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  1. hi2u_uk

    Are there any fruit plants that dont do well in ericaceous compost

    Yes i have noticed this and am ok to apply more compost but my issue is always that the compost can only be applied to the surface so im never sure as to whether nutrients in any newly applied...
    Yes i have noticed this and am ok to apply more compost but my issue is always that the compost can only be applied to the surface so im never sure as to whether nutrients in any newly applied compost will actually get to the roots
    Yes i have noticed this and am ok to apply more compost but my issue is always that the compost can only be applied to the surface so im never sure as to whether nutrients in any newly applied compost will actually get to the roots
    Yes i have noticed this and am ok to apply more compost but my issue is always that the compost can only be applied to the surface so im never sure as to whether nutrients in any newly applied...
    hi2u_uk, Mar 2, 2025, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    hi2u_uk
    Mar 5, 2025
  2. Grays

    Pruning cotoneaster

    Now is a good time to prune, before new growth appears.
    Now is a good time to prune, before new growth appears.
    Now is a good time to prune, before new growth appears.
    Now is a good time to prune, before new growth appears.
    Grays, Mar 5, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Mar 5, 2025
  3. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    A first visit to the greenhouse this season
    A first visit to the greenhouse this season
    A first visit to the greenhouse this season
    A first visit to the greenhouse this season
    burnie, Aug 29, 2016, Greenhouse Growing ... 5 6 7
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    burnie
    Mar 5, 2025
  4. Obliquegeek

    What to plant?

    I grow Catalpa here @Butterfly6, quite a feature. I pollarded mine for the first time last year, after ten years, the leaves were definitely larger :).
    I grow Catalpa here @Butterfly6, quite a feature. I pollarded mine for the first time last year, after ten years, the leaves were definitely larger :).
    I grow Catalpa here @Butterfly6, quite a feature. I pollarded mine for the first time last year, after ten years, the leaves were definitely larger :).
    I grow Catalpa here @Butterfly6, quite a feature. I pollarded mine for the first time last year, after ten years, the leaves were definitely larger :).
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    Obliquegeek, Mar 4, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Mar 5, 2025
  5. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Or better to spend the money on ways to reduce global warming like education on emissions and behaviour? But that would have to be not for profit wouldn't it?
    Or better to spend the money on ways to reduce global warming like education on emissions and behaviour? But that would have to be not for profit wouldn't it?
    Or better to spend the money on ways to reduce global warming like education on emissions and behaviour? But that would have to be not for profit wouldn't it?
    Or better to spend the money on ways to reduce global warming like education on emissions and behaviour? But that would have to be not for profit wouldn't it?
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Mar 5, 2025
  6. Ryan Youll

    Hello and Advise

    Rosemary may well be hardy enough for the NE if sheltered and in well drained preferably raised bed. They really don't like cold wet conditions. For buying common things a good GC, for more...
    Rosemary may well be hardy enough for the NE if sheltered and in well drained preferably raised bed. They really don't like cold wet conditions. For buying common things a good GC, for more unusual things then l start with a good nursery, they have more plants than tat. After that it's mail...
    Rosemary may well be hardy enough for the NE if sheltered and in well drained preferably raised bed. They really don't like cold wet conditions. For buying common things a good GC, for more unusual things then l start with a good nursery, they...
    Rosemary may well be hardy enough for the NE if sheltered and in well drained preferably raised bed. They really don't like cold wet conditions. For buying common things a good GC, for more...
    Ryan Youll, Mar 3, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    NigelJ
    Mar 5, 2025
  7. Jiffy

    Gardener Corner slow turning page's

    I've found the problem to be very intermittent. Sometimes no problem at all, sometimes I just give up, sometimes clicking a couple of times takes me through. I also have problems posting where...
    I've found the problem to be very intermittent. Sometimes no problem at all, sometimes I just give up, sometimes clicking a couple of times takes me through. I also have problems posting where it's necessary to click 'Post Reply' several times.
    I've found the problem to be very intermittent. Sometimes no problem at all, sometimes I just give up, sometimes clicking a couple of times takes me through. I also have problems posting where it's necessary to click 'Post Reply' several times.
    I've found the problem to be very intermittent. Sometimes no problem at all, sometimes I just give up, sometimes clicking a couple of times takes me through. I also have problems posting where...
    Jiffy, Feb 14, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    KT53
    Mar 5, 2025
  8. Mattyp

    English Lavender raised bed/trough advice

    I've ordered my trough and now thinking about compost. Can't for the life of me remember what I used when I put them in the little troughs, looks like multip if you can tell. But looks like John...
    I've ordered my trough and now thinking about compost. Can't for the life of me remember what I used when I put them in the little troughs, looks like multip if you can tell. But looks like John innes 2 or 3 is recommended mixed 50% with grit/sand etc. Any thoughts on JI 2 Vs 3. They're small...
    I've ordered my trough and now thinking about compost. Can't for the life of me remember what I used when I put them in the little troughs, looks like multip if you can tell. But looks like John innes 2 or 3 is recommended mixed 50% with...
    I've ordered my trough and now thinking about compost. Can't for the life of me remember what I used when I put them in the little troughs, looks like multip if you can tell. But looks like John...
    Mattyp, Mar 3, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    Mattyp
    Mar 4, 2025
  9. Upsydaisy
    Sticky

    What's Cooking Today??

