General Gardening Discussion

One of my customers has a rose that gets got at by bees every year but no other plants in his garden odd aint it

Thanks Chaps, I much appreciate your answers. I think I'm gonna try the soapy water remedy first, although I DO have a chemicaal spray. None of the blooms are open yet, but I don't think soapy water would harm them would it? I've already sprayed a white Clematis that was the proverbially...

I had an Archer's Gold thyme (turned its toes up this winter, unfortunately) that always went green in the spring. The label said it's at its yellowest later in the year. Bit of a con if you want a yellow one, but be patient and you might find it turns back!

I have a soft spot for two Un-sung heros,they are Nasturtions....Well underated in my opinion and a fav of mine since i was a child. The Daddy of all climbers...... Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Love em

If by turning the grass in you mean not rmoving the turf off the top then your a bit stuck im afrid. The grass will come back up! Its worth the effort digging because the results last forever!!Btw, if you have jsut turned over the grass not removing the turf then where di Fil get the idea?...

I would be tempted to look into some of the tougher shrubs, and leave the delicates until the footballs have passed. Maybe go for a more cottage look in the front garden?

Found a topsoil suppliers and will get half a ton delivered for £20.Thanks for the advice.

Just had a quick look at the seeds I planted yesterday and the cabbages are sprouting already! Not bad in 18 hours??? :D

Yes Ard,s Rover that is a very old Perpetual Climber (1898 ) Where Dickson was in Ireland .The Ards Peninsular is in ireland,I will have to lookout for It There are,nt that many Lovely red Climber,s,I have a Pauls Scarlet and Guinee but could do with anotherRed Cimber.Thanks

Hi Helen, i have been hrdng off my plants for two weeks the weather here has been up and down so i made sure i gave them plenty of time, ive been taking them out of greenhouse on a morn ( 20 mins phew ! ) and puttin them away at night, from tues of this week i have left them out all the time but...

Wow thanks every one for your replies a plethora of ideas - now which one to pick ......

that didn't seem to work - will try again

I know what you mean R.F its an expensive do. miracale grows slow release is a fiver for 1 litre. I always intend to by at the end of the season (coz a lot cheaper) but always seem to get there to late. I'm a terrible shopper for a woman.:confused::thumb::D

Aren't there just some stunning tulips! 02

Got it from Ebay, seller has shown good communications so far, paid lot less than RRP too :D I think Lady of Leisure has a point regarding size, but mines not too cumbersome and also its size might be irrelevant depending on the size of your garden and how much use you make of it.

Thanks all, I've sent some enquires off to both Homebase and Pounstretcher - let's see what happens

In general planting plugs rarely works, to start a true wildflower meadow you need to plough up and seed drill with wildflower mix but this is a extremly expensive.If you simply leave theexising grass to grow long you will get butter cups, ozeye daisys and dandelions and will have and...

Scooby, if it`s in a pot it should be alright, but feed regularly with something like Miracid. Which is especially formulated for ericaceous plants.:thumb:

I did think of removing the offsets but I didn't want to disturb things too much, might even remove another paving slab and give it more space. I like the natural look with most things. Know what you mean about the snails, they tend to leave their mark on my aloes, just enough damage to ruin...

I,ll second that Paul,there was a small article in the National paper today.:( As for getting rid,dont bother keep it........:thumb: