The edgeworthia is the only one I would be concerned with as I have a feeling its going to be a harsh winter.Camelia are Hardy, but as already...
Moved a load of plants today. I like to move them at this time so I have a better idea of size and how the planting mixes together. Then I cut...
THISMonty told people to protect their Phormiums, yes Phormiums which are hard as nails and almost impossible to killl or remove once established.
Managed to get in the garden for an hour on Saturday, cut grass and pulled out the annuals. Also removed some Day Lillies and gave them to my...
Dont worry about pricking them, just chuck them in the freezer overnight, that breaks the skins structure down so you dont need to prick.
Cant go wrong with Verbena bonariensis, bees and butterflies love them, cheap to buy, adds height, long flowering season and can be used as cut...
Toads love to cosy up in Compost bins or find a nice warm spot in the greenhouse border over winter, I wonder how many have been chopped by...
I dont think its too much to be concerned by. If you moved it, you would have damaged the root system so its probably put alot of its energies...
On that note, I must add that my trailing Pelargoniums survived outside last winter as it was mild. Often find it happens witjh Petunias and...
I have a micro-pond too, my friends call it a puddle though :mad:
I do like Skimmia, struggled to grow them in my garden, but the scent is excellent at a time of year when everything else is a bit drab.... In...
Personally, I would go for a Camellia, so long as you give it space to grow. You would need to plants it a minimum of 18inches away from the wall...
I must admit, if I get bored of a plant or it doesn't work out expected, I don't hesitate and pull them out. The day lilies are next, need the...
Some great stories here, although I had an interest in plants as a child, nobody in my family was ever remotely interested in gardening. My dad...
I cut down and removed 2 Rambling Roses from my garden, as much as I like them, they had simply got out of hand. Took a few hard wood cuttings...
Sadly there are no local competitions although I am giving serious thought to trying to start something myself.
Was it a particular event or person that inspired you?Heres , my story:-For me, back in summer 2003, I had moved into my first house (council)...
I hate Mahonia, they have their moments, but on the whole, they look horrid (IMO). Get rid and give yourself more space.
After work yesterday, I went into the garden and picked these...[ATTACH]Nice crop of Olives, may not come to much but pretty pleased with them!
I must say that I am really becoming a bit of a fan of Salvias and they are beginning to take centre stage in my garden. I only have 3 of the...
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