That works for me actually. I might see a plant & have no clue what it is. The app gives me the most likely candidates (if there is no clear...
Hi,I pay nothing for mine. I am sure there are paid options as well, but when there are great free options, why do it? You would need a...
Thanks both.I had put the pot in the conservatory, hoping it would be OK. But I have never had a dahlia before so I have probably done lots of...
Hi,Last year we bought a dahlia. I believe it is a dahlia "mystic spirit", which starts blooming in July. We planted it in a pot.Before the...
I used a plant identification app (they are very useful) and it also said linaria purpurea (purple toadflax)
Hi @EdanI have only been gardening for 3 years so I'm not an expert, but there are a lot of aspects to consider, such as:Do you want to add...
Hi everyone,It's been a while but I suddenly remembered this discussion and thought I would post an update.Some really good recommendations...
I would love an olive tree, visually I think it would match really well. But I live in the North (near Sunderland) and also the spot isn't in full...
Thank you @Clare G and @longk for the suggestions.In an ideal world, I would probably get a fig tree, but the spot in my garden would not be...
Hi,Do you have any recommendations for small trees that will be happy against a west-facing fence please?I would class the area as part...
Thank you very much for the suggestion. I already have 2 azaleas, just not in pots. They are gorgeous when they flower (the one in your pic is...
That's a good idea, thank you. Technically, I do have a stepping stone underneath each pot, but you are obviously describing something a lot more...
Thank you very much, I will look into these plants. A challenge that I've got is that the area isn't very sunny (I think that sedums & dahlias for...
Very practical idea indeed. However, for the time being at least, I will try to avoid this - even if it means cutting the grass around the pots by...
Thanks very much :) Very useful information - if I do get heucheras, I will definitely keep an eye on them for vine weevils! Vince minor seems...
Thank you very much Selleri! I appreciate the kind reply & information.Excellent point about extending the season of interest. I love the idea...
Hi,I recently installed a patio circle in the middle of my garden, and bought 4 relatively large pots (52x45cm) to go around it. I am trying to...
Thank you very much Nigel. I hope you are right as I love this rose & it seems to be doing alright, excluding this issue. Good idea, I will email...
Hi,I have a DA rose that I planted last year ("Emily Bronte"). Several months after planting it, two branches broke off near the crown and I...
I love Lady of Shalott, it is my favourite of the roses I have. I am sure you will like it. It doesn't have a strong scent but it more than makes...
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