General Gardening Discussion

The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up towards the top of the drive to about 17cm. I don't think these numbers change the game though.

Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.

Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!

Used the Stihl to cut the paths in the orchard this morning. First time for many weeks as far too wet for so long. Grass very lush but mower coped well. One battery used.

Organic material can make the water smelly. We had the same problem last year because our hazel had grown over the collection roof and was seeping sticky sap onto the roof. It really made the water stink and it caused a milky colour to form. The butt is covered and has a sponge filter but it...

I’d definitely clean the trunks so they are less messy. I’d then plant something or have a. Planter in front. For me, I think growing something up them, especially colourful, would just draw my eye to them even more

The rabbits will save you having to mow.They will also destroy anything you plant.As to the moss, if you top dress with sharp sand, then gently rake, it will lift the moss right out, leaving the grass intact. The sharp sand will then also inhibit new moss growth, while also providing a...

If you can find an area in your garden that is sloping rather than flat @OwdPotter, the improved drainage may suit your Euphorbias better. I recently moved one from the bottom of my bank where it was loosing leaves from the lower stems to a higher position and within a couple of months it looks...

Dryopteris filix-mas.Dryopteris erythrosora.

Hi Kevin,What you need now is some positive thinking. After a couple of dodgy years, fingers crossed that your luck changes for the better.

You'll be lucky, you need daily temperatures of 25-30C.

Well, cats do have small paws

I did, wnen my cordyline australis had to go, I had to remove plants from underneath it. So I dug plants out with as much soil around as I could and placed into the bag in the shade. Planted back 2 weeks later. They are fine, placed bulbs half above the soil level.

This is really encouraging. Right. I'll get it planted tomorrow. I'm quite excited as there are a few growing out on the dunes which have escaped gardens I suppose, and the scent is superb.Thank you!

I am sticking with my bet on the beer. These are my placings ...1. Beer 2. Molasses 3. Yeast 4. Marmite

Nothing wrong with being daring @TheMadHedger ! Worst case scenario - you can re sow a bit later on, so it's not disastrous in any way

Today sowed sweet corn. No didn't soak them but did see that the seeds did look very dry. Well give it a go as usual and hope that out of the 30 (actually 39) most will germinate.

I won't be doing any gardening, probably just celebrating.My melons are not even sown yet let alone ready.

Yes- they would be fine, but it could be worth doubling them up as they aren't generally as sturdy as compost bags, or the rolls of plastic you can buy. Pond liner is very good, and is often quite inexpensive. Lasts much longer