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I have found that article I read about Reproductive Biology of British Poppies This is it -Yesterday saw two more pink & white poppies opening, more of the smaller red flowers and what appears to be a bud containing a white flower that is close to opening.I have taken a few more...

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.

Hey Shiney, thanks for the input.I did give them a good water earlier, the sun has made it's round now and they're back in the shade and now they have gone back to their usual appearance again. It does make sense that they are lacking water rather than too much sun, they are a plant from North...

We have Wilko's here "M" but they don't sell plants or seeds only gardening equipment so there's no chance of making a comparison.

Many thanks everyone, if I get them as far as the garden, I will make sure that I keep an eye on them, but would like the birds to get what they need, so will start a diary of when to do certain things.Will keep an eye on them now and hopefully the second leaves will appear soon.Thank you...

Just be aware with Lady's Mantle, that if you let it, it will seed everywhere! I have only ever bought one plant!

Hi @newgardner I have to Pieris starting to go a flaming red they stunning besides when they have the pearl drops on them I have two either side of my decking

Awe thanks Owl I will do that

P.S. Suggest you start a new thread for each question, otherwise replies to various questions overlap each other and get confusing Also helps other folk who come along later haveing Googled a specific question

I have brought the bindweed under control by gathering the shoots of each plant together and gently pulling directly upwards. This will remove about 6" of root at the same time. Then it gives you time to work on applying weed killer onto any new leaves that come through.During the growing...

I think that might be it then, as the bark at the base is peeling, although I can't see any white growth underneath it. What do I do now then? I understand it gets in through the roots? Will other plants and trees in the garden also have it? It's going to be such a big loss as it also screens us...

Yes I think you might be right there His are on a retaining wall of about four feet at the front of his house. I think the amount of sun is probably the same but drainage probably better.Thanks for the advice though, will look for a better position before planting.

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

Thank you harry, that's really helpful! I've got plenty of shredding so will do what you've done.

thanks im just going to hire 2 labourers and pay them daily at the end of the day. I will be buying everything else myself so i know where the money is goingIve found the geotextile membrane but would a woven one or non woven one be best to put on top of the rubble before putting soil down

Mix them up.

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.

I agree with Verdun, plant slowly but plant what you think would be right for your garden and don't be too restricted by the advice in the books as, apart from the experienced specialists, there are, in my humble opinion, no experts but only experienced, knowledgeable gardeners.....who still...

Probably not stored right. Probably damp had got in at some point, letting it go bad in the box.

Thanks for the kind words.I'm sure your husband will be able to manage it.As I said just saw the panels in half parallel with the banister. He should then be able to wiggle the two halves out of their grooves. the rest is plain sailing. The banister will not need any additional support....