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  1. Palmer Dunwich

    Rats in compost due for greenhouse (novice composter)

    That's a cracking crop, Coachman, and one to be proud of:thumbsup:
    That's a cracking crop, Coachman, and one to be proud of:thumbsup:
    That's a cracking crop, Coachman, and one to be proud of:thumbsup:
    That's a cracking crop, Coachman, and one to be proud of:thumbsup:
    Palmer Dunwich, Jan 5, 2020
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    ARMANDII
    Jan 25, 2020
  2. AmberLucy
    Friendly x 3

    Novice Gardener! Help please

    Fair enough. Coming from Mid Sussex, clay to me is a yellowish colour. Ideal for the local brickyard but hard work in the garden.
    Fair enough. Coming from Mid Sussex, clay to me is a yellowish colour. Ideal for the local brickyard but hard work in the garden.
    Fair enough. Coming from Mid Sussex, clay to me is a yellowish colour. Ideal for the local brickyard but hard work in the garden.
    Fair enough. Coming from Mid Sussex, clay to me is a yellowish colour. Ideal for the local brickyard but hard work in the garden.
    AmberLucy, Jan 10, 2020 ... 2
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    Coachman
    Jan 30, 2020
  3. KevJ

    Help with my little plot

    Thank you Perki for the advice.:dbgrtmb:
    Thank you Perki for the advice.:dbgrtmb:
    Thank you Perki for the advice.:dbgrtmb:
    Thank you Perki for the advice.:dbgrtmb:
    KevJ, Feb 10, 2020
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    KevJ
    Feb 10, 2020
  4. wren1

    Fuschia flowers too heavy for stem

    To me your problem is there is not enough light getting to your plant, with hardy bush type Fuchsia, they need to be grown in high light conditions to give your plants the best chance of basel...
    To me your problem is there is not enough light getting to your plant, with hardy bush type Fuchsia, they need to be grown in high light conditions to give your plants the best chance of basel branching, so in lower light conditions, you end up with long weak stems that do not support the...
    To me your problem is there is not enough light getting to your plant, with hardy bush type Fuchsia, they need to be grown in high light conditions to give your plants the best chance of basel branching, so in lower light conditions, you end up...
    To me your problem is there is not enough light getting to your plant, with hardy bush type Fuchsia, they need to be grown in high light conditions to give your plants the best chance of basel...
    wren1, Oct 21, 2018
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    Cuttings
    Feb 22, 2020
  5. user1805

    Camellia advice after storm damage

    A more efficeint way of doing this, is by cutting down the side of a plastic pot, then along the base and stop at the middle, place the pot around the branch so that the wound is just over 1/2 way...
    A more efficeint way of doing this, is by cutting down the side of a plastic pot, then along the base and stop at the middle, place the pot around the branch so that the wound is just over 1/2 way down, place some gaffa tape over the cut part of the pot, then fill the pot with a low nutrient...
    A more efficeint way of doing this, is by cutting down the side of a plastic pot, then along the base and stop at the middle, place the pot around the branch so that the wound is just over 1/2 way down, place some gaffa tape over the cut part of...
    A more efficeint way of doing this, is by cutting down the side of a plastic pot, then along the base and stop at the middle, place the pot around the branch so that the wound is just over 1/2 way...
    user1805, Feb 28, 2020
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    Cuttings
    Feb 29, 2020
  6. Scotty2088

    Planters/Pots

    If you are going perennial, I would start soon, I know in places in South Wales have sodden soil, so let it drain properly, you are just over the bridge from me, and unless your up in the valleys,...
    If you are going perennial, I would start soon, I know in places in South Wales have sodden soil, so let it drain properly, you are just over the bridge from me, and unless your up in the valleys, I would plan the planting up, for a couple of weeks time, you want a nice week when the ground is...
    If you are going perennial, I would start soon, I know in places in South Wales have sodden soil, so let it drain properly, you are just over the bridge from me, and unless your up in the valleys, I would plan the planting up, for a couple of...
    If you are going perennial, I would start soon, I know in places in South Wales have sodden soil, so let it drain properly, you are just over the bridge from me, and unless your up in the valleys,...
    Scotty2088, Feb 29, 2020
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    Cuttings
    Mar 1, 2020
  7. strangeloop

    Inspiration for dense/flowering new border

    Thank you everyone for the thoughts and suggestions. I'll take a little time to look into all of the plants mentioned and read through the existing thread. And maybe buy that book!The overall...
    Thank you everyone for the thoughts and suggestions. I'll take a little time to look into all of the plants mentioned and read through the existing thread. And maybe buy that book!The overall situation with our garden is that there was nothing at all living in it when we moved in, and it's...
    Thank you everyone for the thoughts and suggestions. I'll take a little time to look into all of the plants mentioned and read through the existing thread. And maybe buy that book!The overall situation with our garden is that there was nothing...
    Thank you everyone for the thoughts and suggestions. I'll take a little time to look into all of the plants mentioned and read through the existing thread. And maybe buy that book!The overall...
    strangeloop, Feb 29, 2020
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    strangeloop
    Mar 2, 2020
  8. Saul

