For Your Eyes Only, an interesting combination of pink and red with apricot and salmon tones. (It reminds me of the Dahlia Waltzing Matilda.)...
Acers are routinely root pruned to control their size in containers and to create bonsai. I’d try to do it now @AuntyRach before it gets too...
@jimmy jones they normally send up new canes for about 6 weeks from mid April and then that’s it for the year. If you keep a close eye out for any...
Thank you @Mrs Hillard. I grew some roses when I moved here nearly 12 years ago but without much success due to my sandy soil. I have since...
I've been experimenting with some open flowered roses this year, mainly Persica varieties. These are at various stages of development.Amethyst...
I've elevated my Hostas, it was effortless. The subtle transition in leaf size and shape is seamless.Should I be exhibiting at Chelsea?...
That one is puzzling me too @lizzie27 :).
Erigeron enjoying its new found home.[ATTACH]A trio of Heucheras.[ATTACH]A trio of Hostas.[ATTACH]Close up of Hosta Brim Cup....
As @Clare G says, a larger pot is needed. There is enough green foliage there to indicate potential recovery. Gently tease the roots out a bit and...
I also like those varied coloured roses @Butterfly6, they tend to be open flowered so good for pollinators.
and for unbearable so called celebrities with even less knowledge about plants than we have about them :biggrin:.
Yes, topsoil is better for grass seed. I also put a thin layer on top of the seed and then walk on it to ensure it is in contact with the soil...
I think you may be right about the topsoil being contaminated with weed seed. Last year the two deliveries of compost that I received also...
If you used a weed and feed product, they contain a chemical which prevents seed germination. This affects weed seeds but also grass seed, for up...
Yes, scissors work best @AuntyRach. One of mine has two flower spikes at the moment. It gets the most sun, the others may follow. I only allow the...
I'd cut one on the outside to start, it will then sort itself out as you progress!
Some views around the garden today.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This might help you:[MEDIA]My initial thought is watering - it will need a lot while it's getting established. Keep the soil moist but not...
Mine are all at different stages. You can see some unfurling here, there are others waiting their turn :).[ATTACH]
Today I divided a grass, Uncinia rubra, as it looked as if it was getting potbound and used the divisions to fill two gaps in my borders. I gave...
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