Good question, you could try coconut matting or even wood shavings. I have never had any problem picking up some straw from a pet shop. Hope that...
I have kept koi for years, and it isn't easy. The main thing to think of is the welfare of the fish. Secondly if you are going to build a pond,...
I agree that it is a Rosa Ragosa, I have one. I think I would leave it except make sure it gets a fed and watered. I use Chempak No2, if you see...
You might find this website exactly what you are looking for other good advice. Waterscapes FA
Thank you Fidgetsmum for you Idea, I have solved the stand idea, something simple like a couple of bits of 3 x 3 fence post. I might have given...
Catztail what a brilliant idea, that is exactly what I will do. Many thanks fo your suggestion. FA
I have a very large wicker laundry basket, the type with big handles on each end. I have just one problem, once it is filled and planted it will...
Thank you Spruce, thank you Scrungee and thank you Lad. Really not a lot different to what I have done before. I noticed our village baskets are...
How often are you supposed to feed hanging baskets? I have over the years had what I call mediocre baskets, not glorious as I have seen about. So...
Thank you all for your nice welcome, I am sure at my age there is always something new to learn, and time changes the way tasks are done. FA
I would say it is perfect, because it will grow into it, you have room round it for some smaller stuff until it gets bigger. Don't forget you will...
Or even nasturtiums, apparently nice in a salad, but you have to watch for black fly. FA
I like that, gave me a real chuckle:D Forgive me I read the thread from the wrong end, being new here I am not used to starting a thread at the...
Chempak I have used for yonks, it isn't really expensive, you just need 2 15mm scoops in 5 litres of water, which really makes it economical. I...
I suggest trying some cress, and you can harvest it and eat it. Just buy a packet at your super market and it will grow smashing. FA
I would leave them in longer too, it is just the dry weather, see the sunflower germination thread. I put some dahlias in this year, half of them...
I would guess your mate came round at night and dug yours up.:D Only joking, I would put it down to the dry weather too. FA
I bought 15 bags of John Innes 55 litres a bag, for a price of 3 for £10 delivered to my greenhouse in the back garden from my local shop. I am...
It is always a problem going to and from a water butt or tap, so what I have done is placed small water butts round which means a lot less...
Just to say hello, and say a little about myself. I am 72 and a little disabled with RA, but I manage to keep gardening. I have not been able to...
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