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  1. Jenny_Aster

    Lily of the Valley reincarnated!

    My lily of the valley seem to have a close and loving relationship with snowdrops. They are everywhere. Here is an example of them, growing in less than 6” of “soil” against the foundations of a...
    My lily of the valley seem to have a close and loving relationship with snowdrops. They are everywhere. Here is an example of them, growing in less than 6” of “soil” against the foundations of a large, dry, west facing wall. Just coming into bud.
    My lily of the valley seem to have a close and loving relationship with snowdrops. They are everywhere. Here is an example of them, growing in less than 6” of “soil” against the foundations of a large, dry, west facing wall. Just coming into bud.
    My lily of the valley seem to have a close and loving relationship with snowdrops. They are everywhere. Here is an example of them, growing in less than 6” of “soil” against the foundations of a...
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  2. BB3
    Funny x 4

    Hosta Dilemma

    Thank you all for the suggestions. I've tried most of them already. That's why I went for ferns. I was going to put them at the front of my house for someone to take but I want to keep the large...
    Thank you all for the suggestions. I've tried most of them already. That's why I went for ferns. I was going to put them at the front of my house for someone to take but I want to keep the large pots. I'll see how it goes but I've given up the slug battle. There's more interesting things to do...
    Thank you all for the suggestions. I've tried most of them already. That's why I went for ferns. I was going to put them at the front of my house for someone to take but I want to keep the large pots. I'll see how it goes but I've given up the...
    Thank you all for the suggestions. I've tried most of them already. That's why I went for ferns. I was going to put them at the front of my house for someone to take but I want to keep the large...
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  3. Grass Cutter

    Will bees get through this?

    Good secure place for a slug pub !
    Good secure place for a slug pub !
    Good secure place for a slug pub !
    Good secure place for a slug pub !
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  4. machtucker

    Help! - Salvia Identification

    Looking forward to an update, if only to see whether I was right or not :biggrin:.
    Looking forward to an update, if only to see whether I was right or not :biggrin:.
    Looking forward to an update, if only to see whether I was right or not :biggrin:.
    Looking forward to an update, if only to see whether I was right or not :biggrin:.
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  5. micearguers
    Like x 17

    Fond of Fronds

    ThanksI read they used to use that ferns roots crown to pot up orchids .. as I said before I never thought it was hardly until I saw some huge ones at Wisley and then double checked on here ....
    ThanksI read they used to use that ferns roots crown to pot up orchids .. as I said before I never thought it was hardly until I saw some huge ones at Wisley and then double checked on here . My new Zealand fern has started to send out its 1st frond of the year
    ThanksI read they used to use that ferns roots crown to pot up orchids .. as I said before I never thought it was hardly until I saw some huge ones at Wisley and then double checked on here . My new Zealand fern has started to send out its 1st...
    ThanksI read they used to use that ferns roots crown to pot up orchids .. as I said before I never thought it was hardly until I saw some huge ones at Wisley and then double checked on here ....
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  6. Sheal
    Like x 19

    The new garden

    Thanks Michael. I'll be starting another project soon and hopefully the last of the garden re-design. I'm getting too old for the heavy work. :old:
    Thanks Michael. I'll be starting another project soon and hopefully the last of the garden re-design. I'm getting too old for the heavy work. :old:
    Thanks Michael. I'll be starting another project soon and hopefully the last of the garden re-design. I'm getting too old for the heavy work. :old:
    Thanks Michael. I'll be starting another project soon and hopefully the last of the garden re-design. I'm getting too old for the heavy work. :old:
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  7. Spruce
    Informative x 3

    Cinnamon used when planting seeds

    An interesting thread as I hadn't come across the possibilities of Cinammon before ( other than in the kitchen !! ) so thanks to all for the info. :):)
    An interesting thread as I hadn't come across the possibilities of Cinammon before ( other than in the kitchen !! ) so thanks to all for the info. :):)
    An interesting thread as I hadn't come across the possibilities of Cinammon before ( other than in the kitchen !! ) so thanks to all for the info. :):)
    An interesting thread as I hadn't come across the possibilities of Cinammon before ( other than in the kitchen !! ) so thanks to all for the info. :):)
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  8. PzaMayor3
    Like x 24

    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    Thank you @ViewAhead !! ;)I don't water them all at once, I water each day only the ones that need it. I usually do this before going to bed, in about 5-10 minutes. On weekends, I add fertilizer...
    Thank you @ViewAhead !! ;)I don't water them all at once, I water each day only the ones that need it. I usually do this before going to bed, in about 5-10 minutes. On weekends, I add fertilizer to the water, and it takes a little longer.
    Thank you @ViewAhead !! ;)I don't water them all at once, I water each day only the ones that need it. I usually do this before going to bed, in about 5-10 minutes. On weekends, I add fertilizer to the water, and it takes a little longer.
    Thank you @ViewAhead !! ;)I don't water them all at once, I water each day only the ones that need it. I usually do this before going to bed, in about 5-10 minutes. On weekends, I add fertilizer...
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  9. Februarysgirl

    Eggs or Something Else?

