General Gardening Discussion

Thanks for the replies - it's looking white now instead of green, chlorine is high, pH is low so adjusting slowly. Have bought clarifier and algicide but thought I would leave them out of the equation until I get the other balances right.

Im suprised John isnt sudgesting sodium clorate or peeing in the wind....Actually, his advice on this particular thread is fine.

It is lovely, isn't it walnut. This is more or less two meters, strongy, and I bought it at 50cm perhaps so it's growing at a fast pace.. It is leggy so I will take your good advice and cut it back when I'm sure it's finished it's flower(ing). Thanks for that. x :thumb:

The photo didn't even come up! haha! here goes..... (If that doesn't work I give up, just follow the link, lol)

Just prune them to your own taste when they are big enough Carl. pruning is usually cosmetic.

I was under the impression that washing up water is not such a good idea for watering as it's mainly the presence of food particles and grease which impart the damage by attracting vermin etc.

Thanks once again everyone.I'm not going to be able to go down the goat route (bummer!) as I live in suburbia. I think I'll give the Roundup in polythene bags a stab. That's the off the shelf liquid weed killer I'd mentioned in my original post. With the following days in Bristol making a...

Ok,Thanks for the info Now my palm looks nice and fresh :p

It was meant to be Libra, the scales, weighing up one possibility against the other! Anyway, have fun with your cuttings/cottage garden, and we will be expecting to see photos in the fullness of time, of course!!!

In short, nothing you can do.There are profeshional products for use on sports turf desighned for treating fairy rings and etc but these are expensive and not easily obtainable to ameturs

What is the world coming to?

Try this website they have 4 for £7 something. Reversible Hinges.html

Hi all,I was wondering about adding a garden care/cleaning area to my siteAny experience gardeners willing to assist me then I would welcome any helpCheers all.

Thanks Peter, I haven't trained it particularly well or provided very good support so I think I'll cut back and train it properly. I can't wait to see it next spring x

Hi Haze welcome to the forum. Like others have already mentioned don't be put off by what you think is a BIG JOB as it really isn't and that is spoken by my own experience like yourself my hubby has major health issues but he does manage to do quite a bit about the garden maybe too much at...

Claire. did you see Gardeners World from Malvern show last week. ? There was a lady whp hold thec National collection of hostas in pots who has come up with a wash made up from garlic bulbs boiled up which seems worthy of investigation.for slug control, I wiil need to watch again to get the...

I managed to get hold of an old perspex type shower screen from our recycling centre ( tip!) works and treat and is safe too.

Okay, they are outside now and seem to be recovering. Thanks guys.

Hi Beki,I tend to just leave my bulbs where they are, with a few exceptions, they multiply and come up very well - unless Arnie plants his hairy backside on them that is :D

Nobody is taking the pee Gaz. Mile a Minute is a sort of ivy (or weed). Try this site: