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Pyracantha removal
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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BOSullivan
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Phormium which one
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature plant colour and upright growth I'm looking for. I'll...
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature...
Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete /...
Perki, Mar 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Perki
Mar 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.
Selleri, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM, Other Plants
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NigelJ
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Hoster's
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm...
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm birds, hedgehogs etc.
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm birds, hedgehogs etc.
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Whaaattt?
My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew...
My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew member of the Lancaster bombers over Germany during WW2. I also worked for several Jewish companies...
My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew member of the Lancaster bombers over Germany during...
My father ( RAF ) was also stationed in Palestine during Israel's creation as a state. I was never able to get him to tell of his experiences just as he refused to talk about his time as a crew...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 406 407 408
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Philippa
Mar 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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ViewAhead
Mar 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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KT53
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
They look nice and strong @Victoria, you should have a colourful display from them
They look nice and strong @Victoria, you should have a colourful display from them
They look nice and strong @Victoria, you should have a colourful display from them
They look nice and strong @Victoria, you should have a colourful display from them
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Michael Hewett
Mar 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No...
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No bother changing clocks here, we were at a party for GD'S 18th birthday Saturday night so changed...
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No bother changing clocks here, we were at a party...
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 87 88 89
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Allotment Boy
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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Ladybird4
Mar 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM
New to here
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
Welcome to the forum @singer61 !
singer61, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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CanadianLori
Mar 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that I have kept from past years just starting to show...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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cactus_girl
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Magpie attack! Magpies pulling strands from trees
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:13 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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strongylodon
Mar 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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Thevictorian
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. ...
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. This is wonderful. For a while there I was tempted to start my own weather thread titled Moan about...
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. This is wonderful. For a while there I was tempted...
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. ...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 136 137 138
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CanadianLori
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of grit, then the compost on top of that.I often forget...
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the bottom of the pot by 2-3" then added another 2" of...
My olive has been happy in its pot for almost 30 years. I used the same compost mix as you describe in your first post. I used a load of stones/pebbles I gathered from my garden to cover the...
NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
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Pete8
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Removing Ivy from Fence and ground
I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to...
I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to it's main root and then dig that out. If the ivy on the fence is disturbing your neighbour, you...
I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to it's main root and then dig that out. If the ivy...
I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Mar 30, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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LG_
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Bare root hedging
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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276
waterbut
Mar 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM

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