    Laurel hedging

    Thanks, that’s really helpful.
    Thanks, that’s really helpful.
    Thanks, that’s really helpful.
    Thanks, that’s really helpful.
    Saul, Mar 2, 2020
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    Saul
    Mar 2, 2020
  9. Caelius

    Bulbs/annuals and pruning Hardy Fuchsias:

    @Kim57Not many plants like heavy shade and wet ground, so think you would be better going for plants in pots which will drain better and easier to move around etc.If you search around the...
    @Kim57Not many plants like heavy shade and wet ground, so think you would be better going for plants in pots which will drain better and easier to move around etc.If you search around the forum you will find lots of other posts about plants for shade, a few to start you off, as above, many...
    @Kim57Not many plants like heavy shade and wet ground, so think you would be better going for plants in pots which will drain better and easier to move around etc.If you search around the forum you will find lots of other posts about plants...
    @Kim57Not many plants like heavy shade and wet ground, so think you would be better going for plants in pots which will drain better and easier to move around etc.If you search around the...
    Caelius, Feb 23, 2020
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    ricky101
    Mar 13, 2020
  10. Niall

    Lawn and grass help

    Thanks for the response.Should i do anything in relation to the soil? Should I spike it? or just leave it alone until it dries out. Thanks
    Thanks for the response.Should i do anything in relation to the soil? Should I spike it? or just leave it alone until it dries out. Thanks
    Thanks for the response.Should i do anything in relation to the soil? Should I spike it? or just leave it alone until it dries out. Thanks
    Thanks for the response.Should i do anything in relation to the soil? Should I spike it? or just leave it alone until it dries out. Thanks
    Niall, Mar 15, 2020
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    Niall
    Mar 16, 2020
  11. Peter Sullivan

    Tomato seeds

    Yes, the aim is to help repopulate native orchids - especially in Wales. It will be slow! As compared to the tomatoes of this thread - I have just pricked out my Lidl mixed cherry toms -...
    Yes, the aim is to help repopulate native orchids - especially in Wales. It will be slow! As compared to the tomatoes of this thread - I have just pricked out my Lidl mixed cherry toms - germination in about a week. Whereas the orchids will be 5 years to flowering...
    Yes, the aim is to help repopulate native orchids - especially in Wales. It will be slow! As compared to the tomatoes of this thread - I have just pricked out my Lidl mixed cherry toms - germination in about a week. Whereas the orchids will be 5...
    Yes, the aim is to help repopulate native orchids - especially in Wales. It will be slow! As compared to the tomatoes of this thread - I have just pricked out my Lidl mixed cherry toms -...
    Peter Sullivan, Mar 17, 2020 ... 2
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    CarolineL
    Mar 19, 2020
  12. Mark W

    Newbie - Turf / Soil advice

    Welcome Mark. :)With the amount of growth I'd be inclined to strim the whole lot down. With Spring and new growth starting I'd leave it for a few weeks after to see how much grass if any you have...
    Welcome Mark. :)With the amount of growth I'd be inclined to strim the whole lot down. With Spring and new growth starting I'd leave it for a few weeks after to see how much grass if any you have there. If it's nearly all weeds you have choices. A systemic or glyphosate based weed killer will...
    Welcome Mark. :)With the amount of growth I'd be inclined to strim the whole lot down. With Spring and new growth starting I'd leave it for a few weeks after to see how much grass if any you have there. If it's nearly all weeds you have choices....
    Welcome Mark. :)With the amount of growth I'd be inclined to strim the whole lot down. With Spring and new growth starting I'd leave it for a few weeks after to see how much grass if any you have...
    Mark W, Mar 17, 2020
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    Sheal
    Mar 19, 2020
  13. Tara Jane

    Help for a total novice gardener

    Right. I’ll keep a good eye out for the little critters! She’s an Australian shepherd who seems to have everything’s on the menu except what I put in front of her. mid I’m honest, she’s not a big...
    Right. I’ll keep a good eye out for the little critters! She’s an Australian shepherd who seems to have everything’s on the menu except what I put in front of her. mid I’m honest, she’s not a big help in the garden. More into excavation than anything useful but she is partial to a snail. I...
    Right. I’ll keep a good eye out for the little critters! She’s an Australian shepherd who seems to have everything’s on the menu except what I put in front of her. mid I’m honest, she’s not a big help in the garden. More into excavation than...
    Right. I’ll keep a good eye out for the little critters! She’s an Australian shepherd who seems to have everything’s on the menu except what I put in front of her. mid I’m honest, she’s not a big...
    Tara Jane, Mar 22, 2020
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    Tara Jane
    Mar 22, 2020
  14. AliT

    Not enough sun!!

