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Looks like its a bit far gone to me and should have been picked earlier, it often starts to bolt if we get a warm spell.

Agree with Infradig, probably everything will be all right and the plant roots and worms will work their way through the different soils.The only issue would be if the planting holes were very small and the clay soil around undug. Even then most plants should be ok. (I have that situation in...

When choosing a permanent location for it, bear in mind that once established, it has a tendency to spread. If you plant it right on a boundary for example, it is likely to turn up next door. Your neighbours might get some free rhubarb, but equally they might not appreciate it.If you plant it...

Hi @Starkmelly , what do you want to use the areas on both sides of the trellis for? If one side is a seating area, do you have any requirements for the other side? (I'm expressing myself badly, but if for example the area behind is the kitchen door with laundry and whatnots to hide but...

It is usually mostly used as the common name for wild blackberries and comes from Middle English from about 1,000 years ago. It tends to be mainly used for wild blackberries but it is also used for unwanted vigorous plants with thorns such as wild roses (also called briar) and many others.

While they are dormant like this, they need soil that is moist but do not let it get dry. I can usually water them about every two weeks inside my garage when potted. When to plant: once all danger of frost has passed, you can plant it outside or grow it in a pot outside. You may be able to find...

I'd avoid it too at that stage, infradig! I was thinking ahead, though, as IME once established, seeded lawns are much weedier than turf. Birds, cats, wind....they all contribute It's a good suggestion hoeing off the first couple of batches before sowing, though

I always grow ours in hanging baskets, helps to avoid the dreaded Vine Weevil too .

I'd use seed compost and ensure you keep it watered, moist not soggy. Never let it dry out.Mixing in soil may introduce pathogens that may cause damping off. Also you might get weed seeds.

Deciduous trees look beautiful in winter just from their shapes. They change with the seasons, and you can grow Cyclamen under them in their leaf mould, and crocuses.

is she mentally sound enough for a visit. bet she'd love to talk about her prior home with you. As you said it is a local nursing home.

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Well it would be good to solve the enigma! I'd be able to sleep at night for a start

Doctors are generally reluctant to give steroid injections in most scenarios. They have a secret flow chart of things to try. It goes something like this:Rest and ibuprofen - in the sporting world this is a shortcut to PRICE, which stands for Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. I guess...

I won't need a path to the oil tank, that is at the front of the garden. The fence is facing North East, so catches sun throughout morning and early afternoon

Thanks all for the responses. I will be using evergreen autumn so I think it has 6% nitrogen. I will give it a go so fingers crossed!

Welcome. I have a couple of shrubs that have shed all their leaves already due to the summer we had.

Hi does anyone know how much mulch I should be putting around my holly as I have 5 and was wondering if a 60l bag is enoughThanks

My personal thoughts are, I'd get rid of it. I dont know why so many people grow bay trees, they are just down right boring.Other than cutting out the diseased parts I cant think of any other options