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Just a random thought...Hydrangeas can be red, pink, blue, white, and variants of those colours.Blue hydrangeas will turn pink if the soil is alkaline. Hence the special feed to keep them 'true blue'. However, if you have a pink hydrangea, no amount of acidifying the soil will make it flower...

Hi aeinhardt hope these might help you..

I think the problem is the water table is quite high, combined with clay. I do have an airator which I use on a regular bases but I think O need to actually raise the ground level slightly over time

Ah yes, I think I've seen them in the garden. Thanks!

Within October as a rule of thumb, the sooner the better though. It will allow more time to become established before Xmas and you may be able to get a cut or two in before the end of the year. Your first cut should only be a very light trim and at least a minimum of 4-6 weeks after turfing.

Sorry Rapha, I think you may find it will struggle. They prefer full sun and a milder region as they are prone to frost damage.

Thanks so much .

Excellent, thanks all.

Anything laid over tender plants will help but I would be a bit loathe to lay conifer branches as they're fairly heavy and may damage them. If they're really tender plants then a better organised arrangement should be made - fleece or other protection.

Hi Anthony, yes there are a few new leaves that have a reddish tint to them. I had a google and a chat with the neighbour and I think you are right that it is a Forest Flame. It looks healthy in it's new spot, and as I say we got a really large part of the root so it should hopeful take well....

It was a while ago that I looked at climbers so my memory is a bit hazy but I *think* that ivy, Virginia creeper, honeysuckle and clematis were all ok for North facing walls/shade. I'm going to need one on the side of the garage at some point!

Hi Harry & ,You could put it in the compost bins,& I believe if you put it around your fruit trees/bushes & plants it will help the fruit swell. You could also rotovate it into your land, I've put quite a lot on my veggie patch, we have clay soil which is obviously very heavy, an old man...

Not all plants in pots like to sit in a saucer, but when growing actively in the summer it's a good idea for your choices. Take the saucer away over winter and raise the pot so the roots don't freeze.

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Leave them outside.

Picture 2 & 4 Chrysanthemums 1 & 3 either chrysanthemum or osteospermum I think. Hope this helps.

Good bog reading that one

Not quite the same, but last year I laid a slab path across the edge of a small lawn and also use it to get the mower on to the lawn.Instead of trying to make an edging to stop the slabs moving I used angle iron at the sides. I just cut the iron into 9" pieces and hammered them into the soil...

Good morning @Rapha I'm not at all sure it could be a permanent fixture in a pot but this link might help you my friendStar jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) With its glossy evergreen foliage and wonderfully sweet white flowers in summer, star jasmine deserves a spot in any garden...

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Gaby. There is no need for two stakes as it allows the tree some movement when it's windy. The stake is best close to the tree and on the side of the prevailing wind which will allow it's trunk to move away from the stake and lessen any damage from rubbing. As you...