    I had that last night. An extremely good ribeye steak from Aldi. They are used to me sorting through the shelf of steaks for the ones I want. :heehee:Pan fried it in butter, served with chips and...
    I had that last night. An extremely good ribeye steak from Aldi. They are used to me sorting through the shelf of steaks for the ones I want. :heehee:Pan fried it in butter, served with chips and sliced brussels stir fried in a wok where I first caramelised thinly sliced red onion before tossing...
    I had that last night. An extremely good ribeye steak from Aldi. They are used to me sorting through the shelf of steaks for the ones I want. :heehee:Pan fried it in butter, served with chips and sliced brussels stir fried in a wok where I first...
    I had that last night. An extremely good ribeye steak from Aldi. They are used to me sorting through the shelf of steaks for the ones I want. :heehee:Pan fried it in butter, served with chips and...
    Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 75 76 77
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    shiney
    Mar 4, 2025
  10. hailbopp
    Sticky
    Funny x 4

    Can you blow up a Robin!?

    A wee update on the Robin I have not blown up! Love is obviously in the air as “my” Robin has now been joined by a lady Robin. Well I am presuming it is a lady as “ my “ Robin is very friendly...
    A wee update on the Robin I have not blown up! Love is obviously in the air as “my” Robin has now been joined by a lady Robin. Well I am presuming it is a lady as “ my “ Robin is very friendly towards her and she is a little smaller. I now have 2 who are swooping down for anything I produce for...
    A wee update on the Robin I have not blown up! Love is obviously in the air as “my” Robin has now been joined by a lady Robin. Well I am presuming it is a lady as “ my “ Robin is very friendly towards her and she is a little smaller. I now have 2...
    A wee update on the Robin I have not blown up! Love is obviously in the air as “my” Robin has now been joined by a lady Robin. Well I am presuming it is a lady as “ my “ Robin is very friendly...
    hailbopp, Feb 10, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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    hailbopp
    Mar 4, 2025
  11. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    With the new US and reciprocal tariffs, the price is only going to go up on tesla cars. I wonder how that will affect the bromance.
    With the new US and reciprocal tariffs, the price is only going to go up on tesla cars. I wonder how that will affect the bromance.
    With the new US and reciprocal tariffs, the price is only going to go up on tesla cars. I wonder how that will affect the bromance.
    With the new US and reciprocal tariffs, the price is only going to go up on tesla cars. I wonder how that will affect the bromance.
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 162 163 164
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    Thevictorian
    Mar 4, 2025
  12. TheMadHedger

    Tiny white mites ....

    Thanks, I'll have to wait for some more to appear then check them under a magnifying glass.
    Thanks, I'll have to wait for some more to appear then check them under a magnifying glass.
    Thanks, I'll have to wait for some more to appear then check them under a magnifying glass.
    Thanks, I'll have to wait for some more to appear then check them under a magnifying glass.
    TheMadHedger, Mar 3, 2025, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    TheMadHedger
    Mar 3, 2025
  13. Flumpy

    Bacopa

    Well if it survives the winter it is a bonus!!! If not I’m back down Lids
    Well if it survives the winter it is a bonus!!! If not I’m back down Lids
    Well if it survives the winter it is a bonus!!! If not I’m back down Lids
    Well if it survives the winter it is a bonus!!! If not I’m back down Lids
    Flumpy, Apr 7, 2019, Propagation This Month ... 2
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Mar 3, 2025
  14. Seafigicecoffee

    Waterlogged Lawn treatment

    My brother had part of his lawn treated in a similar way as you suggest @Seafigicecoffee, but including some trenches as it was really bad. It is now the envy of his neighbours :biggrin:.
    My brother had part of his lawn treated in a similar way as you suggest @Seafigicecoffee, but including some trenches as it was really bad. It is now the envy of his neighbours :biggrin:.
    My brother had part of his lawn treated in a similar way as you suggest @Seafigicecoffee, but including some trenches as it was really bad. It is now the envy of his neighbours :biggrin:.
    My brother had part of his lawn treated in a similar way as you suggest @Seafigicecoffee, but including some trenches as it was really bad. It is now the envy of his neighbours :biggrin:.
    Seafigicecoffee, Mar 3, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Mar 3, 2025
  15. fred88

    Plant ID please.

