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Dicentra Valentine
Many thanks @mazambo I will contact then and see if they will sell me a decent “ chunk” as having a large garden small amounts of any plant just get a bit lost. Being a small nursery they might be...
Many thanks @mazambo I will contact then and see if they will sell me a decent “ chunk” as having a large garden small amounts of any plant just get a bit lost. Being a small nursery they might be obliging.
Many thanks @mazambo I will contact then and see if they will sell me a decent “ chunk” as having a large garden small amounts of any plant just get a bit lost. Being a small nursery they might be obliging.
Many thanks @mazambo I will contact then and see if they will sell me a decent “ chunk” as having a large garden small amounts of any plant just get a bit lost. Being a small nursery they might be...
hailbopp, Jun 4, 2021
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hailbopp
Jun 4, 2021
Move 50yr old fuscias
In the picture of the wall, in what direction exactly do the drains run?Are we talking sewers or rainwater drains.
In the picture of the wall, in what direction exactly do the drains run?Are we talking sewers or rainwater drains.
In the picture of the wall, in what direction exactly do the drains run?Are we talking sewers or rainwater drains.
In the picture of the wall, in what direction exactly do the drains run?Are we talking sewers or rainwater drains.
HardyOldFuscia, Jun 2, 2021
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pete
Jun 4, 2021
Next question....
100% with you on the cat question ;-) Re. the Helianthemums, snip out the dead wood and shear the scraggly remains by 1/3. They'll either rejuvenate or die. They're easy to propagate from seed or...
100% with you on the cat question ;-) Re. the Helianthemums, snip out the dead wood and shear the scraggly remains by 1/3. They'll either rejuvenate or die. They're easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, though.
100% with you on the cat question ;-) Re. the Helianthemums, snip out the dead wood and shear the scraggly remains by 1/3. They'll either rejuvenate or die. They're easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, though.
100% with you on the cat question ;-) Re. the Helianthemums, snip out the dead wood and shear the scraggly remains by 1/3. They'll either rejuvenate or die. They're easy to propagate from seed or...
Mitramonday, May 31, 2021
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noisette47
Jun 3, 2021
What to use to cover the ground?
I think the best way to deal with the leaves and other detritus from above is to leave the area with soil open to let earth worms and other forms of soil life incorporate them into it and complete...
I think the best way to deal with the leaves and other detritus from above is to leave the area with soil open to let earth worms and other forms of soil life incorporate them into it and complete the normal cycle of material that makes healthy soil. I don't like plastic membranes and as you...
I think the best way to deal with the leaves and other detritus from above is to leave the area with soil open to let earth worms and other forms of soil life incorporate them into it and complete the normal cycle of material that makes healthy...
I think the best way to deal with the leaves and other detritus from above is to leave the area with soil open to let earth worms and other forms of soil life incorporate them into it and complete...
Leth, Jun 2, 2021
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Macraignil
Jun 2, 2021
x 4
Oh sugar.... the barrel or ground game
Bit more done today (and fast running out of room!)Celery on the left (with a wee rhubarb plant just on the end) and as many brassicas as I could squeeze in under the net and they are a lot...
Bit more done today (and fast running out of room!)Celery on the left (with a wee rhubarb plant just on the end) and as many brassicas as I could squeeze in under the net and they are a lot tighter than I would have liked. The only wee bit of ground left now is between the Acer and...
Bit more done today (and fast running out of room!)Celery on the left (with a wee rhubarb plant just on the end) and as many brassicas as I could squeeze in under the net and they are a lot tighter than I would have liked. The only wee bit...
Bit more done today (and fast running out of room!)Celery on the left (with a wee rhubarb plant just on the end) and as many brassicas as I could squeeze in under the net and they are a lot...

Fat Controller, May 26, 2021 ... 2 3
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Fat Controller
Jun 2, 2021
Evergreen suggestions please...
Thankyou so so much for your suggestions. I have just googled Choisya ternata and Olearia haastii, and Ceanothus. Ceanothus has the most beautiful colour flowers, the blue is absolutely stunning....
Thankyou so so much for your suggestions. I have just googled Choisya ternata and Olearia haastii, and Ceanothus. Ceanothus has the most beautiful colour flowers, the blue is absolutely stunning. Photinia are such a unique beautiful colour. Soo many lovely suggestions here thank you! The tree...
Thankyou so so much for your suggestions. I have just googled Choisya ternata and Olearia haastii, and Ceanothus. Ceanothus has the most beautiful colour flowers, the blue is absolutely stunning. Photinia are such a unique beautiful colour. Soo...
Thankyou so so much for your suggestions. I have just googled Choisya ternata and Olearia haastii, and Ceanothus. Ceanothus has the most beautiful colour flowers, the blue is absolutely stunning....
OLIVIA WILD, Jun 1, 2021
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OLIVIA WILD
Jun 2, 2021
Any idea why?
Not all camellias are pH sensitive but here is another japonica that is: Doña Herzilia de Freitas Magalhaes is an evergreen japonica camellia with semi-double to anemone form blooms that are...
