General Gardening Discussion

JeanHow old are your stipa plants? Maybe they're still a bit young. They do take a few years to spread unless there's something about their location which is holding them back. Have they got plenty of sun and good drainage?If you really, really want a grass that spreads whatever the...

Brilliant answer Peter, thank you very much!If I have time I'll do it now otherwise it will have to be April!Thanks x

It also depend on the plant. Like my hydrangeas, even in the shade they get droopy when they need water, where as a plant next to them is all perky. It is a matter of a gut feeling as you walk your garden. Sorry, thats all I have.

Cheers Lollipop. Ill be there this weekend

Aw that's a shame. At least you'll remember for next time

What a shame they didn't have anyone there for it. Maybe someone should get over there! :D

I reckon my slugs are learning to fly, I saw one up on the roof the other day, maybe he had a death wish because there ain't nothing but birds up there!

Thanks all, now I know what to do, shall get on with it without chemicals, really grateful, Jan

Good job Stony.:thumb:

Hi DaveIs it expertise you're after or just as many hands as you can muster? If it is the latter I will help if I can. I know my profile says I'm on the North East coast (that's the location of my little plot of land) but I spend much of my time in Sheffield, so only about 20 or so miles from...

No, they do cause skin irritation. Ive had exactly the same thing and my little gardening book just confirmed it

Cheers for the tips guys. Went out for a closer look yesterday and noticed lots of little ones popping up all over the place. I'm planning on moving them over to a barron corner, once they look big enough to move.Any ideas how i can find out if the berries are edible? Is it safe for me to just...

Inter, He's up the ladder as i Type, ive spent the last 3 days watching Plaster Dry, And SHOPPING.. Been to woolie's The Gas BBQs are £12. I bought 2 haha, and ive already got one.. Electric outdoor heaters £15. slug pellets £1.50 and miracle grow slow release feed tablets £1.00 for next...

Oddly enough, my hydrangea hasn't flowered this year either. I assume it's just taking a breather, it looks healthy enough. Maybe the weather has got it confused.

There's one called Crocus whom I have heard on good authority are really good.:thumb:

Well, I've started the blitz on my garden. I have cleared my herb patch (which had become more of a creeping buttercup and bindweed patch), pulled out a load of rosebay willowherb, dug up some of my shrubs and put them in containers and generally tidied up a bit.I have found a new best friend...

Its been a right pain. Ive got a lot of turf spraying on hold at the moment not to mention a very large area of paving to grind out and reepoint (400m2).As for general work I just get wet and carry on regardless but even so things are growing twice as fast with the wet.

Hi Guys and Girls I have just purchased the above which I intend to keep in a pot for at least one season. Whens the best time to repot it to give ot the best chance. I also noticed, when I got home, :o that it was for the experienced grower :o which I am NOT. It says do not prune on it. So is...

Thanks Ivory. And thanks for the welcome. I wasn't sure where to go for the answer to my question but found this place. I'm sure it is going to be of great help to me.

Brilliant question and thanks for the link Hel - I was going to move mine but will do some cuttings this weekend instead! xx