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  1. BB3

    Tree ID

    That looks like the one! Thank you @noisette47
    That looks like the one! Thank you @noisette47
    That looks like the one! Thank you @noisette47
    That looks like the one! Thank you @noisette47
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  2. machtucker

    Where to buy plants in (semi) bulk for a good price?

    Thanks I'll be sure to check it out!
    Thanks I'll be sure to check it out!
    Thanks I'll be sure to check it out!
    Thanks I'll be sure to check it out!
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  3. BB3

    Slugs Snails and Science

    Very interesting ..I will have a readSpruce
    Very interesting ..I will have a readSpruce
    Very interesting ..I will have a readSpruce
    Very interesting ..I will have a readSpruce
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  4. Jenny namaste
    Like x 9

    Show us your Camellias 2015

    Put it on the current one Thank you
    Put it on the current one Thank you
    Put it on the current one Thank you
    Put it on the current one Thank you
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  5. Danaya

    Help! Something ate my apple tree from the inside

    I have said this before on other threads/ forums. There are a numer of moth species whose larvae resemble large tough skinned caterpillars. Instead of eating leaves, they eat, stems and roots,...
    I have said this before on other threads/ forums. There are a numer of moth species whose larvae resemble large tough skinned caterpillars. Instead of eating leaves, they eat, stems and roots, they are collectively known as cutworms. We had an Acer that was attacked, I only realised what it...
    I have said this before on other threads/ forums. There are a numer of moth species whose larvae resemble large tough skinned caterpillars. Instead of eating leaves, they eat, stems and roots, they are collectively known as cutworms. We had an...
    I have said this before on other threads/ forums. There are a numer of moth species whose larvae resemble large tough skinned caterpillars. Instead of eating leaves, they eat, stems and roots,...
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  6. Mattyp

    Soil PH different in borders compared to lawned area

    With a PH test kit, liquid based universal indicator with barium sulphate. I'm in central Scotland.So it's likely that the exposed soil once grass becomes border will tend towards acid over...
    With a PH test kit, liquid based universal indicator with barium sulphate. I'm in central Scotland.So it's likely that the exposed soil once grass becomes border will tend towards acid over time? I guess that makes sense.
    With a PH test kit, liquid based universal indicator with barium sulphate. I'm in central Scotland.So it's likely that the exposed soil once grass becomes border will tend towards acid over time? I guess that makes sense.
    With a PH test kit, liquid based universal indicator with barium sulphate. I'm in central Scotland.So it's likely that the exposed soil once grass becomes border will tend towards acid over...
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  7. Jblakes

    Pruning Calluna Vulgaris

    Should be ok Nov-March
    Should be ok Nov-March
    Should be ok Nov-March
    Should be ok Nov-March
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  8. machtucker

    How best to grow a woody climber along a fence.

    If it is your fence you can tell them to take the lights off the fence and anything else they have attached to your fence on their side. It might start a fence war (I have experience off this) but...
    If it is your fence you can tell them to take the lights off the fence and anything else they have attached to your fence on their side. It might start a fence war (I have experience off this) but you would be entitled to do this.
    If it is your fence you can tell them to take the lights off the fence and anything else they have attached to your fence on their side. It might start a fence war (I have experience off this) but you would be entitled to do this.
    If it is your fence you can tell them to take the lights off the fence and anything else they have attached to your fence on their side. It might start a fence war (I have experience off this) but...
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  9. MrHappyDays

    Are these Carex still alive?

    Many thanks
    Many thanks
    Many thanks
    Many thanks
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  10. berarde

    hiding a garden workshop

    In my previous garden a trellis to hide the back of the shed and bins. If far enough away you would still get the needed light.
    In my previous garden a trellis to hide the back of the shed and bins. If far enough away you would still get the needed light.
    In my previous garden a trellis to hide the back of the shed and bins. If far enough away you would still get the needed light.
    In my previous garden a trellis to hide the back of the shed and bins. If far enough away you would still get the needed light.
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  11. BB3
    Like x 4

    Don't let non-gardeners get you down

    Opinions are irrelevant unless they are informed AFAIC.
    Opinions are irrelevant unless they are informed AFAIC.
    Opinions are irrelevant unless they are informed AFAIC.
    Opinions are irrelevant unless they are informed AFAIC.
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  12. Will Hay

    Is Compost enough or do I need topsoil too

    It's looking good Will. :thumbsup:
    It's looking good Will. :thumbsup:
    It's looking good Will. :thumbsup:
    It's looking good Will. :thumbsup:
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  13. Jackjollygreen

