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  1. ThePlantAssassin

    Mail order woes. Money taken but no plants please help

    @Spruce I've used Chris Bowers several times, most recently this year for bare rooted fruit trees. Always found them excellent and a fantastic selection of varieties. Would certainly recommend them.
    @Spruce I've used Chris Bowers several times, most recently this year for bare rooted fruit trees. Always found them excellent and a fantastic selection of varieties. Would certainly recommend them.
    @Spruce I've used Chris Bowers several times, most recently this year for bare rooted fruit trees. Always found them excellent and a fantastic selection of varieties. Would certainly recommend them.
    @Spruce I've used Chris Bowers several times, most recently this year for bare rooted fruit trees. Always found them excellent and a fantastic selection of varieties. Would certainly recommend them.
    ThePlantAssassin, Aug 9, 2019 ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Sep 14, 2019
  2. LittleEd

    Dead lawn. Best way forward?

    New gardens are always exciting. How long have you had your new garden? Can you post some pictures. If it’s an overgrown garden that was once cultivated there could be some treasures lurking...
    New gardens are always exciting. How long have you had your new garden? Can you post some pictures. If it’s an overgrown garden that was once cultivated there could be some treasures lurking around unnoticed so far. For this reason I would not “kill it all off”. You could be inadvertently...
    New gardens are always exciting. How long have you had your new garden? Can you post some pictures. If it’s an overgrown garden that was once cultivated there could be some treasures lurking around unnoticed so far. For this reason I would not...
    New gardens are always exciting. How long have you had your new garden? Can you post some pictures. If it’s an overgrown garden that was once cultivated there could be some treasures lurking...
    LittleEd, Sep 15, 2019
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    Redwing
    Sep 15, 2019
  3. Airwalk

    How to rescue 10 Week Old Turf Dying A Slow Death....

    Ok, will follow this course of action and see how things go, thanks for all your help and everyone else's input. I will report back at some point once I have given things time to develop. Ta. :blue thumb:
    Ok, will follow this course of action and see how things go, thanks for all your help and everyone else's input. I will report back at some point once I have given things time to develop. Ta. :blue thumb:
    Ok, will follow this course of action and see how things go, thanks for all your help and everyone else's input. I will report back at some point once I have given things time to develop. Ta. :blue thumb:
    Ok, will follow this course of action and see how things go, thanks for all your help and everyone else's input. I will report back at some point once I have given things time to develop. Ta. :blue thumb:
    Airwalk, Sep 16, 2019
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    Airwalk
    Sep 18, 2019
  4. icehockeyuk

    Any tips for reviving Geranium endressii?

    My commiserations :)
    My commiserations :)
    My commiserations :)
    My commiserations :)
    icehockeyuk, Sep 16, 2019
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    noisette47
    Sep 19, 2019
  5. Barders

    Box Hedges - Am I killing them with kindness or something worse please?

    Thank you again :ThankYou:, apart from giving them their shower tomorrow, I will stop watering them now and give the poor things a chance :biggrin:
    Thank you again :ThankYou:, apart from giving them their shower tomorrow, I will stop watering them now and give the poor things a chance :biggrin:
    Thank you again :ThankYou:, apart from giving them their shower tomorrow, I will stop watering them now and give the poor things a chance :biggrin:
    Thank you again :ThankYou:, apart from giving them their shower tomorrow, I will stop watering them now and give the poor things a chance :biggrin:
    Barders, Sep 28, 2019
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    Barders
    Sep 28, 2019
  6. GrahamDuffield

    Looking for ideas for a large planter !

    Thanks everyone for the ideas... it's now planted up! Was a minefield at the garden centre, so taking your advices on board, I went for:Festuca Glauca Intense Blue Heuchera Sugar Plum Heuchera...
    Thanks everyone for the ideas... it's now planted up! Was a minefield at the garden centre, so taking your advices on board, I went for:Festuca Glauca Intense Blue Heuchera Sugar Plum Heuchera Georgia Plum Ophiopogon Planiscapus Nigrescens Carex Oshimensis and Choisya Arctic Gold for the...
    Thanks everyone for the ideas... it's now planted up! Was a minefield at the garden centre, so taking your advices on board, I went for:Festuca Glauca Intense Blue Heuchera Sugar Plum Heuchera Georgia Plum Ophiopogon Planiscapus...
    Thanks everyone for the ideas... it's now planted up! Was a minefield at the garden centre, so taking your advices on board, I went for:Festuca Glauca Intense Blue Heuchera Sugar Plum Heuchera...
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    GrahamDuffield, Sep 25, 2019
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    GrahamDuffield
    Sep 29, 2019
  7. OzT

    What is this called please?

    Thanks noisette47
    Thanks noisette47
    Thanks noisette47
    Thanks noisette47
    OzT, Oct 1, 2019
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    OzT
    Oct 1, 2019
  8. Brian Wilson

    What is this berry- bearing bush? And are these strawberry plants?

