around 7 on the PH scale here. Front garden is very draining; back garden has better soil and holds moisture pretty well because of the huge amounts of compost and manure added over the years. Warm, sunny walled garden not far from the coast. Can grow wide range of...
Good deep sandy loam around 7 on the PH scale here. Front garden is very draining; back garden has better soil and holds moisture pretty well because of the huge amounts of compost and manure added over the years. Warm, sunny walled garden...
Good deep sandy loam around 7 on the PH scale here. Front garden is very draining; back garden has better soil and holds moisture pretty well because of the huge amounts of compost and manure...
JWK, Oct 31, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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Verdun
May 18, 2018
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Know Your Weeds
my friend seems to be having a problem with buttercup weeds in her lawn, how can she get rid of it ? Without damaging the lawn
my friend seems to be having a problem with buttercup weeds in her lawn, how can she get rid of it ? Without damaging the lawn
my friend seems to be having a problem with buttercup weeds in her lawn, how can she get rid of it ? Without damaging the lawn
my friend seems to be having a problem with buttercup weeds in her lawn, how can she get rid of it ? Without damaging the lawn

HarryS, Apr 30, 2011 ... 2 3
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Flumpy
May 26, 2020
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Improving clay
Cool
Cool
Cool
Cool
PeterS, Sep 29, 2007 ... 2 3 4
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CraigS
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Ouch! You're right about the price tag. I think I'd be inclined to shop around, or perhaps go for something cheaper and disguise it.
Ouch! You're right about the price tag. I think I'd be inclined to shop around, or perhaps go for something cheaper and disguise it.
Ouch! You're right about the price tag. I think I'd be inclined to shop around, or perhaps go for something cheaper and disguise it.
Ouch! You're right about the price tag. I think I'd be inclined to shop around, or perhaps go for something cheaper and disguise it.
Loofah, May 17, 2022 at 10:12 PM
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Sheal
May 17, 2022 at 10:23 PM
Iris gracilipes "alba"
The RHS say this nursery not far from where I live has it. It's a small nursery that tends to specialise in plants.Ardfearn Nursery/RHS Gardening
The RHS say this nursery not far from where I live has it. It's a small nursery that tends to specialise in plants.Ardfearn Nursery/RHS Gardening
The RHS say this nursery not far from where I live has it. It's a small nursery that tends to specialise in plants.Ardfearn Nursery/RHS Gardening
The RHS say this nursery not far from where I live has it. It's a small nursery that tends to specialise in plants.Ardfearn Nursery/RHS Gardening
BigC, May 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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Sheal
May 17, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Goliath Undefeated ...
I think you'll need a mini digger. That's what was used to remove mine.
I think you'll need a mini digger. That's what was used to remove mine.
I think you'll need a mini digger. That's what was used to remove mine.
I think you'll need a mini digger. That's what was used to remove mine.
LawnAndOrder, May 17, 2022 at 2:56 PM
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Sheal
May 17, 2022 at 10:39 PM
Dwarf Conifer question
The rose thing is something a bit different. Roses are mostly grafted plants, which means the roots are a different plant to the top growth, both are roses but the rootstock is usually similar to...
The rose thing is something a bit different. Roses are mostly grafted plants, which means the roots are a different plant to the top growth, both are roses but the rootstock is usually similar to a wild rose and the top part is grafted onto it.What can happen is a strong shoot arises from the...
The rose thing is something a bit different. Roses are mostly grafted plants, which means the roots are a different plant to the top growth, both are roses but the rootstock is usually similar to a wild rose and the top part is grafted onto...
The rose thing is something a bit different. Roses are mostly grafted plants, which means the roots are a different plant to the top growth, both are roses but the rootstock is usually similar to...
Heidi S, May 17, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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pete
May 17, 2022 at 5:45 PM
How resilient is a holly hedge
A couple of deer would work. I'm about to dig my two out as they've badly pruned them.
A couple of deer would work. I'm about to dig my two out as they've badly pruned them.
A couple of deer would work. I'm about to dig my two out as they've badly pruned them.
A couple of deer would work. I'm about to dig my two out as they've badly pruned them.
JimboM, May 17, 2022 at 12:29 PM
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Sheal
May 17, 2022 at 10:49 PM
Recommendation gravel strip
Hello! I'm after recommendations. I've got a very narrow strip of gravel at the edge of some decking. The neighbours fence replacement was a slimmer construction so I gained a couple of inches....