    Help me please. this has got out of control

    You just cut back any stems you dont want, so if you just want one stem leave the strongest and remove the smaller ones.I've never found them easy to root from side shoots but they do grow...
    You just cut back any stems you dont want, so if you just want one stem leave the strongest and remove the smaller ones.I've never found them easy to root from side shoots but they do grow sometimes, probably easier to just buy new plants if you want more.
    You just cut back any stems you dont want, so if you just want one stem leave the strongest and remove the smaller ones.I've never found them easy to root from side shoots but they do grow sometimes, probably easier to just buy new plants if...
    You just cut back any stems you dont want, so if you just want one stem leave the strongest and remove the smaller ones.I've never found them easy to root from side shoots but they do grow...
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  14. coupi

    Help With Growing Festuca Glauca From Seeds

    Never mind, it'll still be useful to someone ;)
    Never mind, it'll still be useful to someone ;)
    Never mind, it'll still be useful to someone ;)
    Never mind, it'll still be useful to someone ;)
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  15. Will Hay

    My Bulb Lasagne

    Morning all,Thought I'd upload a series of photos of "My Bulb Lasagne"
    Morning all,Thought I'd upload a series of photos of "My Bulb Lasagne"
    Morning all,Thought I'd upload a series of photos of "My Bulb Lasagne"
    Morning all,Thought I'd upload a series of photos of "My Bulb Lasagne"
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  16. shiney
    Locked

    What's Looking Good March 2025

    Can all hardy geraniums can be planted in shade?
    Can all hardy geraniums can be planted in shade?
    Can all hardy geraniums can be planted in shade?
    Can all hardy geraniums can be planted in shade?
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  17. Kevin Cowans

    Hard Pruning Honeysuckle to gain access to Replace Fencing

    HelloThanks for the Replies.I have the Fencing Company, that I have used previously, visiting Tomorrow Morning so I will see what He will require regarding access to the Fence Panels.If...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.I have the Fencing Company, that I have used previously, visiting Tomorrow Morning so I will see what He will require regarding access to the Fence Panels.If the Honeysuckle needs to be Hard Pruned and the Wires removed then so be it.ThanksKevin
    HelloThanks for the Replies.I have the Fencing Company, that I have used previously, visiting Tomorrow Morning so I will see what He will require regarding access to the Fence Panels.If the Honeysuckle needs to be Hard Pruned and the...
    HelloThanks for the Replies.I have the Fencing Company, that I have used previously, visiting Tomorrow Morning so I will see what He will require regarding access to the Fence Panels.If...
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  18. tommyrot

    How to get rid of pilewort and some other nasties

    The pulmonaria will self seed with luck. If you don't want it to just cut off the spent flowers and let the nice leaves come up. The only problem I have with them is they get mildew if its a dry...
    The pulmonaria will self seed with luck. If you don't want it to just cut off the spent flowers and let the nice leaves come up. The only problem I have with them is they get mildew if its a dry summer.
    The pulmonaria will self seed with luck. If you don't want it to just cut off the spent flowers and let the nice leaves come up. The only problem I have with them is they get mildew if its a dry summer.
    The pulmonaria will self seed with luck. If you don't want it to just cut off the spent flowers and let the nice leaves come up. The only problem I have with them is they get mildew if its a dry...
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  19. Jblakes

    Drainage help, please

    I think chickens are likely to ruin grass in the winter. My grass is non existent in places where the dog runs, if it is wet and clayey and getting walked on all winter with even chicken pecking...
    I think chickens are likely to ruin grass in the winter. My grass is non existent in places where the dog runs, if it is wet and clayey and getting walked on all winter with even chicken pecking around I think you are lucky to still have some remnants.
    I think chickens are likely to ruin grass in the winter. My grass is non existent in places where the dog runs, if it is wet and clayey and getting walked on all winter with even chicken pecking around I think you are lucky to still have some...
    I think chickens are likely to ruin grass in the winter. My grass is non existent in places where the dog runs, if it is wet and clayey and getting walked on all winter with even chicken pecking...
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  20. CatDouch

    Removing canes from new Clematis?

    Thanks @Pete8 I shall set it free tomorrow :)
    Thanks @Pete8 I shall set it free tomorrow :)
    Thanks @Pete8 I shall set it free tomorrow :)
    Thanks @Pete8 I shall set it free tomorrow :)
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