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  1. Jiffy

    Viburnum Beetle Larve

    I hope i have as they made a mess last year, they haven't started eating much yet but they are there :mad:
    I hope i have as they made a mess last year, they haven't started eating much yet but they are there :mad:
    I hope i have as they made a mess last year, they haven't started eating much yet but they are there :mad:
    I hope i have as they made a mess last year, they haven't started eating much yet but they are there :mad:
    Jiffy, Apr 18, 2017
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    Jiffy
    Apr 18, 2017
  2. Poly Hive

    Blinding

    Ok so now we are on plan B. The plastic has been recycled and porous weed suppressant material bought. Now begun to barrow in as we have had a metal ramp made for us which is 20ft by 3. Only 14...
    Ok so now we are on plan B. The plastic has been recycled and porous weed suppressant material bought. Now begun to barrow in as we have had a metal ramp made for us which is 20ft by 3. Only 14 tons of blinding to shift. :)
    Ok so now we are on plan B. The plastic has been recycled and porous weed suppressant material bought. Now begun to barrow in as we have had a metal ramp made for us which is 20ft by 3. Only 14 tons of blinding to shift. :)
    Ok so now we are on plan B. The plastic has been recycled and porous weed suppressant material bought. Now begun to barrow in as we have had a metal ramp made for us which is 20ft by 3. Only 14...
    Poly Hive, Mar 29, 2017
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    Poly Hive
    Apr 16, 2017
  3. HarryS

    Acer Container Planting ?

    Cheers @mowgley , I'll buy my ericaceous compost this morning :blue thumb:
    Cheers @mowgley , I'll buy my ericaceous compost this morning :blue thumb:
    Cheers @mowgley , I'll buy my ericaceous compost this morning :blue thumb:
    Cheers @mowgley , I'll buy my ericaceous compost this morning :blue thumb:
    HarryS, Apr 14, 2017
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    HarryS
    Apr 15, 2017
  4. day dreamer

    Is it all too late? (to prune!)

    Perfect timing for pruning cherries, go for it
    Perfect timing for pruning cherries, go for it
    Perfect timing for pruning cherries, go for it
    Perfect timing for pruning cherries, go for it
    day dreamer, Apr 13, 2017
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    Loofah
    Apr 13, 2017
  5. SimonZ

    simple answers on bee-friendly gardening?

    Hmm, Simon, I think you are worrying too much about the complexity of Nature and how effective your own garden would affect local wildlife etc. If you grow the much cited plants that are known...
    Hmm, Simon, I think you are worrying too much about the complexity of Nature and how effective your own garden would affect local wildlife etc. If you grow the much cited plants that are known to be beneficial to Insects, animals and birdlife then you will see the positive proof by the...
    Hmm, Simon, I think you are worrying too much about the complexity of Nature and how effective your own garden would affect local wildlife etc. If you grow the much cited plants that are known to be beneficial to Insects, animals and birdlife...
    Hmm, Simon, I think you are worrying too much about the complexity of Nature and how effective your own garden would affect local wildlife etc. If you grow the much cited plants that are known...
    SimonZ, Jun 22, 2015 ... 2
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    ARMANDII
    Apr 10, 2017
  6. SimonZ

    Dead Plants and carbon

    :whistle::heehee:
    :whistle::heehee:
    :whistle::heehee:
    :whistle::heehee:
    SimonZ, Apr 10, 2017
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    ARMANDII
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  7. Mowerman

    Japenese Knotweed and Invasive Weed Eradication - Change of Career - Advice Needed!

    @Scrungee - it sounds like the builders have been reckless beyond comprehension and now they're paying the price.The red shoots should've made an appearance recently and may indeed have put...
    @Scrungee - it sounds like the builders have been reckless beyond comprehension and now they're paying the price.The red shoots should've made an appearance recently and may indeed have put their project on hold, possibly for years - until the area is certified as JK clear by an accredited...
    @Scrungee - it sounds like the builders have been reckless beyond comprehension and now they're paying the price.The red shoots should've made an appearance recently and may indeed have put their project on hold, possibly for years - until the...
    @Scrungee - it sounds like the builders have been reckless beyond comprehension and now they're paying the price.The red shoots should've made an appearance recently and may indeed have put...
    Mowerman, Sep 14, 2016 ... 2
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    Mowerman
    Apr 9, 2017
  8. Quentin Jackson

