Well that is good to hear @NigelJ And you are absolutely right regarding the origins of roses. Guess I should just wait and see for myself.
It will definitely be a long job. But keep at it. Keep adding manure or compost and by working it into the ground you will gradually improve your...
Moin everyone,I'd like to know if anyone here has some experience with the maximum depth a rose's roots can reach.With the latest draughts on...
Would've been my guess as well. Probably a neighbor who doesn't like those plants or some bored children on their way home.
You guys have a "feeding day"? Mine get a good feeding when they are planted, and from then on, they are pretty much on their own. But since we...
We took the opportunity to weed the whole garden last weekend. Turn over the soil to expose their roots and let them bake to perfektion in the...
If you want to jumpstart your garden, you can always buy a bag of worms (up to thousands in there).But a lot cheaper and more long-term would be...
When we started out, there wasn't a single worm in sight. The ground was practically devoid of life.After starting our own compost and using it...
Our lilies finally started to bloom... [ATTACH]No idea what those plants are, but my mother in law gifted them to us. She is now envious about...
Well I surely can't complain...[ATTACH]There are hundreds of bees in our garden at the moment. Butterflies are also pouring in, thanks to two...
There are only two types of plants in my garden. 1. Plants that don't mind a harsh pruning 2. Plants that will be cut down and replaced with...
Having the same problem over here. Two of my roses have identical brownish/black patches which cause the leaves to turn yellow and die off in the...
I had the same problem. We found the culprit to be a couple of doves. They flew into the bushes, breaking twigs left and right while trying to...
Looks good to me too. Wouldn't overdo it. Especially with a hardy plant like lavender
My idea would be to have a look into the local regulations. Were I live, there are specific distances you need to keep when planting a tree near...
I collect the adults and usually just squash them. As for the larvae, I use the garden hose to spray the lilies from beneath. The larvae usually...
The Good: Used coffee grounds around your plants help repell slugs and snails.The Bad: Collect them all in a bucket with soapy water and pour...
Yes, I can definitely say: That's a rose *Flying away*
I've read stories about the great London fog/smog. Almost didn't believe them until New Year's in 2012. I was a student at university in...
Not the worst, but the most memorable weather in my region.The golden Summer of 2006, when we had the football World Cup in Germany. It was...
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