General Gardening Discussion

See what you mean longk will pass on that one

Thanks everyone; I will look up all of these.

You could prune down half to say about say 6 to 9 inches @fat controller . The front foliage on the shrub looks less healthy so I'd prune that hard rather than the healthier rear foliage. If you do decide to prune I'd do it sooner rather than later as the new growth will need time to harden off...

Most importantly. Have fun.

in my case I discounted Wilt. It was more about where in the garden they were planted. Leaf scorch would be seen in late spring and summer and is very noticeable and identifiable. Ironically, it grew well for me around the pool where soil was damp however it was too vigorous for the spot. For...

the garden is looking amazing, @fat controller - well done!

The lavatera opened up today, it has tripled in size since chucking it in. Still waiting on the malva zebrinas..

Ive got 2 growing in the garden this year, sown last spring and kept in the GH overwinter the planted out in April. It's romping away now, I'll get a pic later

The only reason I asked was that I know concrete has to "mature" for at least two months before it can be tiled. No experience of blocks though.I must say though, I do like the feature.

The ones I bought today from Home Bargains are nice healthy plants, I will get a few more tomorrow if there's any left.

It is the first place I look especially when it comes to plants or anything to do with the garden.

Thanks Scrungee

What a beautiful garden! It is a very similar size and shape to mine, and I have similar trees at the bottom. I've been pondering how to add some interest and feel quite inspired by yours. Lovely!

@toppington , I am going down town tomorrow , will call in at Wickes for a roll of the 15cm

Nice work what a transformation, it looks lovely

I'm training mine at the moment, the new shoots I'm bending over, this will produce the off shoots to grow upwards and fill a bigger space also encouraging more flowers (from what I've read)I agree with S that they should really be left alone, but I only have a small garden and want a flower...

Thanks @KFF , I'll keep my eyes open for them . Pretty sure I have not seen them before.

Hello mint, the best way to do them is to sow them as soon as they're ready,Remember that if Mother Nature produces seed now then she's telling us that now is the right time and the conditions are right to sow.They'll germinate quite quickly and provide you with young plants that can stay...

Thanks both. Going to sow the seed tomorrow so something happens. I, nowadays tend to stick to really hardy easy plants having "done" the "oh I'll be clever and try to grow something tricky!" with varying degrees of success but having been given the seeds as a gift I'd better try and give these...

I agree with Pete .. leave it alone