I think he's building up a food store @ViewAhead. If you've got deer or rabbits nearby, they eat fatsia leaves too :thud:!
Here's what you do @noisette47 (not my knowledge, an online source :biggrin:.)Prune twigs from the shrub in late summer Let the twigs dry in the...
A Clematis will be gentler on your fence but may need some support, depending on the style of your fence. Group 3 varieties like Etoile Violette...
I found one at a good price, about 25% less than others were asking for a 3 litre pot and gave way to temptation :biggrin:.
The one I’ve ordered is C. raulstonii Hartlage Wine which I’ve been considering for a while. It’s supposedly quite rare but I’ve seen it offered...
I like a challenge, it’s got two years to prove itself :biggrin:.
Thank you @pete, I’ll put it in light shade.
Thank you @noisette47, that’s very helpful. Does yours flower well?
A tree fern is another option, hardy down to minus 5C.
I'm trying to decide the best position to plant a Calycanthus. Some sources say full sun and protected from wind, another says avoid hot midday...
Phormiums will tolerate shade and being in a container. As long you don't get harsh winters where you are, one of the smaller varieties like P....
M. Cabaret is a compact variety, growing up to 1.5m, a bit like M. Soft Caress. The yellow varieties I mentioned are larger, H 2.5-4m, S 2.5-4m. I...
Soon, others will follow @widget :blue thumb:.
I’ll avoid the spray so it’ll just be the paving smelling of vinegar I hope :biggrin:. (I also hope next door’s cats don’t think fish and chips...
Mahonias are fine in shade and I haven’t noticed mine leaning yet, although I only planted them in October. You may find that the yellow varieties...
I also like the combination of orange and purple. Your bed is bigger than it looked in your visuals and @ViewAhead has given you good advice, it’s...
This afternoon I have trimmed the edges of both lawns which now look a lot smarter. I removed a leggy Euphorbia which hadn’t redeemed itself...
The RHS publication "Gardening through the year" by Ian Spence is a good place to start..
I've just bought some Algon patio cleaner to try - it's organic and safe for pets but will scorch grass and plants. The active ingredient is...
I might try that, two in one, good value :biggrin:.
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