    In the last pic, I'd be wondering about creeping buttercup. They have similar leaves. Also looks like some ground ivy in there.
    In the last pic, I'd be wondering about creeping buttercup. They have similar leaves. Also looks like some ground ivy in there.
    In the last pic, I'd be wondering about creeping buttercup. They have similar leaves. Also looks like some ground ivy in there.
    In the last pic, I'd be wondering about creeping buttercup. They have similar leaves. Also looks like some ground ivy in there.
    Brian Wilson, Oct 3, 2019
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    Graham B
    Oct 3, 2019
  9. McTavish14

    plant hydrangea glam rock

    Because the pot is narrower at the bottom in the picture, I would use a knife, cut straight down and carefully lift it. Or, depending on the weight, I might put the pot upside down and then...
    Because the pot is narrower at the bottom in the picture, I would use a knife, cut straight down and carefully lift it. Or, depending on the weight, I might put the pot upside down and then carefully extract the shrub. If it has roots growing from the bottom of the pot and these have grown into...
    Because the pot is narrower at the bottom in the picture, I would use a knife, cut straight down and carefully lift it. Or, depending on the weight, I might put the pot upside down and then carefully extract the shrub. If it has roots growing...
    Because the pot is narrower at the bottom in the picture, I would use a knife, cut straight down and carefully lift it. Or, depending on the weight, I might put the pot upside down and then...
    McTavish14, Oct 5, 2019
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    luis_pr
    Oct 7, 2019
  10. frank taylor

    REUSE SOIL

    Perhaps I may have mentioned that my garden is a couple of foot higher than nextdoors. Why?In the greenhouse, I use J A Bowers MPC for everything. Fair do's over the years I have followed my...
    Perhaps I may have mentioned that my garden is a couple of foot higher than nextdoors. Why?In the greenhouse, I use J A Bowers MPC for everything. Fair do's over the years I have followed my peers and used JI mixtures, even mixed my own according to the age old specifications. Probably...
    Perhaps I may have mentioned that my garden is a couple of foot higher than nextdoors. Why?In the greenhouse, I use J A Bowers MPC for everything. Fair do's over the years I have followed my peers and used JI mixtures, even mixed my own...
    Perhaps I may have mentioned that my garden is a couple of foot higher than nextdoors. Why?In the greenhouse, I use J A Bowers MPC for everything. Fair do's over the years I have followed my...
    frank taylor, Sep 27, 2019 ... 2
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    Mike Allen
    Oct 8, 2019
  11. Gn0me

    Bleach instead of weed killer?

    Okay, bleach it isn't. I thought it might be just more effective but now realising it may be too effective in terms of damaging, even for a patio. I guess it'll murder all the creepie crawlies as...
    Okay, bleach it isn't. I thought it might be just more effective but now realising it may be too effective in terms of damaging, even for a patio. I guess it'll murder all the creepie crawlies as well. Can't have that on my conscience. Thanks very much, case closed!
    Okay, bleach it isn't. I thought it might be just more effective but now realising it may be too effective in terms of damaging, even for a patio. I guess it'll murder all the creepie crawlies as well. Can't have that on my conscience. Thanks...
    Okay, bleach it isn't. I thought it might be just more effective but now realising it may be too effective in terms of damaging, even for a patio. I guess it'll murder all the creepie crawlies as...
    Gn0me, Nov 3, 2019
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    Gn0me
    Nov 3, 2019
  12. icehockeyuk

    This is probably a stupid question, but.... Are Wargrave Pink (Hardy Geranium) a weed?

    Friends. The subject here is a member of the cransebill family. As with all plants, over the years plants have been enjoyed or hated. Botanists and scientists have compiled volumes about them. ...
    Friends. The subject here is a member of the cransebill family. As with all plants, over the years plants have been enjoyed or hated. Botanists and scientists have compiled volumes about them. The final answer rests with YOU. Do you like it or hate it? Example. The cranesbill family is...
    Friends. The subject here is a member of the cransebill family. As with all plants, over the years plants have been enjoyed or hated. Botanists and scientists have compiled volumes about them. The final answer rests with YOU. Do you like it...
    Friends. The subject here is a member of the cransebill family. As with all plants, over the years plants have been enjoyed or hated. Botanists and scientists have compiled volumes about them. ...
    icehockeyuk, Sep 15, 2019
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    Mike Allen
    Nov 10, 2019
  13. Barders

    Moving a Verbascum, Great Mullein?

    Thank you so much Shiney, loads more on my list for the Spring now!Also thank you for the invite, that is kind of you to think of me and I am sure you're garden is wonderful. Mum and I used to...
    Thank you so much Shiney, loads more on my list for the Spring now!Also thank you for the invite, that is kind of you to think of me and I am sure you're garden is wonderful. Mum and I used to go open gardens regularly, both here and in France, where we lived for a couple of years. Sadly, she...
    Thank you so much Shiney, loads more on my list for the Spring now!Also thank you for the invite, that is kind of you to think of me and I am sure you're garden is wonderful. Mum and I used to go open gardens regularly, both here and in...
    Thank you so much Shiney, loads more on my list for the Spring now!Also thank you for the invite, that is kind of you to think of me and I am sure you're garden is wonderful. Mum and I used to...
    Barders, Nov 24, 2019
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    Barders
    Nov 25, 2019
  14. Jade86