    I did hesitate but thought possibly if it had munched yellow petals it would poo yellow :biggrin:. It might be worth having a look tonight by torchlight if it's practical.
    I did hesitate but thought possibly if it had munched yellow petals it would poo yellow :biggrin:. It might be worth having a look tonight by torchlight if it's practical.
    I did hesitate but thought possibly if it had munched yellow petals it would poo yellow :biggrin:. It might be worth having a look tonight by torchlight if it's practical.
    I did hesitate but thought possibly if it had munched yellow petals it would poo yellow :biggrin:. It might be worth having a look tonight by torchlight if it's practical.
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  10. Nicky.C

    The most Beautiful Water Butt??

    I keep a water butt inside the greenhouse - that's where I need the water, it helps with greenhouse temp regulation, and (probably makes no difference whatsoever) the water temp isn't a shock to...
    I keep a water butt inside the greenhouse - that's where I need the water, it helps with greenhouse temp regulation, and (probably makes no difference whatsoever) the water temp isn't a shock to the greenhouse plants
    I keep a water butt inside the greenhouse - that's where I need the water, it helps with greenhouse temp regulation, and (probably makes no difference whatsoever) the water temp isn't a shock to the greenhouse plants
    I keep a water butt inside the greenhouse - that's where I need the water, it helps with greenhouse temp regulation, and (probably makes no difference whatsoever) the water temp isn't a shock to...
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  11. Fat Controller

    Barking mad?

    Despite my concerns around bark chippings and chiggers, I think I will use it again after all. I do think it looks good and it works.The only other option I was considering was well rotted...
    Despite my concerns around bark chippings and chiggers, I think I will use it again after all. I do think it looks good and it works.The only other option I was considering was well rotted manure (even though I wasn't sure it would be as effective).It turns out that one of the dogs, who is...
    Despite my concerns around bark chippings and chiggers, I think I will use it again after all. I do think it looks good and it works.The only other option I was considering was well rotted manure (even though I wasn't sure it would be as...
    Despite my concerns around bark chippings and chiggers, I think I will use it again after all. I do think it looks good and it works.The only other option I was considering was well rotted...
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  12. Baalmaiden

    Forever talking about slugs and snails!

    I have tried the yeast sugar and water too with some success. I have two cats so can't encourage birds. Last year was the year of the mollusc I think. I regularly collected half a beach bucket of...
    I have tried the yeast sugar and water too with some success. I have two cats so can't encourage birds. Last year was the year of the mollusc I think. I regularly collected half a beach bucket of snails and slugs but this year is drier. I have seen more snails than slugs. It is due to rain down...
    I have tried the yeast sugar and water too with some success. I have two cats so can't encourage birds. Last year was the year of the mollusc I think. I regularly collected half a beach bucket of snails and slugs but this year is drier. I have...
    I have tried the yeast sugar and water too with some success. I have two cats so can't encourage birds. Last year was the year of the mollusc I think. I regularly collected half a beach bucket of...
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  13. Michael Hewett

    Netting

    @Michael Hewett I've kept quite a few of those shelves and they do come in handy :thumbsup:
    @Michael Hewett I've kept quite a few of those shelves and they do come in handy :thumbsup:
    @Michael Hewett I've kept quite a few of those shelves and they do come in handy :thumbsup:
    @Michael Hewett I've kept quite a few of those shelves and they do come in handy :thumbsup:
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  14. Selleri

    Recommend a low growing evergreen for pond edging/ nearby

    Hmm...check that variety elsewhere! I wouldn't trust Parkers as far as I could throw them, and they don't state that it's prostrate? Pointe de Raz is a beautiful deep blue if you can find one.
    Hmm...check that variety elsewhere! I wouldn't trust Parkers as far as I could throw them, and they don't state that it's prostrate? Pointe de Raz is a beautiful deep blue if you can find one.
    Hmm...check that variety elsewhere! I wouldn't trust Parkers as far as I could throw them, and they don't state that it's prostrate? Pointe de Raz is a beautiful deep blue if you can find one.
    Hmm...check that variety elsewhere! I wouldn't trust Parkers as far as I could throw them, and they don't state that it's prostrate? Pointe de Raz is a beautiful deep blue if you can find one.
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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