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  1. Nickee

    New House, First Garden, Where to Start?

    Yes 100% agree at full price, though I have found some good bargains in the end-of-season sales, and I've rarely had an issue with the plant quality even when they're theoretically past their...
    Yes 100% agree at full price, though I have found some good bargains in the end-of-season sales, and I've rarely had an issue with the plant quality even when they're theoretically past their best. And their customer service is exceptional; a couple of years ago on a whim I bought a clematis as...
    Yes 100% agree at full price, though I have found some good bargains in the end-of-season sales, and I've rarely had an issue with the plant quality even when they're theoretically past their best. And their customer service is exceptional; a...
    Yes 100% agree at full price, though I have found some good bargains in the end-of-season sales, and I've rarely had an issue with the plant quality even when they're theoretically past their...
    Nickee, Apr 7, 2020
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    2nd_bassoon
    Apr 8, 2020
  2. Barders

    Two buddleia's not doing well, one flourishing, what am I doing wrong please?

    Brilliant @NigelJ @Nikolaos I'll get them moved over to the otherwise tomorrow ready for some lush sun over Easter. Many thanks to you both :dbgrtmb::hotsun:
    Brilliant @NigelJ @Nikolaos I'll get them moved over to the otherwise tomorrow ready for some lush sun over Easter. Many thanks to you both :dbgrtmb::hotsun:
    Brilliant @NigelJ @Nikolaos I'll get them moved over to the otherwise tomorrow ready for some lush sun over Easter. Many thanks to you both :dbgrtmb::hotsun:
    Brilliant @NigelJ @Nikolaos I'll get them moved over to the otherwise tomorrow ready for some lush sun over Easter. Many thanks to you both :dbgrtmb::hotsun:
    Barders, Apr 8, 2020
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    Barders
    Apr 8, 2020
  3. eggydread

    Droopy Acers!!

    No that's fine. Looking at the photos again what I thought I saw as a plastic inner pot i s in fact a bit of inner unglazed pot showing below the Blue glaze. Sorry about that ...
    No that's fine. Looking at the photos again what I thought I saw as a plastic inner pot i s in fact a bit of inner unglazed pot showing below the Blue glaze. Sorry about that ...
    No that's fine. Looking at the photos again what I thought I saw as a plastic inner pot i s in fact a bit of inner unglazed pot showing below the Blue glaze. Sorry about that ...
    No that's fine. Looking at the photos again what I thought I saw as a plastic inner pot i s in fact a bit of inner unglazed pot showing below the Blue glaze. Sorry about that ...
    eggydread, Apr 8, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 10, 2020
  4. Ruth82

    Dish water for watering

    I don't think it would be a problem, but all types of grey water I put on my ornamental rather than my edibles ... just Belt and Braces.Also not sure about "all the time" as detergents would...
    I don't think it would be a problem, but all types of grey water I put on my ornamental rather than my edibles ... just Belt and Braces.Also not sure about "all the time" as detergents would build up.what is grey water: expert RHS advice on using grey water in gardens / RHS Gardening
    I don't think it would be a problem, but all types of grey water I put on my ornamental rather than my edibles ... just Belt and Braces.Also not sure about "all the time" as detergents would build up.what is grey water: expert RHS advice on...
    I don't think it would be a problem, but all types of grey water I put on my ornamental rather than my edibles ... just Belt and Braces.Also not sure about "all the time" as detergents would...
    Ruth82, Apr 10, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 10, 2020
  5. HazzaGrazza

    Hydrangea help

    Hello, HazzaGrazza. Hydrangeas (and I am now referring just to the macrophyllas, also called mopheads or lacecaps) have an area in their base where they develop all the stems from. It is called...
    Hello, HazzaGrazza. Hydrangeas (and I am now referring just to the macrophyllas, also called mopheads or lacecaps) have an area in their base where they develop all the stems from. It is called the crown over here. New, green shoots in Spring that come out of the crown and that develop into...
    Hello, HazzaGrazza. Hydrangeas (and I am now referring just to the macrophyllas, also called mopheads or lacecaps) have an area in their base where they develop all the stems from. It is called the crown over here. New, green shoots in Spring...
    Hello, HazzaGrazza. Hydrangeas (and I am now referring just to the macrophyllas, also called mopheads or lacecaps) have an area in their base where they develop all the stems from. It is called...
    HazzaGrazza, Apr 10, 2020
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    luis_pr
    Apr 10, 2020
  6. Steer_Elite

