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HelloI have not Cut it Back too much, just enough to Tidy it.This is how it looks now:Much Better It has New Growth which is always a Good sign.I may be more Drastic Next Year, I will see how it goes.ThanksKevin

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.

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? ...

Thank you Mrs Hillard . I might pinch mine out tomorrow then .

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.

Last summer I gave away a ton of Hardy Geraniums, free. Like minded gardeners came over and got lots for their needed areas.

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

Sounds like the problem is that they're in that south-facing border and getting too hot, thanks everyone, will try them in a shadier spot this year! Nick

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

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

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...

Best leave them in peace a week or two @Dropmore till they've nested and laid eggs.I've just received an alert to say the swallows, swifts and house-martins will be turning up soon so I need to get their main nesting site (old ruin of a former farmhouse) cleared out so we don't disturb them...

Honorine Joubert is my favourite but not happy here at all. I inherited a small Hapsden Abundance which is now slightly bigger than small. Acoording to the textbooks they should be happy but

Thank you for the advice all. Just need them to arrive here on time now!

Hi thanks very much for your replies. All those clematis look lovely but I especially like the look of kermesina.I had short listed that one after looking on thorncroft sight so its nice to see it in a garden setting. Probably go with that them thanks again.

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.

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

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