Oh and the weeds were Lambs Quarters or something, they grew like triffids and me knowing no better, gave them plenty of TLC and nurtured them!...
@UsedtobeDendy Lovely photo :spinning:@ARMANDII I've smelt pig manure in the fields, no way can I cope with that haha! I have a confession to...
@ARMANDII & @UsedtobeDendy I'm taking your advice and sticking with compost for now. Don't much fancy the weeds from the cow/pig manure, there...
Oh hang on, whats humus? Guessing its not the kind you eat :biggrin:
@ARMANDII Ok, so should I lay it on top around the plants or try to dig it over? I have some general use compost so I can do that in the next...
Hi @UsedtobeDendyI suspect the soil in question is part of the problem but not because it's a new build; we've been here for over 20 years....
After a little research (yes my brian hurts now) it would seem most of the UK is Zone 9, because usually our winters temps don't dip below -6.5C,...
Hi @luciusmaximus , @CanadianLori, @Sonya & @Ian Taylor :blue thumb:@luciusmaximus I'm certain I will enjoy being part of the forum; everybody...
Thank you for the welcomes @Zigs , @Fat Controller & @Sheal.Much appreciated :imphrt:
I have a climbing rose on another fence on the other side of the garden and also another one growing up the opposite side of the motorbike shed....
@martin-f You should be proud, they look amazing! Loving the mix of different clematis together.In a different spot in my garden I have a...
I think the mix of different climbers looks great. It's what I'm aiming for with the fence to soften the appearance. At different points I've...
@martin-f Haha, no I don't think they are classed as clematis. Its probably because I was writing down the names of my new clematis at the same...
Erm why have I described this Passion flower as a clematis? Can somebody wise in the ways of middle aged brains please advise? :oopss: Sorry for...
@zenj Should I never feed it at all then? Not even with an all purpose food or tomato food?
@ARMANDII 200 Clematis - wow! I'm relieved that it's just our recent rainfall and humidity. I should be grateful it seems healthy and has given...
Right, I've figured out if I do this via my iPhone, it's far easier to upload pics direct. So here's the problem Clematis in all it's non-glory,
Thanks and hello again @"M" :D I guess the aspect of gardening I've been doing lately has been the fun part. In terms of planning a raised...
@"M" Yes good idea! I'm in Cheshire and have updated my profile after figuring that out too. Do excuse a totally random use of :doggieshmooze: as...
Hi all, seems I forgot to introduce myself and jumped right in with a whinge about my clematis ;) I'm Karen, living in Cheshire and really...
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