General Gardening Discussion

Hi FF, I have grown some plants of pubescens, which I think is another name for edulis.I sowed the seed about four years ago now and after a slow start they are really getting going now, which is good as I think its one of the bigger types. Its just like growing grass, but longer term, and...

Hi Tigerlilly. You have some interesting things there. I would be very interested in the Salvia - I don't know that one. I am currently growing quite a few different Salvia varieties - its become a Salvia year for me. I have sent you a PM.

Id use it to multch the base of the hedge and around shrubs.BTW if Id been doing the job Id of sudgested laying rather than just topping it as this creates a denser hedge.

These days I dont lift them, I cut the stem to 6" then multch with compost or similar, 95 % come back fine, even in very exposed gardens.If I want to divide the tubers I do it in the spring.When I used to lift them, I would stick them in a wooden box with no compost and a sprinkle of...

Jean this project sounds wonderful, I love the old enchanting churchyards that are kind of wooded with the bulbs croping up all over the place.I think you are right snowdrops work much better if they are green.I wish you well with your project.Hel.xxx.

Strongylodon is the expert on Callistemon he will probably know.

Hi Dan & Welcome to GC.... I am sure someone will be able to advise you, but really we need to know what it is.... Here are the instructions for loading photos on to the site.... http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=31;t=000174Get yourself an accout with...

Bum missed it yet again although I did catch the tail end of it!Hel.xxx.

Trachelospermum aren`t the fastest growing climbers but stick with it, they are worth it. The Clematis could take over so keep an eye on them. You say you used a general bonemeal based fertiliser, was that bonemeal or fish, blood, and bone? Bonemeal is used to encourage root growth whereas fish,...

Jane to the forum.Herbs are indeed a great bunch of multi purpose plants to grow, the lovely scent of them drifts past me when I brush against mine along my path.I have managed to find you a site hopefully it will be able to help you out.Hel.xxx.http://www.gardenersclub.co.uk/growingherbs.asp

Basicly yes, To put it very generally you should be looking at removing dead wood and a few healthy long stems, and tieing in the remainder of long stems and reduceing the lateral shoots by 1/3.

I have moved some of mine at this time some people say leave it until a bit later but I cut all mine down a bit and transferred them to there new site

Nice blog Oktarine - good on you. Keep reminding us of it from time to time.Some helpful info on there - you've inspired me to start my tomatoe seedlings.All the best, TC

Shrub roses I do early to mid March.Other roses I prune back 1/3 in late november to prevent windrock /remove long shoots then properly prune any time between Jan and march thinning out growth, reducing it and removing dead wood.Remember to be quite heavy handed with your summer dead...

I don`t see a problem with gravel boards Charlie, as long as you treat them with a water based preservative. As for the rabbits, there is a product on the market called Renardine which is pretty effective.

Hi Mac I have a Pieris (Flaming Silver)It does,ent like a severe pruning, Just a light trim ,It flowers in April- May ,I Trim it after It has flowered.

Which orchids Rydall? Hey I'm getting all your questions. We must have similar tastes and problems.

Welcome GSM, I'm sure your contributions will be of great use to us. I've called you GSM because we already have a regular Pete on here. :D

Not tried that one, but regarding the flowering time, bear in mind Daves Garden is an American site and may have been sown in better a climate than ours and flowered earlier. Give it a try.

http://www.binnyplants.co.uk/index.php Try these guys Lintama.