    The above are good ideas. Gravel and some large pots/planters where you could keep things contained and tidy with minimal maintenance. A few climbers would soften the fence.
    The above are good ideas. Gravel and some large pots/planters where you could keep things contained and tidy with minimal maintenance. A few climbers would soften the fence.
    The above are good ideas. Gravel and some large pots/planters where you could keep things contained and tidy with minimal maintenance. A few climbers would soften the fence.
    The above are good ideas. Gravel and some large pots/planters where you could keep things contained and tidy with minimal maintenance. A few climbers would soften the fence.
    AliT, Mar 23, 2020
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    Victoria
    Mar 25, 2020
  15. Maia

    What should I do with these three plants?

    Good morning @Maia my friend I think it was our illustrious friend and colleague @Fat Controller ,but if it was me it was by accident:heehee:
    Good morning @Maia my friend I think it was our illustrious friend and colleague @Fat Controller ,but if it was me it was by accident:heehee:
    Good morning @Maia my friend I think it was our illustrious friend and colleague @Fat Controller ,but if it was me it was by accident:heehee:
    Good morning @Maia my friend I think it was our illustrious friend and colleague @Fat Controller ,but if it was me it was by accident:heehee:
    Maia, Mar 27, 2020
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    wiseowl
    Mar 28, 2020
  16. Pablo8383

    Help! I need a Cheap fix for this.

    Why is there what appears to be a surface water gully grating at the back adjacent the feather edge boarded fence?As the gravel board at the bottom of the fencing would normally be level, and...
    Why is there what appears to be a surface water gully grating at the back adjacent the feather edge boarded fence?As the gravel board at the bottom of the fencing would normally be level, and the slabs appear to be level with the brick courses on the left hand side and fall towards the grassy...
    Why is there what appears to be a surface water gully grating at the back adjacent the feather edge boarded fence?As the gravel board at the bottom of the fencing would normally be level, and the slabs appear to be level with the brick courses...
    Why is there what appears to be a surface water gully grating at the back adjacent the feather edge boarded fence?As the gravel board at the bottom of the fencing would normally be level, and...
    Pablo8383, Mar 30, 2020
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    Scrungee
    Mar 31, 2020
  17. Eddie Hayes

    Tree soil depth help

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    Eddie Hayes, Apr 2, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 2, 2020
  18. HoleInOne

    How do i make my garden look good and not depressing / boring please? I am clueless!

    It's a bit personal preference, but I would go even darker - I prefer all out dark greys/blacks to the "fake wood" appearence of brown, which never seems to age as well (though I am sure others...
    It's a bit personal preference, but I would go even darker - I prefer all out dark greys/blacks to the "fake wood" appearence of brown, which never seems to age as well (though I am sure others would feel differently!) This sort of thing:orFor the shed and bench, I would say completely...
    It's a bit personal preference, but I would go even darker - I prefer all out dark greys/blacks to the "fake wood" appearence of brown, which never seems to age as well (though I am sure others would feel differently!) This sort of thing:or...
    It's a bit personal preference, but I would go even darker - I prefer all out dark greys/blacks to the "fake wood" appearence of brown, which never seems to age as well (though I am sure others...
    HoleInOne, Apr 1, 2020 ... 2
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    2nd_bassoon
    Apr 2, 2020
  19. Lianne

    Cherry Laurel advice needed please!

    I would plant a hedge that was narrower than Cherry Laurel - which is a thug. Also, when you cut Laurel (with hedge trimmer) the leaves, being big, go brown at the cut edges. If you cut it by...
    I would plant a hedge that was narrower than Cherry Laurel - which is a thug. Also, when you cut Laurel (with hedge trimmer) the leaves, being big, go brown at the cut edges. If you cut it by "pruning" branches with secateurs that avoids the issue, but its a lot more work (although not really if...
    I would plant a hedge that was narrower than Cherry Laurel - which is a thug. Also, when you cut Laurel (with hedge trimmer) the leaves, being big, go brown at the cut edges. If you cut it by "pruning" branches with secateurs that avoids the...
    I would plant a hedge that was narrower than Cherry Laurel - which is a thug. Also, when you cut Laurel (with hedge trimmer) the leaves, being big, go brown at the cut edges. If you cut it by...
    Lianne, Apr 2, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 3, 2020
  20. TJJ5621

    To cling film or not to cling film?

    As this pop up is outside the temperature range of day and night may give very erratic germination of the Petunias, Pansies not so much. I used to sow Petunias at 20/ some form of 22c and Pansies...
    As this pop up is outside the temperature range of day and night may give very erratic germination of the Petunias, Pansies not so much. I used to sow Petunias at 20/ some form of 22c and Pansies at 16/17c in a heated prop or even an airing cupboard but always covered with some form of plastic...
    As this pop up is outside the temperature range of day and night may give very erratic germination of the Petunias, Pansies not so much. I used to sow Petunias at 20/ some form of 22c and Pansies at 16/17c in a heated prop or even an airing...
    As this pop up is outside the temperature range of day and night may give very erratic germination of the Petunias, Pansies not so much. I used to sow Petunias at 20/ some form of 22c and Pansies...
    TJJ5621, Apr 3, 2020
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    strongylodon
    Apr 3, 2020
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