General Gardening Discussion

Sorry for the endless questions, but here's another one! I have a few shrubs planted in large pots: A forsythia, a twisted hazel and a japanese cherry (prunus kojonomai), as they are in very large pots is it ok to underplant them to add some interest? Which would be best, bulbs or...

I planted a solanum alba last last late spring which grew really quickly and flowered.During the winter months it looks dead, do you have to trim it back to the roots, or will it revive from where it left off?Any help appreciated. Thanks.

I am going to start some serious garden centre shopping methinks.

If you want to move them wait until they have flowered then dig them up. Dig out a little trench in a corner you are not bothered about and "plant" them in there. Mark the spot. When you are ready to plant them in their final positions dig the bulbs out of the trench and plant them where you...

Sorry Aaron, I have only just seen this post-not that it would have made much difference I hadn't a clue, so thanks........now I know.

I Purchased a new Cylinder Lawn Mower over a month ago.it was a good price ,so the wife told me to order it. i had my reservations at the time thinking,its freezing out there ,i wont be cutting my grass for Ages,i will need to store it ,she said (BUY IT!!). went on line today the same Mower has...

my little daffs are just beginning to open up , and my primroses are in flower , and i have one flower on a hellebore that i put in a few months ago .

I don't suppose Atom bombs did much good for the atmosphere either ,but there is no doubt some are making money out of "global waming".Buying and selling carbon issues.and also filling our country with Wind turbo monstrosities.

Does mulching come under composting...? Apologies if this is in the wrong place!I am toying with the idea of making my own mulch, and was wondering how many people do this? Are there any online reasources you recommend...?

What Peter says!:gnthb:

I would second JWK Hetty. That's the way to go with your raised bed. The bit under your dining room window which is in the shade would be good for lettuce and Pak Choi. They both do perfectly well in containers which don't have to be too deep and are happy in shade.

Well I managed to get it done (and burned) just before it started raining. I was amazed at how much new growth was coming through already, so definitiely the right time to do it!

Thank you very much both for answering I can't remember what kind of roses they are and in my wisdom I obviously decided not to keep the plant labels (note to self for future!)..so I will take a pic over the next few days to show you and you can see what you think. God bless xx

Thanks everyone for your help. It's much appreciated.

I wouldn't be that happy moving any bush - though you probably can. And perhaps now's the time.Incidently all Salvia microphylla are said to be short lived - only about 4 to 5 years. So at some point it might be worth taking some cuttings. My oldest one is about seven years old and still...

Thank you everyone. I will pinch out two and leave two, and try a little experiment. There seem to be good arguments for both!

It's a magical time, I get a real kick seeing seeds germinate every year. :thumb:

Have a look at the Enviromesh at www.gardening-naturally.com :gnthb:

People sem strangly scared to prune lavender, it can last 15 or 20 years if cut pretty hard back about this time each year (after a lighter trim the previous autumn) It looks brutal when done but with a feed and water is lush but compact in no time. The key is to go as hard as possible without...

:thumb: I started with a clump Steve, they are very welcome self seeders in the garden as far as I am concerned, their tiny white/pinkflowers & dark leaves are so striking, :wink: but they turn up everywhere if you're not careful... :hehe: