General Gardening Discussion

A scented amarylis called jewel a little too subtle for my proboscisclick to enlarge

How is it coming along?Any progress yet?

is it better to grow it in pots and how long does it take to produce flowers?

any idea why this is the third time that my gypsophila seedlings die after reaching 3-4 cm? They are indoors in a pot.

What is the best time of year to take cuttings of Photynia? I have 'Red Robin' and last year I took a few cuttings and none survived although one did take but later died when I brought it into the house. Perhaps it was too warm for it. Is there a special way to take the cuttings?

Cant find anyone who stocks this camelia .Last yr contacted Loder Plants they had it but were out of stock plants to send out and to contact in Feb .After doing this they do not have it in stock.Coudl give me Crimson King but want yuletide or nothing.Does anyone know where I can find...

Hi, im after some sage like advice. After living in my terrace for the past 14 months, i decided to clear the rear alley way. This is a communial path providing rear access to four houses. As this is communial, its up to the residents to maintain, not the council , however im the only resident...

In Elect propagator 3rd Feb also Bird of Paradise Pete.

Just wondered if anyone has been taking an interest in what is going on down at Hadspen? Website www.thehadspenparabola.com gives details. For anyone who visited the garden when it was run by Nori and Sandra Pope it will be interesting!

I have a willow tree which is about 20 foor high. when I bought the house about 5 years ago it was large and sprawling but we hired a tree surgeon to cut it back by reducing it height by about a third. it cost about �£150.2 years later we cut it back again and this time to a more attractive...

Planted Oca and Ulluco in the spring having been inspired by Simon Hickmotts 'Growing Unusual Vegetables' book to try something different. I started them off in the greenhouse in pots and then planted them out in April in a deep bed that was treated with lots of lovely well rotted manure. The...

Hey all, just a continuation of my thread in Beginners, but how would i safely and effeciently go about getting rid of mass bedding plants left to go out of control, and also weeds that have gone crazy from inbetween paving slabs?Whats the best way to pull them out and make sure they're gone...

Hi there,just to let you know that we have acumulated our latest updates into one massive bumper update for october.http://www.lottieblogs.co.uk/onu.aspx Jobs inlcude strange produce that is still growing, new equipment being built as well as winter prep startinglet us know what you think.

can anyone help me get rid of aplant or weed invading my garden and lawn called babys tears as it is only surface rooting . lawn weedkiller doesnt touch it.thanks carolla.

One would not imagine that you can get "indigo blue" dye from this plant...

Has been updated !Go on, take a look ?

my production...(although they are in Italy at the moment)1)Chrysanthemum, if I remember right...(I clearly remember though that it grew unbelievably slowly) 2)plumeria my beautiful...

Hi guys iv just got 2 of theses bananas as i like them.Doese anyone have any pics of a larger plant please.Its just that iv never seen one when there a good size. My ones a re still only a foot high ish.Many thanks..daz

Hello all, just to let you know that I have posted my latest update and to say thanks to those of you who have ordered some of my Sweet Pea seeds, thanks Steve.http://www.myallotments.com