It looks less congested in that photo @CostasK, I think the existing planting is fine and wouldn’t move the rose. The extra watering will help...
Yes, it’s the first year for me to lose so many flowering stems @LunarSea. It’s probably because the flowers are fully expanded with seed now and...
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After a night of constant rain, many of my plants have been flattened, with broken flower stems, particularly the three clumps of Calamagrostis...
Very tidy @simone_in_wiltshire :dbgrtmb:. I like that hedge too. My neighbour at the back’s not getting any Christmas presents from me unless he...
If you can improve the soil a bit @lizzie27, it should be OK if you keep it well watered until it gets established. I also have a row of it...
Hum, no @simone_in_wiltshire, that delightful laurel hedge runs behind my fence and my next door neighbour’s fence, growing in the two gardens...
I’ve swept up the ant powder this afternoon, not wanting to do any further damage as the ants are nowhere near the house. That sounds like a...
Thank you all for your replies. I'm going to leave them, which was my initial instinct until it got worse, but you've convinced me to be tolerant :).
My block paving has become infested with ants :frown:, nice open aspect, mild temperatures, a perfect holiday retreat! I've tried Nippon ant spray...
@lizzie27, I copied this arrangement from the Knoll Gardens website about three years ago, using Hakonechloa macra on the left and a larger group...
Thank you @lizzie27, that must have been a very enjoyable visit. I wish I lived closer, I'd be there every day! I've got both of Neil Lucas' books...
I started using bark on my main grass border again this year @simone_in_wiltshire. It has definitely kept the weeds at bay and helped to retain...
I’d also create a large circular border around the tree and then lay some topsoil and shade tolerant turf in that area, making it easier to clear...
Although they are flowering, the three Salvia Amistads in my garden are less than half the size of the ones I grew last year and seem to have no...
Try Evergreen 4 in 1 @Meomye, read the instructions carefully beforehand and you should see improvements within a few days. It blackened the moss...
Privet is another option if it grows well in your location. It’s popular with birds, small mammals and insects for shelter and the flowers provide...
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It looks quite happy there. You could perhaps remove some of the lower leaves/stems to give it a better shape. They are evergreen which is why I...
You may find something suitable here:https://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/products/home-cleaning/vacuums/handheld-vacuumsI have a much older model...
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