    Evergreen hedge recommendations

    I went for Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' ( Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' | Christmas berry 'Red Robin'/RHS Gardening )
    I went for Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' ( Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' | Christmas berry 'Red Robin'/RHS Gardening )
    I went for Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' ( Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' | Christmas berry 'Red Robin'/RHS Gardening )
    I went for Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' ( Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' | Christmas berry 'Red Robin'/RHS Gardening )
    Quentin Jackson, Apr 9, 2017
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    blacktulip
    Apr 9, 2017
  9. boutetm

    Accidentally used ericaceous compost

    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the...
    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the explanation for this but can't remember why off hand. :scratch:
    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the explanation for this but can't remember why off hand. :scratch:
    They will be okApparently plants that like alkaline soil are ok in one that is more acid. But plants that like an acid soil will not be ok in one that is more alkaline. I have read the...
    boutetm, Apr 5, 2017
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    Sirius
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  10. boutetm

    what to do with this polygala?

    I didn't know they were lime-haters either, boutetm! I agree with you about pruning...every time I've cut one back to try to revive it, it has died. The only thing I can suggest to try is to give...
    I didn't know they were lime-haters either, boutetm! I agree with you about pruning...every time I've cut one back to try to revive it, it has died. The only thing I can suggest to try is to give it a liquid feed of ericaceous fertiliser and then perhaps just 'tip' the shoots to encourage it to...
    I didn't know they were lime-haters either, boutetm! I agree with you about pruning...every time I've cut one back to try to revive it, it has died. The only thing I can suggest to try is to give it a liquid feed of ericaceous fertiliser and...
    I didn't know they were lime-haters either, boutetm! I agree with you about pruning...every time I've cut one back to try to revive it, it has died. The only thing I can suggest to try is to give...
    boutetm, Apr 5, 2017
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  11. Keith Thomas

    Auger

    Yeah there is a few hire companies near me so need to check what is available close at hand. Have to agree the idea of manually drilling these holes on a 1/2 acre site is not appealing. :rasp:
    Yeah there is a few hire companies near me so need to check what is available close at hand. Have to agree the idea of manually drilling these holes on a 1/2 acre site is not appealing. :rasp:
    Yeah there is a few hire companies near me so need to check what is available close at hand. Have to agree the idea of manually drilling these holes on a 1/2 acre site is not appealing. :rasp:
    Yeah there is a few hire companies near me so need to check what is available close at hand. Have to agree the idea of manually drilling these holes on a 1/2 acre site is not appealing. :rasp:
    Keith Thomas, Apr 4, 2017
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  12. Voobwm

    How to drain a waterlogged lawn

    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a...
    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a couple of years ago I dug and installed a drainage pipe to get the water to the drain and what I find...
    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a couple of years ago I dug and installed a drainage...
    One thing to be careful of if it is heavy clay soil; I have an ancient drain on my property and on that side of the garden the lawn is nice and dry. On the rest of the lawn it is a swamp. So a...
    Voobwm, Apr 1, 2017
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    Keith Thomas
    Apr 4, 2017
  13. Kandy

    I have a question...

    I agree. Stick them in April - the plants won't mind :heehee: and neither will April :snork:
    I agree. Stick them in April - the plants won't mind :heehee: and neither will April :snork:
    I agree. Stick them in April - the plants won't mind :heehee: and neither will April :snork:
    I agree. Stick them in April - the plants won't mind :heehee: and neither will April :snork:
    Kandy, Apr 2, 2017
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    shiney
    Apr 3, 2017
  14. boutetm

    What to do with this rose bush?

    Thanks MM,No worries, I can understand perfectly what you're suggesting! I'll give it a further prune and when I have some flowers, I'll come back for an ID.Mat
    Thanks MM,No worries, I can understand perfectly what you're suggesting! I'll give it a further prune and when I have some flowers, I'll come back for an ID.Mat
    Thanks MM,No worries, I can understand perfectly what you're suggesting! I'll give it a further prune and when I have some flowers, I'll come back for an ID.Mat
    Thanks MM,No worries, I can understand perfectly what you're suggesting! I'll give it a further prune and when I have some flowers, I'll come back for an ID.Mat
    boutetm, Mar 30, 2017
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    boutetm
    Mar 31, 2017
  15. stumorphmac

    sending plants to europe

    I don't know the current rules but it used to be OK to send seeds but not plants.With bringing plants into this country:- no plant could have soil attached to the roots but, otherwise, you...
    I don't know the current rules but it used to be OK to send seeds but not plants.With bringing plants into this country:- no plant could have soil attached to the roots but, otherwise, you could bring in all plants apart from those on two lists, one was of prohibited plants and one of...
    I don't know the current rules but it used to be OK to send seeds but not plants.With bringing plants into this country:- no plant could have soil attached to the roots but, otherwise, you could bring in all plants apart from those on two...
    I don't know the current rules but it used to be OK to send seeds but not plants.With bringing plants into this country:- no plant could have soil attached to the roots but, otherwise, you...
    stumorphmac, Mar 3, 2017 ... 2
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    shiney
    Mar 4, 2017
  16. pickle

    Bulbs and squirrels

    Oh that sounds lovely! Well its true enough that the squirrels don't seem too interested - they've had a little go but not much. No, now it's just the muncjac I've got to stop from nibbling the...
    Oh that sounds lovely! Well its true enough that the squirrels don't seem too interested - they've had a little go but not much. No, now it's just the muncjac I've got to stop from nibbling the tops off!!!
    Oh that sounds lovely! Well its true enough that the squirrels don't seem too interested - they've had a little go but not much. No, now it's just the muncjac I've got to stop from nibbling the tops off!!!
    Oh that sounds lovely! Well its true enough that the squirrels don't seem too interested - they've had a little go but not much. No, now it's just the muncjac I've got to stop from nibbling the...
    pickle, Aug 11, 2016
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    pickle
    Feb 20, 2017
  17. john558
    Like x 10

    Today at Wilkos

    Keep checking Kayleigh. My Ramsgate branch has stared putting out seed Potatoes.
    Keep checking Kayleigh. My Ramsgate branch has stared putting out seed Potatoes.
    Keep checking Kayleigh. My Ramsgate branch has stared putting out seed Potatoes.
    Keep checking Kayleigh. My Ramsgate branch has stared putting out seed Potatoes.
    john558, Dec 27, 2016
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    john558
    Dec 29, 2016
  18. Kandy
    Like x 4

    Trees...

    While we were away in Somerset a few weeks ago we had a nice walk through one of the local woods and here are a few photos of some of the trees on our walk.I don't think I could live...
    While we were away in Somerset a few weeks ago we had a nice walk through one of the local woods and here are a few photos of some of the trees on our walk.I don't think I could live anywhere where there are no trees.This part of the country has many very old trees in their woods
    While we were away in Somerset a few weeks ago we had a nice walk through one of the local woods and here are a few photos of some of the trees on our walk.I don't think I could live anywhere where there are no trees.This part of the...
    While we were away in Somerset a few weeks ago we had a nice walk through one of the local woods and here are a few photos of some of the trees on our walk.I don't think I could live...
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    Kandy, Oct 16, 2016
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    Kandy
    Oct 16, 2016
  19. Richard Hughes

    New Greenhouse

    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other...
    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other end.There are other considerations of course such as orientation to the sun and shading from trees.In...
    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other end.There are other considerations of course such as...
    Hello and welcome to the forum Richard.You don't need a concrete slab for a greenhouse. To get it level just dig into the slope at the higher end and use the spoil to build up at the other...
    Richard Hughes, Oct 8, 2016
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    JWK
    Oct 8, 2016
  20. Dave0w

    weed killer

    It should only take about five or ten minutes every few weeks or so to pull out the surface weeds from that size area. :blue thumb: :noidea:
    It should only take about five or ten minutes every few weeks or so to pull out the surface weeds from that size area. :blue thumb: :noidea:
    It should only take about five or ten minutes every few weeks or so to pull out the surface weeds from that size area. :blue thumb: :noidea:
    It should only take about five or ten minutes every few weeks or so to pull out the surface weeds from that size area. :blue thumb: :noidea:
    Dave0w, Aug 21, 2016
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    shiney
    Sep 18, 2016
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