General Gardening Discussion

Thanks guys for your advice I didn't want to lose the little guy as the boys brought it for their old mum and I would be so shame faced if I lost it so much so that I would have to go out and by another...just like I had to do when one of their fishes died when they were young and still at...

thanks all i have talked lady imp into leaving it alone and see what happens, thanks for your help

I shouldn't worry too much hacking back that hedge as although it may seem bare your side once it's done it wouldn't be bare your neighbour's side (if you get my meaning), if you did decide to hack your side back you could always put up some nice wicker screening as this will let light in but...

Jean this project sounds wonderful, I love the old enchanting churchyards that are kind of wooded with the bulbs croping up all over the place.I think you are right snowdrops work much better if they are green.I wish you well with your project.Hel.xxx.

Make them feel guilty. 'We had to drag this old lady out, twice.' I'm cheeky. I'd go for an extra 5%What would the local paper think? I'm a very ethical prat.

Roundup is probably your best bet. But cut the brambles back to ground level first, and apply the Roundup to the soft, fresh, new growth that regrows.The chemical will penetrate the fresh growth easier than the tough old foliage. As roundup kills he root it'll take a while for it to show any...

Terrier, For paddock areas you want a selective weedkiller that wont kill off the grass, roundup is non selective and therfore although effective not the best option.For paddock or orchard type grass land I spot treat with Blaster from ALS, �£37 plus vat for 1 litre so cheap ish.ALS tel...

I've tried google images but gave up after the first 10 pages.I think I'm going to have to admit defeat on this one, next time I'm there I'll ask. Thanks for the help

Strongylodon is the expert on Callistemon he will probably know.

They look pretty decent, I may give them a bash & post my experience for the benefit of others. Cheers.

Thanks Helen, I was trying to think of the place we used to go and look at snowdrops. It was Hodsock Priory! So many different varieties but our photos are non-digital so I can't post them.

If theres another apple tree within several hundred yards thats usually enough.

Hi Dan & Welcome to GC.... I am sure someone will be able to advise you, but really we need to know what it is.... Here are the instructions for loading photos on to the site.... http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=31;t=000174Get yourself an accout with...

Thanks for that Catt Woman I'm sure hubbie will be pleased to hear that I just wish he would make his blooming mind up what he wants and what size! :D Hel.xxx.

Bum missed it yet again although I did catch the tail end of it!Hel.xxx.

Why not :confused: :confused: :confused:

thanks all ,suppose when you think that some people wake up to floods i shouldnt moan really.oh well at least the next generation look healthy,anyone know how much a new one say 4 -6 ft high will cost. as the younger ones left behind are going to grow in about 6 different directions and lady imp...

Before you prune the sage back. Sage gets woody, and straggly as it gets older, and it doesn't take kindly to being pruned back on to old wood. I find the best way to keep a compact healthy bush is to layer a few stems each spring. Find a stem with some healthy shoots on it and pin the stem down...

For those that may have missed it last night, heres the link to the information about the Gardeners World Cosmos trial. It gives you a choice from 5 different types.Hope this helps someone. Tracyhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/tv_and_radio/factsheets/pages/106.shtml#contentAnchor(at the...

:D :D :D Hel.xxx.