Looks like Escallonia from what I can make out, but as mentioned a close up of the leaves would be good . Dave
Looks an interesting project look forward to following the thread ..Is going to be above ground level when finished or not ?Dave
Morning to everyone . Looks like being a good day here in Northants.so going to do my good deed for the day and do some pruning for one of my...
Hi David i have a very old and once large Tamarix which was here when I came 22 yrs ago .It has been damaged a few times in hich winds and i...
I like the look of both of these ,might give them a try .. I have been growing Canna Musaefolia for a few years now ,usually gets to abot 7ft in...
Most definatly keep your two fuchsias inside until after threats of frosts have gone .Perhaps you have a spare windowsill as they will need good...
A while since I propagated any heathers . I used to do them Sept/.Oct taking a cutting about 2in long and remove the small leaves off the lower...
Frost last night here in Northants but had a sunny day . Lots to do now so lets hope it stays fine next week Dave
I have three 4ft ones which I have had for 6/7 years and it's not looking good .They seem to be all squashy in the centres where as normally you...
I might be tempted to try a few again I think they are a wonderful plant .. ( Hi Strongy, I enjoyed my time with the Parks Dept I worked there...
I have many older fuchsias which I have had for many years. I generally do a complete soil change and I have just completed doing mine. They...
It is the larvae of the Vine Weevil which does the major damage . They will feed on the plant roots throughout the winter often distroying the...
Were you just going to replace the timber panels? If so you may find it easier to lift out the concrete gravel boards while doing this ,this will...
I spent a couple of days removing weeds .duly composted apart from the few dandilions and docks which are drying out to be burnt ...I have done...
Have been told today that Flea beetles are a big problem on most Brassicas on our allotment plots ..Do any members have any problems with them...
I would grow them on a while .Are they well rooted (meaning are the 4in pots full of established roots) or are they smaller liners just repotted...
Not heard those two fuchsia names for many years..Dave
Very foggy here at the moment and damp.Hoping it will clear so I can finish my rotovating on allotment .. I'll have another cup of tea and see...
I am not known for my mechanical skills so am feeling quite chuffed with myself ..I bought an old rotovator for £40 at the weekend from a car...
Don't give up on the Hardy Fuchsia yet, still time for it to come from the base .. Dave
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