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I live in Prestwich and have become very interested in the botanical history of the area - particularly the Victorian botanist, John Horsefield. I got my first house and garden in 2022, and wanted to nod to his achievements by planting some of his hybrids.I managed to obtain some of his...

My green roof (2yrs old) is patchy and needs maintenance. I've read the instructions from the installation company, but they are vague. I'm going to add slow release fertiliser, with sedum off cuts plus a 'substrate'- but should this substrate contain vermiculite, perlite or something else? ...

They should go on to flower ok, but they often get rust which is not good and more likely on overwintered plants. Perhaps just grow a few more to add, just in case.

Thank you all for your very helpful thoughts. I think I’ll put in a pot this year and overwinter it in the garage and see how it fares. I also bought a Fuchsia Delta’s Sara which you mentioned in another thread yesterday I’ve grown it before and your post reminded me, so thank you. A bit more...

Thank you @Pete8 I shall put the cuttings in my propagator.

Hello I'd be tempted to remove the branches from the lower trunk as you have described. I've raised the crown on most of the trees in my garden for the same reason. I'd only take branches from the bottom third of the trunk though, for aesthetic reasons! Try starting at the bottom and go slowly,...

Thanks @Plantminded I'll bear that in mind.

Hi @Kevin Cowans - heucheras often push themselves up out of the ground, and the purples seem to do it most. You can simply dig them up and replant a bit deeper without any problem. It's a good idea to divide them at that point too, if you want more plants and even small pieces can be taken off,...

Oops. That could be an expensive mistake.

I've never heard of that but yes, that looks to be just what i'm looking for. Just need to find one now! Thank you.

HelloThanks for the Reply.I do not have any Mulch to Hand but I will see what I can do.Any ideas, realistically, as to when I can expect to see New Growth from the Base?How Long is a Piece of String Question, I know ThanksKevin

Should be fine where you have moved it.

Thanks, lol. My beauty star is one of my better looking calatheas, it's positively thriving. Others are doing well but need a few "tweaks" to look as good as that one.It's very rewarding when you finally find out what a plant really likes, and they stop sulking at you and actually get on with...

I only grow one rhodo and its not in good nick, but its one of those dwarf ones that were all the rage about 30 yrs ago, its in a bed, with a couple of camelias and they have been know to go yellow on occasions. I find one watering a year with sequestrene is enough to keep them nice and green,...

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

The trays would be fine outside, but they give a little more protection than just leaving them where they are.

Because you said you thought the geraniums might not like it, I wondered whether you were adding it in bulk like rotted farmyard manure (which might possibly rot the crowns if they were buried in it). No problem at all with a sprinkling of pellets, in fact they might flower better for it.

Hello @Clare GThanks for the Reply and the information, much appreciated.The Fence they are Growing on is only 3' High with 3 Horizontal Support Wires which I am hoping to Train them on.ThanksKevin

A plant with foliage, real or fake, is going to get dusty and be hard to keep looking good. I'd go for some stylish bare branches - just what you find in your garden or local woods or maybe some bare stems of corkscrew willow. Use plain, discreet lights or decorative ones depending on the...

Hello @ricky101Thanks for the Reply.I have just been out and Moved the Fern, I had to Dig quite a Large Hole to get the Fern out but it is now Moved, so, all Good.I have added BF&B and Watered it Well, hopefully it will be Fine.The Fern is not Big enough to warrant Dividing so I have...