Other Plants

Hi it all depends on weather and where they are cause last year the winter was mild and some pansies and violas were flowering yet the previous year it was cold /snow none bloomed but waited till spring

Thanks @pete! Yeah, having awful problems with blackfly and greenfly this year so might well be honeydew. Ladybirds are gradually coming in to sort the issue out now, so I should see less and less of it, I suppose. I quite like the caterpillars and with 5 buddleias to potentially strip I think...

Me too!! (Must be catching )

more orchids... pic. L. flores

Glad you like it, Elizabeth. For me, when building the pond, I wasn't happy with the messing about with filters, chemicals, uv lightss etc, as it was too much time and expense involved. I wanted something really natural that once in balance would run itself. Geoff Hamilton was/is a Hero...

For instant privacy I can recommend something like this:If you don't mind having fake plastic trellis that is.But - you can take it with you if you move and you can place it where ever you like.B&Q sell them for £45 or if you are close to a Home Bargains you can pick one up for...

Coward

I'll keep an eye out next Spring and see what emerges...then get dividing. Thanks for the advice

We've never had a problem with that. It is in a spot where the coffee grounds often get chucked though?Yes. It transforms it. It is quite adaptable so if it is crowded it will just grow up to find its own space.

It's back in the workshop now until it stays warmer.

I have wild achilleas on my lawn, love leaves. On the edge of the lawn I let it to flower. Love their nice and neat look for a long. finished just cut stems away. Wouldn't say it spreads. It's just where it is. Added yellow variety this year.

Thanks John @JWK , I couldn't find it earlier.

To my eyes for a five year old plant that is truly outstanding!

Have you considered planting hollies in your existing hedge? The holly will naturally spread through the deciduous bushes around it. It's pretty slow growing, but it's an option if you want to stick with your native hedge.

Thanks for the info guys I'll give them all a good google

Thanks Pete -maybe need to get my little greenhouse heater out and plugged in !

Hello yes wait a while , laurel is a tough plant as Jenny/Monraker said keep safe for now, out of the wind , and I would cover the "rootballs" to keep any frost out of them until you plant, also check they may need a water, as being evergreen they lose a lot of water through the leaves. Spruce

Well, you have a thread here now

Indeed they can. I did one plant awhile back and got another four! look for little complete baby plants when you divide and pot up. Think I used a good compost / Vermiculite mix.

It's cooler this year, around 28/30C and yes, it's a longer growing season. Very dry though. Attaboy! Three years from now we expect to see some wonderful photos