Hello! I'm after recommendations. I've got a very narrow strip of gravel at the edge of some decking. The neighbours fence replacement was a slimmer construction so I gained a couple of inches. Any recommendations for little plants that seed in gravel (like Erigeron would), but the catch being...
Hello! I'm after recommendations. I've got a very narrow strip of gravel at the edge of some decking. The neighbours fence replacement was a slimmer construction so I gained a couple of inches. Any recommendations for little plants that seed in...
Hello! I'm after recommendations. I've got a very narrow strip of gravel at the edge of some decking. The neighbours fence replacement was a slimmer construction so I gained a couple of inches....
JBat, May 17, 2022 at 11:33 AM
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JBat
May 17, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Manure in Containers ?
There is no definition of 'manure' so I guess it could be anything from 'fresh' manure straight from the cow to 'well rotted' which is safe for most plants. So to remain in control it's safer to...
There is no definition of 'manure' so I guess it could be anything from 'fresh' manure straight from the cow to 'well rotted' which is safe for most plants. So to remain in control it's safer to use measured amounts of chemical fertilisers.
There is no definition of 'manure' so I guess it could be anything from 'fresh' manure straight from the cow to 'well rotted' which is safe for most plants. So to remain in control it's safer to use measured amounts of chemical fertilisers.
There is no definition of 'manure' so I guess it could be anything from 'fresh' manure straight from the cow to 'well rotted' which is safe for most plants. So to remain in control it's safer to...
ricky101, May 16, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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JWK
May 16, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Can anyone identify this Clematis?
Mrs Cholmondeley
Mrs Cholmondeley
Mrs Cholmondeley
Mrs Cholmondeley
Jocko, May 15, 2022 at 9:22 PM
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Spruce
May 17, 2022 at 7:48 AM
Have I been had?
If they are saying any of their plants are 'native' that means they don't have to be native 'English' ones. The ones in your pictures look similar to the English ones. You want to get rid of...
If they are saying any of their plants are 'native' that means they don't have to be native 'English' ones. The ones in your pictures look similar to the English ones. You want to get rid of the dandelions
If they are saying any of their plants are 'native' that means they don't have to be native 'English' ones. The ones in your pictures look similar to the English ones. You want to get rid of the dandelions
If they are saying any of their plants are 'native' that means they don't have to be native 'English' ones. The ones in your pictures look similar to the English ones. You want to get rid of...
daisybelle, May 14, 2022 at 6:44 PM
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shiney
May 14, 2022 at 9:56 PM
Hellebores
I think you've made a good decision Michael, it would be such a shame to lose any.
I think you've made a good decision Michael, it would be such a shame to lose any.
I think you've made a good decision Michael, it would be such a shame to lose any.
I think you've made a good decision Michael, it would be such a shame to lose any.
Michael Hewett, May 14, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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Upsydaisy
May 14, 2022 at 11:34 PM
Help pls - Acer not leafing out?
Give the top parts the scratch test, just scrape the bark and see if its green underneath, if it brown then that part is dead. I think you might have some dieback there.Dont do it yet but later...
Give the top parts the scratch test, just scrape the bark and see if its green underneath, if it brown then that part is dead. I think you might have some dieback there.Dont do it yet but later in summer you can cut back any dead stuff to the parts that are still alive.
Give the top parts the scratch test, just scrape the bark and see if its green underneath, if it brown then that part is dead. I think you might have some dieback there.Dont do it yet but later in summer you can cut back any dead stuff to the...
Give the top parts the scratch test, just scrape the bark and see if its green underneath, if it brown then that part is dead. I think you might have some dieback there.Dont do it yet but later...
Simon Hindle, May 11, 2022
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pete
May 11, 2022
Trailing Petunias - easy from Seed ?
Thanks all, they were looking to growing them next year as its cost them so much this year with all their hanging baskets.Did not realise certain types were not sold as seeds ?We have...
Thanks all, they were looking to growing them next year as its cost them so much this year with all their hanging baskets.Did not realise certain types were not sold as seeds ?We have overwintered some good trailers, not sure if they are Surfinias, but do not really want the same ones each...
Thanks all, they were looking to growing them next year as its cost them so much this year with all their hanging baskets.Did not realise certain types were not sold as seeds ?We have overwintered some good trailers, not sure if they are...
Thanks all, they were looking to growing them next year as its cost them so much this year with all their hanging baskets.Did not realise certain types were not sold as seeds ?We have...
ricky101, May 10, 2022
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ricky101
May 11, 2022
Cytisus "Firefly", how to care for?
