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    Water butts in da shade

    Since last years issue, although I had a mesh filter in the take off from the downpipe, like yours fed from my shed gutter with overhanging trees....
    Post by: welshone, Apr 17, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Water butts in da shade

    They do have lids on them.The water was really warm, the scum smelt terrible and frothy, take off is from the bottom. Did have a few drops of oil...
    Post by: welshone, Apr 17, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Water butts in da shade

    Last year I lost 2 full water butts due to the sun heating them and had algae/scum on the surface. So this year I’ve protected them with a frame...
    Thread by: welshone, Apr 17, 2024, 15 replies, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Extreme rainfall - Lawn drainage holes

    To help with drainage on the lawn with the ever increasing rainfalls. I want to drill some holes with a auger bit upto approx 30cm depth and fill...
    Thread by: welshone, Mar 9, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: Lawns
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    Autumn Mulching

    Not done any mulching in Autumn before.Do the summer plants coming to the end have to be cut back before applying mulch for the winter.
    Thread by: welshone, Oct 1, 2023, 11 replies, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Banana Musa Basjoo - Pups

    My banana musa basjoo has a number of pups this year, some are just over 40/50cm tall.When is the best time to remove them for potting.Now,...
    Thread by: welshone, Aug 15, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: Tropical Gardening
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    DIY - Autumn Lawn Dressing

    Starting to gather materials etc to do my Lawn Dressing for autumn. By autumn my lawn is tired and brown off with some patches of moss appearing....
    Thread by: welshone, May 26, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Lawns
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    Whats this plant/weed and how to control it

    Thanks, but it mostly appears in the garden where damp and winter shade also not seen to flower also grows no higher than 3cm. Areas that see the...
    Post by: welshone, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Whats this plant/weed and how to control it

    In some parts of the borders every year at this time this plant/weed pops-up in and amongst the flower and shrubs. What is it, what conditions...
    Thread by: welshone, Mar 25, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Leaf Mould - what to do now.

    I have a spare wheelie bin. Can I put my bags of leaves into the bin rather than black bags and turn em now and then
    Post by: welshone, Mar 18, 2023 in forum: Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    Potted New Zealand tree Fern - Winter in my Shed

    My fern trunk is approx 70cm tall.Last year as it was mostly mild, it was left outside monitoring the weather for frost/freeze. I left the...
    Thread by: welshone, Nov 28, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: Gardening Discussions
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    Climate Warming - Lack of Rain/Water

    As it seems the summers are warming up and becoming drier.My garden is approx 13m x 13m and North facing with borders approx 1.5m depth on 3...
    Thread by: welshone, Nov 21, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Garden Projects and DIY
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    Canna seeds

    i have some Canna plants which I've had for a few years.The yellow/red flowered Canna with green leaves, I've had from Madeira grown from seed...
    Thread by: welshone, Oct 18, 2022, 11 replies, in forum: Gardening Discussions
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    Compost - Musa Baajoo Banna Plant

    Thanks,Is that true farm manure or the farm manure bags from garden centres.
    Post by: welshone, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: Container Gardening
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    Compost - Musa Baajoo Banna Plant

    Instructions for planting says to use Humus soil. Can I use the Farm Manure seen in bags at garden centres and what other compost can I mix with...
    Thread by: welshone, Jul 13, 2022, 13 replies, in forum: Container Gardening
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    Rhododendron in Pots - Best method or soil etc

    Yes, I always use Ericaceous soil/compost with any plant that wants it. I’ve read to use Pine bark as its acidy and seen it used for Orchid plants...
    Post by: welshone, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Rhododendron in Pots - Best method or soil etc

    Should I put Pine bark in the pot on its own surrounding the existing pot or mix with soil at roughly what ratio.thanks
    Post by: welshone, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Rhododendron in Pots - Best method or soil etc

    Thanks for your replies. The plants were purchased from local reputable garden centres.[ATTACH] Dwarf Azalea, approx 15 yrs old about 50cm high...
    Post by: welshone, Apr 26, 2022 in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Rhododendron in Pots - Best method or soil etc

    Over the last 2 winters/spring I have lost 2 Rhododendrons. The first I thought was from where I over wintered it near the North wall of the house...
    Thread by: welshone, Apr 26, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    Leaf Mould - what to do now.

    I made a large upright mesh cylinder in the Autumn and filled with leaves from my garden. Its approx 2ft dia x 4ft tall with 1/2" square mesh....
    Thread by: welshone, Apr 17, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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