General Gardening Discussion

I use a thick layer of manure on all my bamboos. Now is a good time to do it.

Another two...... Nicotiana Dwarf Lavatera

You still have to weed your containers though.....it's amazing what gets in there!

I've grown Escallonia hedging for my son-in-law from cuttings. If you need some screening now then your idea is probably the way to go. I would get them planted now and take soft-ish cuttings late spring early summer, in fact it's easier just to pull off the shorter, younger shoots from branches...

Thats cause i never even considered growing a wisteria in a pot for that pergola.And i have already been prepping the soil ready. It was very very sandy so been mixing stuff in to help make it a better mix

Pete you are an absolute genius!!!!

to be honest havent a clue ...bought it about two years ago for now wife who hasnt the best record with plants shall we say but we both learning every day lol

I'm not, But Miss Jiff is an ex

Well if the council can grow Ricinus communis () in their town centre raised beds then I can grow a few in the back garden...Sent on the go from my telephone

I'll just start by explaining my situation. I live in rented accommodation, and unfortunately the garden is almost pure clay, and turns into a bog over winter. As it's rented, I could be made to leave any year, and as such, I'm not spending money sorting out the poor garden. So everything, and I...

I line my planters with compost bags . I line my bowers and baskets with dustbin liners . Some garden centres have weed barrier of different grades sold off a roll by the metre . I think that would be good to staple inside your planter.

Apology for the late reply Yes most aware that I'm a bit late getting the seeds planted - tardy is me Ordered 'Numex Joe E Parker', which is an Anaheim type and 'TAM JALAPENO' (MILD) and and 'PADRON' which is apparently The famous Spanish Tapas pepper Didn't need the last but whats 'need' got to...

Try treating the soil with iron sulphate.I had something similar with a Magnolia grandiflora. I dug it up. Replanted in a raised bed with well drained soil and treated with iron sulphate. It took a few months, but it eventually improved.

just remember , any worms that come to the surface dont leave them lying around for the birds to eat

I'm going to buck the trend, CG, and suggest you cost out artificial turf to see if it's feasible. A combination of shade and conifer roots, whatever the soil type, is not going to produce a great-looking lawn. Then you'd need to mow it regularly. If I was you, I'd invest in a no-maintenance...

Monty has always been my No.1 favourite

Did you look inside the store with the feeds, weedkillers, etc? Trouble is they've increased the price to £6.

The crocuses look wonderful Nigel!

I don't lift my bulbs and have gladis and lilies coming through in the garden at the moment. They've always been ok every year. If you don't wan't to plant them out yet can you put them in a big pot of compost till you're ready?