Same here as regards mushroom compost. Will ask around locally to find out if any mushroom growers nearby. Thank you for the suggestion.
Where do you get spent mushroom compost from? I've never grown mushrooms tho keep thinking I'll give a try. In the meantime......need spent...
Thank you, the article was very helpful. I think probably best to add just small amount to compost maybe once a month, wheelie bin the rest....
As well as getting a large overgrown garden with my new house - it's also got a logburner! So many new things to learn about. I've been very...
Think I'll go for eucalyptus as well. Does it have to be planted in the ground or would it be ok in a big pot?
Thank you. Now the idea's taken root, I'll have to experiment.
Love the garland and the bunting, it's so lovely to have own crafted decorations. Is it possible to knit with that twine, do you think? Sadly I...
Hi. In a similar vein......there is a privet hedge between me & (nosey) next door. It's on their side and while I was away a few weeks ago they...
Hear, hear - the site is very easy to use and post on. Thank you to people who are so helpful with advice also.
Hi, I wonder what people who know advise please........which is less bad for the lawn - to walk all over it and rake up leaves (quite sparsely...
Thank you, I'll rummage around in it with secateurs if this dreadful rain ever stops. Most of the branches are very "leggy" with all leaves at...
The plant is roughly about 1 metre in diameter, almost that in height at the moment.
Yes. it does look a right mess. Sorry I can't muster the technology for photos. Should I chop those crossing and rubbing right back (2 - 3...
Sorry everyone.....I'm basically a blue-fingered hopeful with minimal gardening knowledge let loose on a garden which has been left to its own...
Thanks from me as well; I've got exactly the same on my lawn and was browsing before posting that very topic.
.....could it be that dreadful ? pendulous couch grass??
Thank you, it would be so lovely to get something spawning in the trug next spring. I looked where it had previously "frozen" when I ventured back...
Can you have a newt without water? I think I disturbed one while weeding earlier. It was about 2 1/2 - 3 inches long, had front legs and back legs...
Wow! Black bamboo...will it grow any bigger?
Thank you. I shall give some a try on improvised racking in the garage.....there's a limit to how much pear and blackberry crumble can be appreciated!
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