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  1. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor...
    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor quality is what olive trees “in the wild” have to put up with. Make sure it’s No. 3.C. Yes, put the...
    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor quality is what olive trees “in the wild” have to put...
    A. Rather than the cloth, I’d use one of those plastic pan scourers. Less likely to end up as a blockage for the one pot hole and longer lasting. See above.B. John Innes No. 3 is fine. Poor...
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    NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
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    Tidemark
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM
  2. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes helps to scratch/scrape the leaves before...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes...
    So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Philippa
    Mar 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
  3. AnniD
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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
  4. singer61

    New to here

    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    Welcome @singer61 :)
    singer61, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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    Bluejayway
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
  5. Selleri

    Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please

    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    The height is mostly dependant on the support, its not capable of holding itself up as such. Its a climber.
    Selleri, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM, Other Plants
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
  6. shiney
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    MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
    Woodland bed loveliness
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    shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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    LG_
    Mar 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
  7. collinsc

    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
  8. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    Tell us your secret. My OH has been waiting six weeks.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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    Tidemark
    Mar 29, 2026 at 6:21 PM
  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos...
    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos which are OH's favourite. Now the waiting starts.I've also picked some rhubarb to mix with...
    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos which are OH's favourite. Now the waiting...
    That looks lovelyI have finally sown some seeds - San Marzano toms which are hard to find here, a few chillies, curry leaf tree, Sri Lankan gooseberry, Sichuan peppers and 25 cells of cosmos...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 87 88 89
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM
  10. collinsc

    Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?

    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    Thanks for the tips.no the patio is literally just at the base to make it look nicer. It’s soil beneath it
    collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants
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    collinsc
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key...
    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key places in Jewish, Christian and Muslim history, it was populated by Jews, Arabs and Christians who...
    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key places in Jewish, Christian and Muslim history, it...
    That area had been known as Palestine for at least 1750 years @pete but as a geographical place, not a recognised state with government etc. Given that Jerusalem and its surroundings are key...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 405 406 407
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:21 PM
  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally...
    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally useless, directions were enthusiastically given with "where the post office used to be (before the...
    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally useless, directions were enthusiastically given...
    Agree, Italy is not a map friendly country :heehee:When we first moved there I made the mistake to buy a (paper) map and asking locals to show where we were in order to find places.A map was totally...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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    Selleri
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:34 PM
  13. JJTDH

    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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    waterbut
    Mar 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
  14. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    I felt really cold today so heating is back on. Still have leccy blanket and fleecy bedding on too. Although the temps aren’t that cold, this wind mixed with rain is most miserable.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 134 135 136
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    AuntyRach
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
  15. LilyTL

    Corkscrew Willow advice please

    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    Thanks for the updateI still think it’s a weeping ash , time will tell.
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees ... 2
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    Spruce
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
  16. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need potting up and get into the GH pronto.The heavens...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie thingies (Solanum album, Passiflora, Cistus) also need...
    OK, we are totally barking mad aren't we? :biggrin:Decided that the Liatris simply must just now go into planters to get started, and the Lavenders need to be potted up and the Morrisons cheapie...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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    Selleri
    Mar 29, 2026 at 5:32 PM
  17. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the Nandina with another pyracantha to achieve the symmetry? :biggrin:Jokes aside, if you don't want the pyracantha,...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the Nandina with another pyracantha to achieve the...
    I love Pyracanthas and, if I am being honest, don't really care for Nandinas, though I understand your point about symmetry @BOSullivan If there is enough space, how about you switch out the...
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CostasK
    Mar 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
  18. LilyTL

    Identify tree please

    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
    LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Identification Area
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    pete
    Mar 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
  19. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle....
    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle. If there are more than a few, consider using a weed and feed product like Miracle Gro 4 in 1 which...
    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle. If there are more than a few, consider using a weed...
    You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle....
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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    Plantminded
    Mar 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
  20. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
    BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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    Plantminded
    Mar 29, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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