General Gardening Discussion

It`s what we are here for.

Thank you for your suggestions. I have a massive holly tree right by the privet that we sit under

From the garden

The best Honeysuckle "scent-wise" is L. periclymenum.

seen someone attacking a tree with a jcb (scoop and all).. slowed down to pass and gawp at the idiot!nice sunflower btw!

Thanks all. To clarify, they aren't powdery at all.I'll remove/spray the hydrangeas but I agree that the others look more like scorch/sun damage so will leave.

It is the valley's after all..

Dont worry about the poisonous bit, there are millions of these around at this time of the year and its not like people are dropping like flies. Just eat the underground parts. not the balls.

Thanks Sheal. It's a shame but I'll let the plant next to it take over that side again. It's still pretty if you don't look at the side lol

It's too late for Parsnips and Peas anyway. Potatoes are a possibility for Christmas as Zigs says.

Hi @silu You're right, Brexit won't change that . I don't think it's much of a priority.Mixing your own pesticide is illegal! I would never do that Technically a pesticide is any biological or chemical substance used to control, kill or deter any pest, including microbes, fungal...

Its a like an automatic tiller, kicks up all the ground.. you need strong arms and big boots its not a light job but its worth it. I cheated and got the old man to do it for me. Have a google.. do you think the mini digger got everything? You could just go ahead, grass it and pulling up anything...

The last day of July..........this is a new addition to my garden this year, Clematis vitacella Hanna, and lovely she is too.

Thanks all. That's it, of course, in the dark. And will certainly try that clueless1. Apropos your last sentence I think I may have one of those!

They were the sketches that sprang to my mind as well Jack

Go for it Harry.....Just think where would us gardeners be if we didn't take a risk occasionally.....There's be no Lily of the Valley, Laburnum, Yew, Narcissi/Daffodil, Foxgloves etc etc

Hi all.I plan to plant Buxus sempervirens, a yucca and ornamental grass in a gravel flower bed. Being very new to this... Is compost all I need to keep the above thriving?The yucca I plan to Bury in its pot to restrict growth... I do know this may lead to health issues/reduced life... But...

Brill, thanks guys. I will go shopping tomorrow!