The RHS advises a mulching depth of 2-3 inches. 4-6 inches would be too much unless you were protecting dahlia tubers and the like over winter.
I wouldn't be that worried @CostasK, unless you move to N. Ireland and take the plant with you :biggrin:.
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I read that information on Tuesday @CostasK when I looked up the variety you had purchased but didn't want to alarm you :thud:. I think it applies...
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Yes, @Thevictorian, as an unregulated industry for marketing and advertising the unscrupulous will unfortunately do what they can get away with.
Exactly @fairygirl, many cringe at the old adage "right plant, right place", but it's very true.Being slightly cynical (who me? :biggrin:), I...
Thank you @Mrs Hillard, that's very helpful. I've decided that Chelsea Pensioner has the closer match, but in reality it may be very different...
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This is a useful link @Februarysgirl:Can I plant a new rose in the same place and soil as one I have just taken out? – Larch Cottage Nurseries
I was looking at David Austin's website again last night and decided that I have space for two new roses :biggrin:. I've ordered Lady of Shallot...
You are right @infradig, they prefer a cool root run. All the clematis I have tried to grow in the past have been planted in the ground on the...
I found that the hover type of Flymo created more work due to the way that it blew grass cuttings everywhere onto the borders and paving :thud:.
I was also thinking about suggesting a different rose but then thought that rose replant disease may need to be considered. There's lots of open...
I had problems with mine too @Songbird. It started off OK with a couple of flowers, then started to flag. I moved the pot into a shadier location...
I had them on the trunk of my Acer last year. I just washed them off with a hose then scrubbed off any that remained with a washing up brush. No...
Thanks for posting your photos @Banana Man. I feel easier about pollarding mine now :).
That looks like a healthy specimen @CostasK, enjoy your planting :blue thumb:.
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I planted a Lonicera Gold Flame in a shady border earlier in the year and am pleased with progress so far. It's competing with my neighbour's huge...
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