General Gardening Discussion

Hi Paul, I would suggest putting the root and soil bits in little plastic baggies then rolling the whole plant up in newspapers being careful not to squash them. Then put all in another plastic bag (so the clothes don't get messed up) but leave the top open so that air gets in and the plants...

or even sort this computer out , its been a long day at work :eek:

Thanks Hyla but our Lidl's only has half of what is advertised, I might have a look anyway.

I found a cucumber seed had germinated at the bottom of a bucket which had a handful of compost, damp fibre pots thrown on top and various other bits of garden rubbish on top of that. It must have been there for at least 6 weeks, outside in the cold (including the March snow) and in almost...

I find a pencil very useful for helping disentangle the roots of tiny seedlings. Sometimes you can use the tip to lift the seedlings to the tray and use either end to gently firm the compost over the roots. Easier than using fingers. Usually I gently hold the leaf between two fingers and rather...

Mines full I keep forgetting to use it cos it's hidden behind the shed! should empty it really and give it a clean. I have watered the garden but with the hose the other night it's quicker!! we don't usualy get hose pipe bans here in the North West.

hi guys have added the weekly updated for you all to view, let me know any commentsAPril week 2 lottieblogs team

Windy you are lucky, in Cornwall you should be OK putting things out now. Things like fuschias, petunias, busy lizzy could all catch late frosts. If you have a greenhouse you can keep them there, or you can rush out with some fleece and cover them if frost is forecast. Some of my basket plants...

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I find them very invasive. The flowers are pretty, but there is so much foliage and it stays so long that it crowds out other plants if its in a border.

It's the Brahea Armata Pete, it came through the winter ok as the Washy did. In fact they did better than the Phoenix which had some scorch from the gales we had earlier on. The Cordyline is a recent addition, always fancied the variegated one.

I hung some cd's from my runner bean canes to scare the birds - which is working a treat.As a bonus - I've not seen a cat in the garden since then, maybe they dont like the reflection either ?

Jon looks like the shrubs and trees are taking the moisture out of the ground you may be better redefining the edge of the grass cut it back and cut any encroaching roots, if you then keep this area dug over it will stop the roots invading again

Ace thanks very much for your help.

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Wow Scotkat, they haven half come on this last week or two! MEF750

What about growing some of the grasses that trail over such as Stipa arundinacia or Dierama. Of course this depends on your soil around the pond. I guess with it being in full sun it would be dry to medium soil. Please correct me if I am wrong. If I can think of any others I will post them again.

Nails and glass do make plunging ones hands into the soil a rather dangerous pastime. We have the same trouble and gloves are essential!

I'm probably speaking out of turn here, TO, Dicksonias prefer shade to sun?I think I've completely lost the plot here.

Hi guys, I use S.B.K. I've managed to clear 3 gardens that I work in of both G.E. and bindweed, using it. I either use it as aspray or paint it on. When its in the lawns I use Verdone but it does take several applications. All the best.