General Gardening Discussion

Thanks a lot for all the responses. They've proved helpful.Taking into consideration all the feedback, I'm probably going to finish off weeding one of the borders as I'm getting there with it. Both the gravel and the turfing are jobs for down the line as other things are needing done first,...

It will function without question if it will start. No legal requirement to have this if you are not employing anybody to use it, but be careful if children are about. Can usually park it to a tree if in doubt; vary your route to empty so it cannot follow you ! If you buy a cable to replace that...

I agree with the others' there's something different in the environment in that section and it 's probably the trees (shade in summer, roots).If you want to try more irrigation, as a last-ditch attempt before replacing those laurels with something else (maybe fence panels if no hedging will...

Yes i know, but they also like to drop some and new plants start growing. I've seen this just in the patch where the cotoneaster is but i bet they drop them in neighbouring gardens too. There is just the stump left now. I don't like removing plants but i am determined to replace it with...

You are welcome They are lovely plants and add a lot to the garden, provided that they are carefully managed. Unfortunately they have a bad reputation in the UK due to the poor knowledge of stockists and property developers, to the detriment of the innocent gardener and neighbours!

@shiney Unfortuntely, on top of the germ phobia, he doesn't trust people he doesn't know. He's a bit of a nightmare. Thank you for your incredibly kind offer

That makes sense, I'll need to wait and see, I guess it's the only way to find out for sure.

400 is enough for grass

Having been following the thread elsewhere regarding green wheely bins, and folks perceived need for them, there surely must be enough 'waste' to provide for the few folk who are willing and able to compost and choose to grow veg at all. I was sent a copy of a recent (Feb) report on the need...

As and when needed.

Just to add it depends how much root you have managed to get because ideally you need the leaves to provide the energy to the plant for it to recover and grow strongly.

Bark would improve the look and keep weeds away. My neighbour’s cat doesn’t like my bark mulch. I use the large size, not the smaller decorative chippings.

Then there's plants I wouldn't grow because I don't like the name. I believe there's a rose called Cliff Richards

Yes, the shrubby areas at infradig at home get this treatment including thorny* things, via the shredder. Tend to leave the pile to 'mature' prior to spreading; effectively a walking compost heap. *not the berberis or pyracanthra but includes rose prunings when green and soft

Can you modify/cut these to perform ?;or these ?

Thanks for al your replies & help.I will on your recommendations buy another product .

Sadly it didn't survive. My local Chinese take away lady gave it to me...perhaps she'll give me another....I'll try and tempt her with a swap for one of my healthy plants Thanks for your advice

It's also normal for the young one to loose a leaf now and then, but make sure it's in the right conditions - bright but not direct burning sun, not too cold, humidity in the air, allow the water to drain through when you water it and discard any excess that collects in the saucer, and allow the...

Hi, and welcome. Do you know what type of tree it is? I would certainly cut that root off, as close to the tree as possible, and GENTLY but FIRMLY pull as much of the root out as possible.Personally, I wouldn't keep a tree that close to the house, solely because the roots will continue to grow...