    New allotment need help

    I have an article on my PC (much too big to insert here) but it makes the valid point Jade86 that, for every hard and fast piece of advice you'll receive, someone else will do the opposite. The...
    I have an article on my PC (much too big to insert here) but it makes the valid point Jade86 that, for every hard and fast piece of advice you'll receive, someone else will do the opposite. The value of spuds for 'cleaning' ground is based on the science that, because they're 90% water, they...
    I have an article on my PC (much too big to insert here) but it makes the valid point Jade86 that, for every hard and fast piece of advice you'll receive, someone else will do the opposite. The value of spuds for 'cleaning' ground is based on...
    I have an article on my PC (much too big to insert here) but it makes the valid point Jade86 that, for every hard and fast piece of advice you'll receive, someone else will do the opposite. The...
    Jade86, Nov 11, 2019
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    Coachman
    Dec 3, 2019
  15. Hehfaar

    Raised planters. Sort of.

    All comments taken on board, and mine wouldn't work (as is) because the 'boards' are held up by lengths of stout angle iron driven into the soil. Hehfaar's concrete would prevent that but, if she...
    All comments taken on board, and mine wouldn't work (as is) because the 'boards' are held up by lengths of stout angle iron driven into the soil. Hehfaar's concrete would prevent that but, if she goes for the brick wall idea, drainage holes will be vital to prevent waterlogging. Good luck.
    All comments taken on board, and mine wouldn't work (as is) because the 'boards' are held up by lengths of stout angle iron driven into the soil. Hehfaar's concrete would prevent that but, if she goes for the brick wall idea, drainage holes will...
    All comments taken on board, and mine wouldn't work (as is) because the 'boards' are held up by lengths of stout angle iron driven into the soil. Hehfaar's concrete would prevent that but, if she...
    Hehfaar, Dec 3, 2019
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    Coachman
    Dec 5, 2019
  16. Soiled

    Wisteria

    Thanks guys, that's really useful info. Just what I was looking for. Thanks again.
    Thanks guys, that's really useful info. Just what I was looking for. Thanks again.
    Thanks guys, that's really useful info. Just what I was looking for. Thanks again.
    Thanks guys, that's really useful info. Just what I was looking for. Thanks again.
    Soiled, May 19, 2018 ... 2
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    Philly
    Dec 18, 2019
  17. Rikki McNeill

    What to do with this??

    @Rikki McNeill Down near Stansted airport - so you can fly down :heehee:
    @Rikki McNeill Down near Stansted airport - so you can fly down :heehee:
    @Rikki McNeill Down near Stansted airport - so you can fly down :heehee:
    @Rikki McNeill Down near Stansted airport - so you can fly down :heehee:
    Rikki McNeill, Dec 15, 2019
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    shiney
    Dec 19, 2019
  18. Craigy16ed

    Raised bed suggestions

    Haha It doesn’t look that good underneath trust me
    Haha It doesn’t look that good underneath trust me
    Haha It doesn’t look that good underneath trust me
    Haha It doesn’t look that good underneath trust me
    Craigy16ed, Dec 27, 2019
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    Craigy16ed
    Dec 29, 2019
  19. tangham
    Like x 3

    Tropical plants for UK garden.

    So much depends on whether the OP is intending to create an overall 'picture' giving an impression of lush tropicality, or just to grow a few tender, architectural plants. As NigelJ said, cold...
    So much depends on whether the OP is intending to create an overall 'picture' giving an impression of lush tropicality, or just to grow a few tender, architectural plants. As NigelJ said, cold winds, harsh sun and an exposed site limit the options considerably, because most true tropicals have...
    So much depends on whether the OP is intending to create an overall 'picture' giving an impression of lush tropicality, or just to grow a few tender, architectural plants. As NigelJ said, cold winds, harsh sun and an exposed site limit the...
    So much depends on whether the OP is intending to create an overall 'picture' giving an impression of lush tropicality, or just to grow a few tender, architectural plants. As NigelJ said, cold...
    tangham, Jan 5, 2020
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    noisette47
    Jan 7, 2020
  20. Nick Richardson

    Suggestions For Wall Plant Beginner

    Sorry, I should have clarified - I’d put the snowdrops in the shade that the tree to the right, or the large shrub (forsythia/weigelia?) to the left, will provide in the summer.... I manage to...
    Sorry, I should have clarified - I’d put the snowdrops in the shade that the tree to the right, or the large shrub (forsythia/weigelia?) to the left, will provide in the summer.... I manage to grow snowdrops in my south-west facing and sloping sandy soil, though to be sure they are much slower...
    Sorry, I should have clarified - I’d put the snowdrops in the shade that the tree to the right, or the large shrub (forsythia/weigelia?) to the left, will provide in the summer.... I manage to grow snowdrops in my south-west facing and sloping...
    Sorry, I should have clarified - I’d put the snowdrops in the shade that the tree to the right, or the large shrub (forsythia/weigelia?) to the left, will provide in the summer.... I manage to...
    Nick Richardson, Jan 23, 2020
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    798
    Sian in Belgium
    Jan 25, 2020
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