General Gardening Discussion

Why not paint the concrete with G4. Usually takes about 4 coats and is available in black or clear. It is totally waterproof and is used to seal concrete ponds so a stream should be no problem plus you wont have creases from the liner to worry about.John.

Thanks Palustris I will get some today, thought it may benefit from dividing but apparantly they don't like to be moved?

I have used bark mulch for 2 or 3 years without any problem. However it does its job very efficiently and stops things self seeding. Some plants are short lived and it is the self seeding that keeps the line going. But that is stopped with a thick mulch.

Thanks for that, answers my question why I couldnt find one for myself.

They are now all in pots and looking well. As you have them outside pete, does that mean they don't need heat at this time of year, or should I keep them in greenhouse until bigger? They now have frondy tops.

Hi folks, I have some AQUILEGIA SEEDS TO OFFER IF ANY ONE WANTS THEM . FLOWERS PURE WHITE, DEEP PURPLE, AND LILAC AND WHITE MIX THIS ONE IS VERIEGATED LEAVES. SEND ME PM AND ADDRESS.fancy. :D

Waheyy! the ladies back!!Nice one for that, i'll have nosey!

I have some of this allthough mine isnt in flower yet..it smells lovely..

Fantastic.Thanks, Liz.

Looks good now, so think how lovely it will be with plants growing up!

There were just a few about today before the heavens opened up and the pics I did manage have not come out well so I won't post them. I'll try again on Monday(Mutters dark mutterings about stupid auto focus cameras! )

why do i never see hedgehogs, are they rare in scotland? can i ask for some to be sent down from the outer hebrides cull?

how about a solar pump/ filter, or oxygenator?

Steve, As your coming down to Kernow so soon you really must take a visit to Trebah Gardens. It's the most fantasic garden on the planet and is looking spectacular at this time of year with all the Rhodis flowering. Went there yesterday for peace and inspiration and a picnic on the beach. We go...

Haha - thanks Dendy! When someone used "Mrs T" as a username, it suddenly inspired me for a change of avatar! I'll probably be "pitying the fools" who don't clear their weeds out etc from now on!

This guy seems to have written quite a few helpful articles on vegetable growing.Enjoy.http://www.westsidegardener.com/articles/index_complete.html

Maybe, depends how well made the screen is. Some horizontal timbers top & bottom would make sure.

What I'd do, is pop it in another small pot to see what it does just in case it turns into a magical plant - and use your container for your seedlings.

Dave, I think as Wishaw and Papajo said the most important thing is safety. That means a decent distance from house, fences etc. Having said that you don't have to have a huge, out of control type, bonfire. My fires were never much larger than the fire that you have in a fireplace. I made a...

10 !!! :eek: as in ten... no I bought just the one in Sainsburys last year gave it a lot of attention it looks like it is going to repay me have U seen it in flower?