General Gardening Discussion

That's a new genus to me. I've always known the Ginger Lily as Hedychium.They prefer a rich, moist, but well drained soil and as you mention, best in a container that can be removed to a frost free place in the autumn. My compost mix would be two parts loam/one part leafmould/one part grit...

ok, thanks for all the advice so far, i've been out today and bought various containers in different shapes and sizes, some multi purpose compost and a few gardening tools so im ready to go now, from the advice above i went for the speedy seeds lettuce suggested by veg-and-flower-man, got some...

You probably may not have seen my posting on another thread where you put a photo of the tomatoes. I said there that they seemed to be perfectly fine as the grow bags you are using were designed for the purpose.

Just got back from holiday, and while there I bought huechera fireworks heuchera creme brulee phormium jester sea holly bronze fennel lamium I think in winter, when it's all dormant, I need to have a real sort out. Just found out my geranium and borage will grow in the shade, so I shall...

So sorry to hear about your Dad Gogs - every good wish for a speedy recovery. As CookieMonster says, six weeks is early days. I keep telling Jack he must not go out to mow the lawn or dig the garden yet it's only 9 days ago, but I do think a bit of gardening therapy will be good. Sorry...

im not sure. But if u take a small knife and cut a shoot with a nice bit of root attached then it may work. Even just put straight in the ground!! i did that with some ornamental grass.

That looks similar to what I have however the spike on mine (the bit you push into the soil) looks like this but instead of the green bubble on top you attach any size of plastic bottle and the water drips in. You need two for something like a window box and one for a hanging basket. They...

wow you have made excellent use of that space

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