General Gardening Discussion

I have an Amelanchier lamarckii in a large tub (the same one for 5 years) but no experience of the varieties you mention.My point being, a 1.5m border shouldn't pose a problem because any roots will find their way deeply into the ground. In fact, I would suggest that the top growth will...

Of course it does depend on how big the greenhouse is

Thanks pete.I'll google 'species tulips'.I must admit, I'd be a little miffed if I's shelled out a few quid extra for an unusual looking tulip, to find that I am only 'guaranteed' that flower the first year. Good job I'm a cheapskate - and can't bring myself to shell out for the more...

You are welcome Sheps

Some of the leaves of mine are the same & the inner tiny flower buds on my lace cap have blackened

Perhaps it is the MPC then. Is it worth experimenting with another type to see if that makes a difference? Another consideration is sun or the lack of, that's made a big difference to early growth with my seedlings/young plants in recent years. They just don't seem to get away.

I've some like yours Pete.The pumped tyres are brill. Wouldn't ever get a solid wheel one now.

Thanks folks for your replies Variegated one Palustris? New to me . Like it? In my sandy loam none of mine has needed staking.......Pink Elephant is a new acquisition for me and this can get tall but I am hoping it will stand up well

I have Iberis Sempervirens / Candtuft growing under an ash tree . It was here when we got this house 13 years ago . Every May it has put on a wonderful display . The white blooms are almost luminous in the late evening light . This year just a feeble display of about 1/4 of the flowers . Is it...

If the raspberries were only planted last year I cant really see the point in moving them, the setback involved is unlikely to give you a head start on next year.I'd be more inclined to just buy some more plants for the new place, perhaps pot grown, so that you can get them in this year.

I think that pie looks tasty however the utensils seem to indicate that it is not for sharing and that dissappoints me because I believe I've earned a piece or two lately. Let me get my own fork and spoon....

Hi Pete, Thanks for that. There are about ten goldcrest to be moved, so I'll transplant some of them not and see how it goes. Thanks again. I'll be posting a new question tomorrow, by the way, about the best centrepiece tree for a garden with the goldcrest and other conifers. Will try uploading...

Mine's against a block wall, soil made very sandy and the only protection it gets is a mulch of old leaves. I reckon it's related to bindweed..even if the top growth is killed off, it'll sprout from the roots every time!

Enjoy it. As it's a 'montana' you can cut it back after flowering and it will make new growth which will flower next year. They can take over if not kept in check.

So today whilst digging an exploratory pit to discover how far the rubble field extends I hit slate and uncovered thisLooks like a path, but difficult to be sure with so much rubble everywhere. Accidentally disturbed a Toad whilst digging. Had no idea it was there. Considering Plan C now

Sempervivum.

Maybe They're sulking.

I'm thinking the plants will survive but you are not likely to get much in the way of flower this year.

So you like it then, Scrungee??

Garden fertiliser `waste of money'