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If those pictures are recent then you have nothing to do differently. Some might plant less plants in the space and feed them more, but thats a personal decision. If you have suitable space, then it might be worth taking cuttings to overwinter although not cost-effective if extra heat is...

Thank you both for the advice, an inspection and cut back is now on my to do list. Thank you

@Valleysgirl you're in August! @AuntyRach is waving at you above.

Yes it would provide height and interest @Nickoslesteros, with a little cleared space around it. It’s deciduous so no winter interest, unlike most evergreen or deciduous grasses.

Hi,Thanks @CarolineL I need more practice making videos being very much a novice; it took quite a learning curve to record my violin playing to my Tascam Pocket Studio then learning how to save and export it to my PC then the fun started; I had to use "Audacity" to edit it removing sections...

Your tomatoes look great, well done!If you happen to have any roses, Tomorite is also a good feed for roses, gives them a boost in between the March and July feeds.

I didn't realise you'd done any mowing because it looked so dead! If you're just trimming lightly, that's ideal - little and often is always the best method as it encourages the grass to spread, and will help to fill spaces over time. Normally, you wouldn't cut too soon after getting a new lawn...

I hope it works out for you @Februarysgirl , but yes - if the troughs aren't holding masses of weight, anything will be fine as a support. I generally use bits of batten/spare wood, or even broken pieces of pot etc. My garden isn't level, so I always need a few bits and pieces for pots. My back...

Albert Haddock.He started me on five decades of very enjoyable argumentative or legal battles - leading to being a pain in the backside of businesses, local authorities and government departments - whilst helping myself and other people arrive at some modicum of justice. Misleading Cases –...

I bought some strawflowers this year - love them!I dry lavender - well I just cut it and pop in a vase.I like dried hydrangea heads too - but I find they are best if left to go over and dry on the plant then cut in Autumn to further dry.

That's so cool - how do you make elderflower champagne?

Thanks I am in the east Midlands UK. The trough is south facing and in very gritty compost and trough has drainage holes too . I wondered about slug/ snail damage but nothing else in trough affected. I intend to put in small frame over winter. Do you believe foliage will regenerate or not?

If its Lantana it will stink when you rub the leaves, bit like cat's pee. The growth habit doesn't look like Lantana to me unless its because its not getting enough daylight/sunshine.

I am in mid Cornwall, growing my tomatoes under glass. They are just in full growing mode at last. Lots of plant growth, flowers and and some fruit setting. I have stopped a couple at roof height of the greenhouse, 5 trusses of flowers. Now I have my fingers crossed we have an Indian Summer to...

Albufeira has added new EcoCenter Collection bins ...Electric and Electronic Equipment – here you can deposit ironing irons; toasters; electric knives, electric shavers; scales; mixers; video cameras; small electrical and electronic tools; magic wands and body care appliances. Do not...

I agree re the mowing. If you want the grass cut asap, that can affect the future health of the crocus. They take a very long time here to fully die back, so I'd have to leave my grass till about the end of May before cutting for the first time. Your location will dictate the length of time...

Thank you! This is a great idea and I really was at a loss!

Yeah give them a good heavy watering if you are worried.