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They are same size, also had some half green half white. So a bit like Itachi

My nemesis is poorly developer-laid turf which has just been placed on top of rubble in my front garden. Plan is to dig it up, level it and create a flower-y front garden with less grass next year. Got to finish the back garden first though...

Some more of my grown from seed Dahlias. As they are un-named I've taken to calling these Winnie, as in Winnie-the-Pooh

There's around three inches of slate covering the weed membrane, giving a firm dry area to walk on and restricting weed growth. The few weeds that have tried to grow there have been easy to pull out. After the first batch of bags were emptied, we had to refill them from the large bulk bags on...

HelloThanks for the Replies.Sorry for not Replying sooner but with not being able to utilise my Phone at the moment due to the need for new Glasses I have to rely on my Desktop which is not always available.@Busy-LizzieThe Lawn has had plenty of Moisture so I do not think it is...

Fluctuating watering and weather temperatures. Hot, cold, hot, cold.

Well it's a "small" one @noisette47 - 1.4 ton. It's ancient but has been spoiled rotten by it's previous owner - done very little but well greased and looked after. I'm calling it "Lucien" - an elderly chap of distinction. As opposed to Molly my Kawasaki mule, who is a game girl, rough as...

That's a serious garage @Mollydog !

Like @Thevictorian, my first thought was a rampant climber up the trunk and branches of the deceased tree. If you are in a warmer part of the UK, some passion flower varieties would be hardy enough. These grow fast, are evergreen, produce flowers in summer and fruits in autumn, and don't need...

If you don't have enough room to keep that one and have another, then maybe you have to choose something easier that you can safely grow without any major problems. Fruting plants/trees/bushes need the right conditions and care to give of their best. Blueberries fall into that category.

Yes - most Crocosmias don't really get any bigger than that @ButtercupDays, apart from Lucifer, but the OP said that Achilleas were too tall, and both plants are similar sizes. The growing conditions can affect sizes, but I felt if Achilleas were going to be too big, most crocosmias would be as...

I think they sound like Aconites too. They flower in spring - and the exact timing depends on location, as with many plants. There are loads of dwarf daffs available, so it's worth checking out some of the good bulb suppliers Peter Nyssen, Broadleigh, Avon etc. It's a good time to do it. If...

How much bigger is the pot you've put it in? They don't appreciate being over potted, especially at this time of year when conditions can be much wetter. It can mean roots sitting in soggy conditions. While acers are more than happy with plenty of moisture, they also need good drainage in a...