    Thanks, I've got some of them and don't think they're Fritillary. Im going down the route of Spanish Bluebell. ChatGPT thinks so too :heehee:;)
    Thanks, I've got some of them and don't think they're Fritillary. Im going down the route of Spanish Bluebell. ChatGPT thinks so too :heehee:;)
    Thanks, I've got some of them and don't think they're Fritillary. Im going down the route of Spanish Bluebell. ChatGPT thinks so too :heehee:;)
    Thanks, I've got some of them and don't think they're Fritillary. Im going down the route of Spanish Bluebell. ChatGPT thinks so too :heehee:;)
    fred88, Mar 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    fred88
    Mar 3, 2025
  16. Kevin Cowans

    When Pruning Shrubs can overlong Branches be Shortened or.....

    Hello @Butterfly6Thanks for the Reply and the Information.I have now Tidied them Both, they now look much Better.Also, since the Ninebark 'Burning Embers' and Weigela 'Florida Variegata'...
    Hello @Butterfly6Thanks for the Reply and the Information.I have now Tidied them Both, they now look much Better.Also, since the Ninebark 'Burning Embers' and Weigela 'Florida Variegata' have Weeping Habits, according to what I can find Online, I have Removed any Branches that were...
    Hello @Butterfly6Thanks for the Reply and the Information.I have now Tidied them Both, they now look much Better.Also, since the Ninebark 'Burning Embers' and Weigela 'Florida Variegata' have Weeping Habits, according to what I can find...
    Hello @Butterfly6Thanks for the Reply and the Information.I have now Tidied them Both, they now look much Better.Also, since the Ninebark 'Burning Embers' and Weigela 'Florida Variegata'...
    Kevin Cowans, Mar 2, 2025, Other Plants
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    Kevin Cowans
    Mar 3, 2025
  17. Victoria
    Like x 3

    Where does your Cat Sleep? ... or Dog ...

    After Oscar we had Sarafi who lived four doors away but spent most of his time with us when we were around. Now that he has gone we get visits from Ollie who is a bit aloof but getting friendlier.
    After Oscar we had Sarafi who lived four doors away but spent most of his time with us when we were around. Now that he has gone we get visits from Ollie who is a bit aloof but getting friendlier.
    After Oscar we had Sarafi who lived four doors away but spent most of his time with us when we were around. Now that he has gone we get visits from Ollie who is a bit aloof but getting friendlier.
    After Oscar we had Sarafi who lived four doors away but spent most of his time with us when we were around. Now that he has gone we get visits from Ollie who is a bit aloof but getting friendlier.
    Victoria, Feb 28, 2025, Pets Corner ... 2 3
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    shiney
    Mar 2, 2025
  18. elenedd

    Pruning cherry trees-help please!

    I wouldn’t prune them. To encourage more growth you could create a clear area around the base of each tree and enrich it with some organic matter such as farmyard manure, stable manure or soil...
    I wouldn’t prune them. To encourage more growth you could create a clear area around the base of each tree and enrich it with some organic matter such as farmyard manure, stable manure or soil conditioner. You could also add a few handfuls of blood, fish and bone. Keep the trees well watered...
    I wouldn’t prune them. To encourage more growth you could create a clear area around the base of each tree and enrich it with some organic matter such as farmyard manure, stable manure or soil conditioner. You could also add a few handfuls of...
    I wouldn’t prune them. To encourage more growth you could create a clear area around the base of each tree and enrich it with some organic matter such as farmyard manure, stable manure or soil...
    elenedd, Mar 2, 2025, Gardening Discussions
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    231
    Plantminded
    Mar 2, 2025
  19. Kevin Cowans

    How to Propagate Plants when I have no Room for Cold Frame etc.

    I have Burgundy and take cuttings from it. Look online about how to trim leaves for cuttings - too much leaf and the cutting won't strike as it has no roots but is still trying to keep the leaves...
    I have Burgundy and take cuttings from it. Look online about how to trim leaves for cuttings - too much leaf and the cutting won't strike as it has no roots but is still trying to keep the leaves alive - that's why cuttings sometimes droop amd fail - too much leaf.Phlox are easier to split...
    I have Burgundy and take cuttings from it. Look online about how to trim leaves for cuttings - too much leaf and the cutting won't strike as it has no roots but is still trying to keep the leaves alive - that's why cuttings sometimes droop amd...
    I have Burgundy and take cuttings from it. Look online about how to trim leaves for cuttings - too much leaf and the cutting won't strike as it has no roots but is still trying to keep the leaves...
    Kevin Cowans, Feb 18, 2024, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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    1,282
    Pete8
    Mar 2, 2025
  20. Victoria

    Sedum palmeri

    These are lovely aren't they, I like the way they trail, and I can even leave them outside here in the winter and the leaves turn red in cold weather. The flowers are bright too
    These are lovely aren't they, I like the way they trail, and I can even leave them outside here in the winter and the leaves turn red in cold weather. The flowers are bright too
    These are lovely aren't they, I like the way they trail, and I can even leave them outside here in the winter and the leaves turn red in cold weather. The flowers are bright too
    These are lovely aren't they, I like the way they trail, and I can even leave them outside here in the winter and the leaves turn red in cold weather. The flowers are bright too
    Victoria, Mar 2, 2025, Cacti and Succulents
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    159
    Michael Hewett
    Mar 2, 2025
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