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Welcome to the forum.These need an acidic (ericaeous) compost different to all the other bulbs you mention.

Gad, the more I think about this job, the harder it sounds (I'm really not a builder)!

Aww really love that ARMANDII... I am hoping to create my secret place to sit this year.. I have the bench but no where to put it yet..

The pots will definitely be shaded by the balcony, and I'll keep a close eye too. I use canna terra soil which seems to retain a lot of moisture judging by my shrub/trees, so hopefully should be OK! The clematis will be here tomorrow, and I'm just about to order the periwinkle, and I've still...

Hollyhocksare the quintiscensual Cottage garden flower we all think of first I think, but they are actually not easy to grow because of rust and scale.. I cannot grow them in my back garden anymore as they immediately succumb.. At the front they do grow..

White spots suggests spider mites but they`re not wormlike. Not easy to see them let alone squish them Neem oil is good but it has to be applied more than once as it doesnt kill the insects outright, it makes them forget to eat and breed. I use neem oil fog in a pop-up chamber of doom lol

Thanks all - someone else recommended a choisya - can anyone tell me if those would be suitable please?

Thanks guys!

Thanks for the reply I'll keep an eye on it.

This is a Hogweed, they grow 5 to 6 footGiant Hogweed grows 10 foot plus and has a flower head about 2 to 3 foot across Both will cause photosensitive burns.

We have one here @Verdun ......Retailer Feedback

Thank you for the advice - I think it's definitely a pruning job - apparently they like acidic soil too so may Investigate that to see if helps new growth.

Hello Richard.....the right thing for sure....dig over and get as much manure in as possible. I would trench it in at least 60 cm deep. Then dig over again imcorporating more manure throughout the top soil. Take your time ....its all so worthwhile

Thank you for the information. I've got some tomatoes and potatoes growing in large pots and they seem to be doing nicely.My cabbages and onions didn't do so well, but it's shown me what not to do. I've started again, and perhaps it will be better this time.

Yes they are in the same soil just a few feet apart the pics aren't the best they dont have gravel thats some pots thats in the picture they are both covered in bark chippings, i use a multipurpose feeder every couple of weeks. I'll tru het better pictures today it's raining now thanks

I'd try the cut back and garlic spray Wren, I'm going to try the same for aphids. Lots of pollinating bees near by that can be hit by the insecticides. The Queens gardeners' swear by it for her Buckingham Palace's roses. I've heard milk and water works as a natural fungicide for mildew.

Thank you so much everyone I really appericiate the effort!The last one is not getting any flowers is it still a flowering plant or just a grass?

Thanks. I'll read up on this .

Depending on the strength, the residue fert may also burn any new/young growth of grass seedlings

With the white petals and shape of leaves, have to agree with @martin-f's ID Oxalis acetosellaIt seems to not be regarded as problematic, unlike other Oxalis species (debilis and particularly that damn corniculata stuff ). Such a dainty, stunning little plant that's a devious minx, especially...