General Gardening Discussion

thanks for that

Sue, that's how my lilac originated from a growth out from the bottom of my neighbours tree. So have a go as long as you can get it out with some root on should do ok.

Wood ash contains potassium, so it is useful as a fertiliser. It is also alkaline, so maybe not so good on acid-loving plants. When I have any, I sprinkle it around growing plants. Potassium salts are soluble (yes I'm a chemist) so collect the ash before it gets rained on, and I think if you put...

Yes, I use bubble wrap too but it does need a rock or two to hold it down if it is at all windy as I soon found out!

I agree with the slow and steady philosophy. A garden will take up as much time as you let it. I would stick with digging the plot, and planting your veg. The growing season is progressing, and for many things this is the time to get planting. The concrete slabs can wait. It's a job that can...

Cotoneaster Horizontalis is what it says a side growing shrub doesn't get too tall and she could clip it back to what size she wants anyway.

thanks both of you. The plants were bought from a garden centre, but direct imports from Holland. I know it was a bad summer last year, but they performed badly, for plants bred for our climate. They came from here, www.oleandercorazon.com

What a beauty! Very posh.Can't quite make out the design in the centre of the backrest - looks a bit like Britannia!I can visualize this with two stainless steel square planters on each end with a standard bay or laurel in it! Dead snazzy like!

Whisk - your elderberry is bootiful! You have a great eye for colour and foliage!

I bought my daughter one of these in a pot and was thinking of putting them in my garden after she has finished with it. I like them but having read the postings above I now know that I will have to keep it under control. Thanks.

Mine is loaded with blooms and I always prune it immediately the flowers have died off. I also prune it to keep it to the shape I want at the same time as I do not want mine to grow to tall. It certainly doesn't curtail the number of blooms it has. Good luck with yours JarBax.

Hi cm! The slugs do seem to slime around over them, but I have had no significant munching. Not sure when they're young, tender plants - maybe Peter could let you know - certainly when theyr're at the going out into the ground stage, they're not tempting to the slugs! Think I will try lifing...

Thanks walnut you a superstar...Cant wait till it flowers.Oh when do thay generally flower?I'm guessing august time.Thanks mate....daz

Slinky - my mum would LOVE that lantern...Thanks for the tip!Arghhhh.... there are no Haskins Centres near me either - next time you visit them Slinky - suggest they start an online shop for all of us out of striking distance!

My bulbs are not doing anything either Tiarella

Absolutely stunning strongy! I haven't seen that one before. I have a few frown from leaf cuttings from family and neighbours. It is remarkable to watch the propogation process! Noticed this afternoon that there is a little bud on one of my streptocarpus! Yours is way ahead!!!

Well its amazing that these things can survive at all here. I find sikki much later to start than basjoo, but its a better plant. I also dont think its as hardy as basjoo.

Cardiff, is that in the west of England somewhere, just North of Cornwall I believe.:D

Do you mean, photosynthesis Steve?:p:D

Hello all, these are my black violas 'rescued' from a garden centre for 50p Sorry if the photo is too big, i've just spent over 2 hours off & on reducing it on PB & it's showing larger than ever on here so i'm going to post as before cos that was never a problem. Please let me know if i'm...