    Newbie gardener with good space to play with

    Sadly, yes. People who plant Leylandii just want a quick hedge. If it is cut regularly (probably 3 times a year) it will make a very smart hedge ... its when they get ignored, even for a season or...
    Sadly, yes. People who plant Leylandii just want a quick hedge. If it is cut regularly (probably 3 times a year) it will make a very smart hedge ... its when they get ignored, even for a season or two, that they are a problem ... and taking them out is a big job. I'm fortunate to have the space...
    Sadly, yes. People who plant Leylandii just want a quick hedge. If it is cut regularly (probably 3 times a year) it will make a very smart hedge ... its when they get ignored, even for a season or two, that they are a problem ... and taking them...
    Sadly, yes. People who plant Leylandii just want a quick hedge. If it is cut regularly (probably 3 times a year) it will make a very smart hedge ... its when they get ignored, even for a season or...
    Steer_Elite, Apr 9, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 11, 2020
  7. Newgardener2020

    1st post

    That’s is a really nice planter. And I agree with Kristen. Just intercroP with something like radish whist waiting for beans to get going.Rusty
    That’s is a really nice planter. And I agree with Kristen. Just intercroP with something like radish whist waiting for beans to get going.Rusty
    That’s is a really nice planter. And I agree with Kristen. Just intercroP with something like radish whist waiting for beans to get going.Rusty
    That’s is a really nice planter. And I agree with Kristen. Just intercroP with something like radish whist waiting for beans to get going.Rusty
    Newgardener2020, Apr 10, 2020
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    rustyroots
    Apr 11, 2020
  8. Sharpie

    Grass on very gravelly area

    Grass needs a decent seedbed and soils structure if it is to make a nice lawn. If that is in the "too difficult" bracket you could go with Astoturf instead - that can go down straight onto your...
    Grass needs a decent seedbed and soils structure if it is to make a nice lawn. If that is in the "too difficult" bracket you could go with Astoturf instead - that can go down straight onto your hardcore surface (with some sand in between)
    Grass needs a decent seedbed and soils structure if it is to make a nice lawn. If that is in the "too difficult" bracket you could go with Astoturf instead - that can go down straight onto your hardcore surface (with some sand in between)
    Grass needs a decent seedbed and soils structure if it is to make a nice lawn. If that is in the "too difficult" bracket you could go with Astoturf instead - that can go down straight onto your...
    Sharpie, Apr 11, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 11, 2020
  9. Arob91

    Where to start with this garden? Amateur gardener with a limited budget in need of some advice

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    Arob91, Apr 11, 2020
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  10. Jaims89

    Quick question - do these things have a name in the gardening world?

    I think those and others similar are based on hay feeders or hay racks, they used to be in stables don't know if they still are, but as @Scrungee and @pete have said basically baskets.
    I think those and others similar are based on hay feeders or hay racks, they used to be in stables don't know if they still are, but as @Scrungee and @pete have said basically baskets.
    I think those and others similar are based on hay feeders or hay racks, they used to be in stables don't know if they still are, but as @Scrungee and @pete have said basically baskets.
    I think those and others similar are based on hay feeders or hay racks, they used to be in stables don't know if they still are, but as @Scrungee and @pete have said basically baskets.
    Jaims89, Apr 11, 2020
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    mazambo
    Apr 11, 2020
  11. PaxRomana

    Grass growing in thin mulch and fabric liner

    Potatoes will go in off to the bottom left of the picture, gets the most light. Plus off of the lower right of the picture, apparently somewhere there's a dead dog buried :ouch1:
    Potatoes will go in off to the bottom left of the picture, gets the most light. Plus off of the lower right of the picture, apparently somewhere there's a dead dog buried :ouch1:
    Potatoes will go in off to the bottom left of the picture, gets the most light. Plus off of the lower right of the picture, apparently somewhere there's a dead dog buried :ouch1:
    Potatoes will go in off to the bottom left of the picture, gets the most light. Plus off of the lower right of the picture, apparently somewhere there's a dead dog buried :ouch1:
    PaxRomana, Apr 11, 2020
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    PaxRomana
    Apr 12, 2020
  12. Ana marija Duranec

    Apricot tree curl leaves

    If it goes away on it's own, then no. But if it continues and gets worse it probably will have an adverse effect on the crop.
    If it goes away on it's own, then no. But if it continues and gets worse it probably will have an adverse effect on the crop.
    If it goes away on it's own, then no. But if it continues and gets worse it probably will have an adverse effect on the crop.
    If it goes away on it's own, then no. But if it continues and gets worse it probably will have an adverse effect on the crop.
    Ana marija Duranec, Apr 12, 2020
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    pete
    Apr 13, 2020
  13. Tara Jane

    Is this a spiarea bridal wreath and is it dead?

    I’m sorry. I missed your reply. I think you are right. It is starting to leaf up now and as my neighbour has a spiraea I can see it looks nothing like it! I’ll put the saw back in the shed! Thank...
    I’m sorry. I missed your reply. I think you are right. It is starting to leaf up now and as my neighbour has a spiraea I can see it looks nothing like it! I’ll put the saw back in the shed! Thank you very much.
    I’m sorry. I missed your reply. I think you are right. It is starting to leaf up now and as my neighbour has a spiraea I can see it looks nothing like it! I’ll put the saw back in the shed! Thank you very much.
    I’m sorry. I missed your reply. I think you are right. It is starting to leaf up now and as my neighbour has a spiraea I can see it looks nothing like it! I’ll put the saw back in the shed! Thank...
    Tara Jane, Mar 28, 2020
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    Tara Jane
    Apr 14, 2020
  14. Ruth82

    Stoney garden

    Thanks for having a look mostly doing this due to having a few seedings on the way and not enough compost or pots to cater for them and a bit of a project while I'm not busy. Thought the soil...
    Thanks for having a look mostly doing this due to having a few seedings on the way and not enough compost or pots to cater for them and a bit of a project while I'm not busy. Thought the soil under the stones would help stretch out my compost but is pretty tough stuff, and I only have a trowel...
    Thanks for having a look mostly doing this due to having a few seedings on the way and not enough compost or pots to cater for them and a bit of a project while I'm not busy. Thought the soil under the stones would help stretch out my compost...
    Thanks for having a look mostly doing this due to having a few seedings on the way and not enough compost or pots to cater for them and a bit of a project while I'm not busy. Thought the soil...
    Ruth82, Apr 14, 2020
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    Ruth82
    Apr 14, 2020
  15. Dsahoo

    Leaves are drying in indoor plant

    Thanks. We will keep it outside for some time.
    Thanks. We will keep it outside for some time.
    Thanks. We will keep it outside for some time.
    Thanks. We will keep it outside for some time.
    Dsahoo, Apr 11, 2020
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    Dsahoo
    Apr 14, 2020
  16. Dsahoo

    Plant name

    Thanks
    Thanks
    Thanks
    Thanks
    Dsahoo, Apr 11, 2020
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    Dsahoo
    Apr 14, 2020
  17. Dsahoo

    Dieing plant

    Thanks
    Thanks
    Thanks
    Thanks
    Dsahoo, Apr 11, 2020
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    Dsahoo
    Apr 14, 2020
  18. Slouise

    Plants dying - help!!

    To check whether @pete is right, dig up the lavender and look at the rootball. If you stick your finger in it, and it's dry, you'll know that he's right. When you plant something out, not only...
    To check whether @pete is right, dig up the lavender and look at the rootball. If you stick your finger in it, and it's dry, you'll know that he's right. When you plant something out, not only should you soak the rootball, but it is worth trying to spread the roots out a bit so they don't just...
    To check whether @pete is right, dig up the lavender and look at the rootball. If you stick your finger in it, and it's dry, you'll know that he's right. When you plant something out, not only should you soak the rootball, but it is worth trying...
    To check whether @pete is right, dig up the lavender and look at the rootball. If you stick your finger in it, and it's dry, you'll know that he's right. When you plant something out, not only...
    Slouise, Apr 14, 2020
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    CarolineL
    Apr 14, 2020
  19. Peter Sullivan

    Dwarf french bean. Problem?

    I agree with all of the above but would suggest that you take the plants out of the grow frame during the warm days and put them back in at night. The pot that has the worst damage could be...
    I agree with all of the above but would suggest that you take the plants out of the grow frame during the warm days and put them back in at night. The pot that has the worst damage could be suffering from burn as it's closer to the glass.I germinate my beans with bottom heat (heated...
    I agree with all of the above but would suggest that you take the plants out of the grow frame during the warm days and put them back in at night. The pot that has the worst damage could be suffering from burn as it's closer to the glass.I...
    I agree with all of the above but would suggest that you take the plants out of the grow frame during the warm days and put them back in at night. The pot that has the worst damage could be...
    Peter Sullivan, Apr 14, 2020
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    shiney
    Apr 15, 2020
  20. H0llies

    Not great at remembering to water plants....

    You make a very important point. I have loads of largely automated irrigation, but plenty that is manual. For the manual I am seeing the plants, up-close, when I'm doing that and much more likely...
    You make a very important point. I have loads of largely automated irrigation, but plenty that is manual. For the manual I am seeing the plants, up-close, when I'm doing that and much more likely to notice that, "since yesterday", they are being eaten to bits, or looking unhealthy/whatever.For...
    You make a very important point. I have loads of largely automated irrigation, but plenty that is manual. For the manual I am seeing the plants, up-close, when I'm doing that and much more likely to notice that, "since yesterday", they are being...
    You make a very important point. I have loads of largely automated irrigation, but plenty that is manual. For the manual I am seeing the plants, up-close, when I'm doing that and much more likely...
    H0llies, Apr 16, 2020
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    Kristen
    Apr 17, 2020
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