Thanks. I think I had read that bit about planting out while small, as brooms resent transplanting. Which is why I am considering getting a very big pot for it and in the first summer adding...
Thanks. I think I had read that bit about planting out while small, as brooms resent transplanting. Which is why I am considering getting a very big pot for it and in the first summer adding some annual flowers that get cut back at the end of the summer. Rather than transplanting it into only...
Thanks. I think I had read that bit about planting out while small, as brooms resent transplanting. Which is why I am considering getting a very big pot for it and in the first summer adding some annual flowers that get cut back at the end of...
Thanks. I think I had read that bit about planting out while small, as brooms resent transplanting. Which is why I am considering getting a very big pot for it and in the first summer adding...
groundbeetle, May 8, 2022
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groundbeetle
May 10, 2022
Leucothoe fontanesiana......is there a problem?
Thanks to all of you for your replies. Andy.
Thanks to all of you for your replies. Andy.
Thanks to all of you for your replies. Andy.
Thanks to all of you for your replies. Andy.
Head Gardener's Dogsbody, May 8, 2022
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Head Gardener's Dogsbody
May 11, 2022
Weeds everywhere
If you have a large area of weeds try smothering them with old carpet pieces or similar . They don't like it but it works !!!!!
If you have a large area of weeds try smothering them with old carpet pieces or similar . They don't like it but it works !!!!!
If you have a large area of weeds try smothering them with old carpet pieces or similar . They don't like it but it works !!!!!
If you have a large area of weeds try smothering them with old carpet pieces or similar . They don't like it but it works !!!!!
Kelc, May 7, 2022 ... 2
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Purple Streaks
May 17, 2022 at 11:48 PM
Orchid care advice needed
Your plants are gorgeous!
Your plants are gorgeous!
Your plants are gorgeous!
Your plants are gorgeous!
barryman, May 6, 2022
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Billi
May 7, 2022
Curry Plant Calamity !
I think that's the best action, nothing to lose really. Thanks .
I think that's the best action, nothing to lose really. Thanks .
I think that's the best action, nothing to lose really. Thanks .
I think that's the best action, nothing to lose really. Thanks .
HarryS, May 4, 2022
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HarryS
May 5, 2022
Chocolate Vine.
I was looking for a liquid ericaceous feed and the one I found (among many) was a seaweed extract. I have a bottle of seaweed extract in my potting shed so I thought I would use that. Today I...
I was looking for a liquid ericaceous feed and the one I found (among many) was a seaweed extract. I have a bottle of seaweed extract in my potting shed so I thought I would use that. Today I carefully removed as much of the soil around both plant's roots as I could, I then sprinkled Rootgrow...
I was looking for a liquid ericaceous feed and the one I found (among many) was a seaweed extract. I have a bottle of seaweed extract in my potting shed so I thought I would use that. Today I carefully removed as much of the soil around both...
I was looking for a liquid ericaceous feed and the one I found (among many) was a seaweed extract. I have a bottle of seaweed extract in my potting shed so I thought I would use that. Today I...
Jocko, May 4, 2022
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Jocko
May 5, 2022
Clematis Mrs Cholmondeley died
Clematis have always been a mystery to me, they seem to thrive or die, or just hang on and look awful. Just saying
Clematis have always been a mystery to me, they seem to thrive or die, or just hang on and look awful. Just saying
Clematis have always been a mystery to me, they seem to thrive or die, or just hang on and look awful. Just saying
Clematis have always been a mystery to me, they seem to thrive or die, or just hang on and look awful. Just saying
Kevin73, May 4, 2022
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pete
May 4, 2022
Acid loving plants and tap water
I keep a few sachets of sequestered iron handy for when I spot something going a bit yellow. The seaweed and iron is also effective. Ive used vinegar as well, as,Ricky says but it can be a bit...
I keep a few sachets of sequestered iron handy for when I spot something going a bit yellow. The seaweed and iron is also effective. Ive used vinegar as well, as,Ricky says but it can be a bit hit and miss.A top dressing of flowers of sulphur is another way, but that is more of a long term fix.
I keep a few sachets of sequestered iron handy for when I spot something going a bit yellow. The seaweed and iron is also effective. Ive used vinegar as well, as,Ricky says but it can be a bit hit and miss.A top dressing of flowers of...
I keep a few sachets of sequestered iron handy for when I spot something going a bit yellow. The seaweed and iron is also effective. Ive used vinegar as well, as,Ricky says but it can be a bit...
hoofy, May 3, 2022
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pete
May 3, 2022

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