Many thanks, yes I think I need to make more effort with them! Will try harder next year!
Not what you'd call a prune, but I take any dead wood out and when dead-heading cut back about 8-10 inches on the longest stems.
Yes, it was very hot and dry, and no, I didn't water them. I have 4 water butts, but use it all for pot-grown veg or plants needed for pollinators...
Great, many thanks Tidemark. I love taking cutting, but never dreamt of doing it for roses! Will give it a go, nothing to lose and may save the...
Cheers Obelix-Vendée, I will give them a mulch soon - haven't tried an Autumn one before and give pruning a go. Fingers crossed!
I have 2 Compassion roses that were my late husband's favourites. They are over 25 years old now, and I've been keeping them going the past 7...
I'm getting desperate! 3 of my 4x100ltr water butts are empty, and I'm half way down the 4th. Since getting a water meter 6 years ago, I've been...
Many thanks, I'll keep on pinching out and pot on when weather permits. Maybe try spring sowing in future!
I'm growing sweet Peas this year, and sowed them last October. Now I'm wondering if I will need to pot them on before they are planted out! Can...
For the past few years I've been trimming odd branches off Acer brilliantisimum in January; just where it overhangs the neighbours drive and bits...
Hello all, looking forward to reading all the different advice that's available, and maybe, adding a bit now and then! As a mid-70s gardener of...
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