Not all camellias are pH sensitive but here is another japonica that is: Doña Herzilia de Freitas Magalhaes is an evergreen japonica camellia with semi-double to anemone form blooms that are bright coral pink initially, and gradually fade to shades of violet as they age; its flowers are...
Not all camellias are pH sensitive but here is another japonica that is: Doña Herzilia de Freitas Magalhaes is an evergreen japonica camellia with semi-double to anemone form blooms that are bright coral pink initially, and gradually fade to...
Not all camellias are pH sensitive but here is another japonica that is: Doña Herzilia de Freitas Magalhaes is an evergreen japonica camellia with semi-double to anemone form blooms that are...
Sandy Ground, Jun 1, 2021
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luis_pr
Jun 1, 2021
Re-introducing grass around base of Weeping Cherry
Hello @JWKThanks for the help, much appreciated.Kevin
Hello @JWKThanks for the help, much appreciated.Kevin
Hello @JWKThanks for the help, much appreciated.Kevin
Hello @JWKThanks for the help, much appreciated.Kevin
Kevin Cowans, Jun 1, 2021
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Kevin Cowans
Jun 1, 2021
Locked
WHAT'S LOOKING GOOD IN May 21
@Victoria thank you. Plants tend to get stuck in where I think they might grow; with no real thought to colour coordination or an overall plan. The poppies are lovely; in Essex they used to...
@Victoria thank you. Plants tend to get stuck in where I think they might grow; with no real thought to colour coordination or an overall plan. The poppies are lovely; in Essex they used to "disappear" after flowering in the dry summers, here in Devon most stay in leaf and I can get a second set...
@Victoria thank you. Plants tend to get stuck in where I think they might grow; with no real thought to colour coordination or an overall plan. The poppies are lovely; in Essex they used to "disappear" after flowering in the dry summers, here in...
@Victoria thank you. Plants tend to get stuck in where I think they might grow; with no real thought to colour coordination or an overall plan. The poppies are lovely; in Essex they used to...
shiney, May 1, 2021 ... 11 12 13
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NigelJ
Jun 1, 2021
Double headed
The term comes from the Latin for a bundle of twigs, fascis. The same root for Fascism as the Italian party used a bundle of twigs as an emblem.
The term comes from the Latin for a bundle of twigs, fascis. The same root for Fascism as the Italian party used a bundle of twigs as an emblem.
The term comes from the Latin for a bundle of twigs, fascis. The same root for Fascism as the Italian party used a bundle of twigs as an emblem.
The term comes from the Latin for a bundle of twigs, fascis. The same root for Fascism as the Italian party used a bundle of twigs as an emblem.
Stephanie Bridgeman, May 31, 2021
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Palustris
Jun 1, 2021
Azaleas - curling leaves - problem?
thanks for the update ...appreciated
thanks for the update ...appreciated
thanks for the update ...appreciated
thanks for the update ...appreciated
bluepeter, Mar 31, 2021
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Spruce
Jun 1, 2021
Hydrangea problems.
Hello lovely gardeners, I hope you are all fine and enjoying nice weather?! I need your help. Two months ago I was given a hydrangea that was in a black plastic pot in compost situated on full...
Hello lovely gardeners, I hope you are all fine and enjoying nice weather?! I need your help. Two months ago I was given a hydrangea that was in a black plastic pot in compost situated on full sun. Its leaves started turning dark red from edges and dry. I thought it was scorch but it is two...
Hello lovely gardeners, I hope you are all fine and enjoying nice weather?! I need your help. Two months ago I was given a hydrangea that was in a black plastic pot in compost situated on full sun. Its leaves started turning dark red from edges...
Hello lovely gardeners, I hope you are all fine and enjoying nice weather?! I need your help. Two months ago I was given a hydrangea that was in a black plastic pot in compost situated on full...

RWM, Oct 20, 2006
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Yana
May 31, 2021
To prune or not to prune Exochorda x Macrantha and spacing.
I am fortunate that I have the “ luxury” of buying certain plants wholesale. Having a large garden I tend to buy plants in threes. I bought 3 Exchorda x Macrantha recently, a shrub I have never...
I am fortunate that I have the “ luxury” of buying certain plants wholesale. Having a large garden I tend to buy plants in threes. I bought 3 Exchorda x Macrantha recently, a shrub I have never grown before. The plants are not substantial, a bit more than a rooted cutting but not exactly filing...
I am fortunate that I have the “ luxury” of buying certain plants wholesale. Having a large garden I tend to buy plants in threes. I bought 3 Exchorda x Macrantha recently, a shrub I have never grown before. The plants are not substantial, a bit...
I am fortunate that I have the “ luxury” of buying certain plants wholesale. Having a large garden I tend to buy plants in threes. I bought 3 Exchorda x Macrantha recently, a shrub I have never...
hailbopp, May 31, 2021
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hailbopp
May 31, 2021
Sowing grass seed on clay soil, what next ?
