General Gardening Discussion

The plants I associate with that situation, are pelagoniums - often called geraniums. They love hot dry sunny spots - and the range is so wide, that you can mix and match and create quite a display.

Thank you verry much guys.Doesent look a big area but took alot of work...daz

sorry didnt work ill try again

I've seen a paperback and a hardback of this book that I would like but there is over a 100 pages difference. The fewer paged paperback version is the newer edition. Does anyone know why?# Hardcover: 256 pages # Publisher: BBC Books (5 Jan 1995) # Language English # ISBN-10: 056336985X #...

Do you not want the seed? If not then I suppose you could cut back, as long as there is good new growth.

Hi also another little query. Still no shoots on last years corms. I have potted them up in plant pots and water them but still no life. grrr.... Thanks

I have the same plant and put it out during summer and bring it in when frosts starts and it has thrived.

oh you are on form today shiney!

yes there is gg.iv seen trout;little pike;stickle backs;Also just the other day i saw a king fisher.

ill try lady thanxs..daz

Sorry but i have the same problem "I forget too". I printed the step by step "how to" and I keep it close at hand! MEF750

Why do they have to be anuals - there are so many interesting and colourful plants that love damp shade and much less work than having to renew them every year!

Hi Palustris, that's a good site! I have Cirrhosa 'Freckles' which has been evergreen here, it has smallish flowers and not scented, but grows fast. Also easily obtainable.

Hi Oktarine, yes of course I shall do it shortly regards Steve.

Thanks for that, sounds good - I'll investigate the black bamboo option, someone else has suggested Semiarundinaria fastuosa as a good hedge option too - just going to check it out online now. It seems this bamboo hedge idea is one that could do with some good advice online?

I said something here that was completely irrelevant so have deleted it! [ 13. April 2007, 11:28 AM: Message edited by: Lady of Leisure ]

Hi, Mel! You haven't told us if your rainwater system is plastic or cast iron - I'm guessing it's plastic as most are these days. If it is, and you're reasonably handy or have a friend or relative who can help, it's not too much trouble to divert the rainwater that falls on the roof. You can...

That sounds lovely, Celia- looking forward to some photos!

i dunno lol .i just did ill try again