General Gardening Discussion

That's very kind of you, PuffyWillow. Can I PM you my address?And welcome, by the way. With such generosity I'm sure you will always be welcome here!Alis

My hanging baskets and tubs have been so disappointing this year TLA. I know it's through lack of sunlight, dosn't make me feel any better though.:( 02

creosote will need household amonia to shift it, a generouse slug in boiling water with fairy liquid, scrub it.

Thank you very much:thumb:

omg they are huge bet it looks fab in the flesh

It sometimes happens lindyco, no matter how well you've started off your seed they dont always germinate. especially this year as the lack of sun and light conditions has had a detrimental effect on a lot of plant growing this year. But dont give up, as Pete said it isn't the most ideal time of...

The BBC website gives weather radar ( google 'weather radar') which forecasts up to 48hrs accurately (especially useful for density of rainfall) and then a general outlook. I've found this vey useful - we live in an area prone to flooded roads - helpful to know what's coming.

Hi avz10. I too am wondering why you changed it, looked good to me also.

OKay, it`s the green light from Ivory then, PM me your address and I will post them tomorrow.

:thumb: Thanks, I have a Black Magic & was wondering what to do with it..

Thanks David there are some to look at. The head teacher doesn't want any kid to catch themselves with thorns for ear of being litigated against. Health & Safety gone crazy! RYDALL

Dont wish your life away !Make the most of here and now.

Your quite right-- I was basing that erroneous statement on having moved mine into the sun and it did much better. __________________

Have a look at this site, Beth Chatto is an expert on shade gardening

When we had our open day many visitors said how lovely and neat our plots looked and the reason for this is our allotment keeper nags at us saying he wants a show piece allotment. All he needs is a whip for a xmas prezzi. I do know the women tend to keep their plots tidy.:D

Big problem with pigs is they dont understand that your neighbours may not want there gardens clearing too!

Have a look at this article by an RHS judge

John, they fix it on the inside the one guys only takes it down to clean the house once a year.I am interested in finding out how in winter you could roll it out over the plants at min height, any ideas or do you know anyone thats done it--do you think there could be an air circulation...

Have you considered a line of evergreens fronted by English Native hedging--you get the best of both worlds then. I mean would you plant a border with a single species? So why do it with a hedge?

What a great idea lindyco..