General Gardening Discussion

Hi anfh440 and hans, you can also buy recycled plastic fencing posts now which look better than concrete and last just as long. Md, I have always had rented properties, council and private- I have always when financially able improved the properties, even if you don't own it, it makes life...

Thanks for your speedy relpy. Will be in contact with Alpine society at the weekend so fingers crossed

Thats great thank you for your help

Thanks for your help

What a great website! Many thanks

I agree with you Fran. Whilst I like Christine herself of Christine's Garden - there isn't much gardening in it.But you can certainly learn from Alan Tichmarsh - even if there is sometimes a bit too much Tichmarsh.

Gardeners Delight is a cherry tom, I've grwn several types now but always come back to GD they are the best for flavour & crop well toHelen

Liz, I see what you mean about men with large plants hmm It seems to be true.

As far as tubs are concerned, may I sugest a few observations.1) Have pots as large as you can, even in a small space. Large pots will not dry out as quickly, and give you more tolerance over erratic watering. And use water gel crystals to help prevent drying out.2) Vary the size and style...

Thanks - it would seem we'regoing to have to do a lot of digging!

Tomato seeds have a germination inhibitor which is broken down by enzymes found in the gut of primates, so sewage sludge is a really good source of tomato seedlings.

Thanks Fran - That's the one! I had thought of Vibernum but gave up before I got to the 'T's :DEdit: I've never been a fan of helibores (aka Christmas or Easter Rose) but you could convert me, some of them are gorgeous! [ 17. January 2006, 05:49 PM: Message edited by: frogesque ]

Not in our garden they don't. We have all colours and the red ones are the last to go for some reason

My one word answer for all things mossy, slimey or dog fouled.Armillatox!

Thanks for the ideas.I'll look into the ferns.Feline

Hi, when having fish in a pond you need to look for plands that help i.e you can get oxygen weed - not sure if thats the correct name but it puts oxygen in the water for the fish - also some snails that clean up the fish waste - all makes a nicer environment.

How about turning this to your advantage in the future. Stagger your planting to extend the flowering period.

Hi Heather, I have a balcony Garden here in London and everything grows very well it just depends on your space and how much work you want to put into it. I change many plants as winter sets in so that I have colour all year. Admittedly I do get the sun but not before 1.30 pm in the summer. The...

I can find no mention anywhere of a good reason why you should not use privet shreddings as a mulch. Like any other decomposing material they can 'pull' nitrogen out of the soil, so it may be worth sprinkling some fertiliser around first.

ericaceous compost will also help