It needs compacting and those clods breaking up more or adding topsoil might be easier to make a seeded.
It needs compacting and those clods breaking up more or adding topsoil might be easier to make a seeded.
It needs compacting and those clods breaking up more or adding topsoil might be easier to make a seeded.
It needs compacting and those clods breaking up more or adding topsoil might be easier to make a seeded.
dennew55, May 30, 2021
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JWK
May 30, 2021
Has My Rhubarb Gone to Seed?
Post a picture of them @peter121 otherwise it's very difficult to guess
Post a picture of them @peter121 otherwise it's very difficult to guess
Post a picture of them @peter121 otherwise it's very difficult to guess
Post a picture of them @peter121 otherwise it's very difficult to guess
eddybaby, May 10, 2021 ... 2
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JWK
May 30, 2021
New plant quality inspection opinion.
Looks like the damage happened last year, and quite early in the year as it was attempting to heal it over during last season. Think I'd just send an e mail saying the quality is not as...
Looks like the damage happened last year, and quite early in the year as it was attempting to heal it over during last season. Think I'd just send an e mail saying the quality is not as expected, but you cant be bothered to go through the process of sending it back.I think its know as feedback.
Looks like the damage happened last year, and quite early in the year as it was attempting to heal it over during last season. Think I'd just send an e mail saying the quality is not as expected, but you cant be bothered to go through the...
Looks like the damage happened last year, and quite early in the year as it was attempting to heal it over during last season. Think I'd just send an e mail saying the quality is not as...
Perki, May 27, 2021
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pete
May 27, 2021
Rhodochiton atrosanguineus 'Purple Bells'
thomson and morgan have young plants selling off at a reduced price as it late in the season to grow from seed as it not long till mid summer solstice on the 21 June lolRhodochiton...
thomson and morgan have young plants selling off at a reduced price as it late in the season to grow from seed as it not long till mid summer solstice on the 21 June lolRhodochiton atrosanguineus | Thompson & Morgan
thomson and morgan have young plants selling off at a reduced price as it late in the season to grow from seed as it not long till mid summer solstice on the 21 June lolRhodochiton atrosanguineus | Thompson & Morgan
thomson and morgan have young plants selling off at a reduced price as it late in the season to grow from seed as it not long till mid summer solstice on the 21 June lolRhodochiton...
JWK, May 25, 2021
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313
Spruce
May 27, 2021
Clematis - Dead?
It looks like a Montana. You can hack it right down to a few main stems, give it some blood, fish and bone and water during dry spells. It should rejuvenate, but after clearing away the old, woody...
It looks like a Montana. You can hack it right down to a few main stems, give it some blood, fish and bone and water during dry spells. It should rejuvenate, but after clearing away the old, woody stuff, you'll need to train the new growth to grow where you want it.
It looks like a Montana. You can hack it right down to a few main stems, give it some blood, fish and bone and water during dry spells. It should rejuvenate, but after clearing away the old, woody stuff, you'll need to train the new growth to...
It looks like a Montana. You can hack it right down to a few main stems, give it some blood, fish and bone and water during dry spells. It should rejuvenate, but after clearing away the old, woody...
stuartp22, May 25, 2021
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noisette47
May 25, 2021
How do you prop up an Amaryllis?
Real problem is you are growing it at the wrong time of the year. They sell them as houseplants but best overwintered in a cool greenhouse leafless. It then comes into growth around April, (in a...
Real problem is you are growing it at the wrong time of the year. They sell them as houseplants but best overwintered in a cool greenhouse leafless. It then comes into growth around April, (in a normal year, but May in one like this year), and flowers in June on shorter stronger stems, it then...
Real problem is you are growing it at the wrong time of the year. They sell them as houseplants but best overwintered in a cool greenhouse leafless. It then comes into growth around April, (in a normal year, but May in one like this year), and...
Real problem is you are growing it at the wrong time of the year. They sell them as houseplants but best overwintered in a cool greenhouse leafless. It then comes into growth around April, (in a...

Kristen, May 25, 2021
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pete
May 25, 2021
x 3
Do you light your garden at night?
Gardens always look lovely with a full moon, but for those darker nights, we discovered these solar LED lights. We liked the simple clean design, resonable price and the fact they haven't stopped...
Gardens always look lovely with a full moon, but for those darker nights, we discovered these solar LED lights. We liked the simple clean design, resonable price and the fact they haven't stopped working since purchase 2 months ago - even through all the bad weather. The lights cast a subtle...
Gardens always look lovely with a full moon, but for those darker nights, we discovered these solar LED lights. We liked the simple clean design, resonable price and the fact they haven't stopped working since purchase 2 months ago - even through...
Gardens always look lovely with a full moon, but for those darker nights, we discovered these solar LED lights. We liked the simple clean design, resonable price and the fact they haven't stopped...
Stuart Fawcett, May 24, 2021 ... 2
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608
DevonPhil
May 25, 2021

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