General Gardening Discussion

I was still picking armfuls of dahlias in September here in N Lincs.Ileave them till the frost blackens them and apply mulch,some of mine are 20 years old.Joyce42

These days I dont lift them, I cut the stem to 6" then multch with compost or similar, 95 % come back fine, even in very exposed gardens.If I want to divide the tubers I do it in the spring.When I used to lift them, I would stick them in a wooden box with no compost and a sprinkle of...

I always spray ferrouse sulphate, using a drop spreader is asking for trouble.if the dust blows onto paving you end up with an unnshiftable stain.Most spreaders arent acurate enough either. Spraying alows a more acurate aplication.I use a knapsack sprayer, 10 litres of water to one tea cup...

A regular supplier of mine who sells on eBay and is very good had one for �£6.25 plus �£2.25 shipping. As I had a voucher from eBay for �£2.50 it only cost �£6 so I thought I would risk it. Oh, that of course is plus the flowers, chocolates and dinner for 2 out I have e sneaking feeling...

Azaleas?

They have them at Wilkos for �£19.99. I saw them yesterday. I have sent for one the same from ebay. It cost �£16.94 inc p&p.I love ebay.

I hope the weather stays reasonable for you Rich but if it ends up in a mud bath I'm sure you will have plenty of fun..... after all isn't that what little boys and big boys love to do mess around in mud? :DThe mini was always fun to drive Bob (my hubbie) would turn into Michael Schumacher...

Thanks Pete will do that, probably keep a couple in pots the first year and overwinter them in the poly.

Sunshine do your pruning straight after they have flowered this will allow them to build up growth and buds for next years flowers.

Moonshine as Ste has already said Box takes a very long time to grow so much so you might have changed your gardening design before the box is even half way where you want it! :eek:Those box deals are a really good and cheap deal from B&Q I brought some packs myself last year and they are...

Looks goodI'm not a great fan of beds that come to very acute angles - I always seem to wind up skinning my knuckles on the edges - so, if it were me, I'd keep the bed beside the garage a bit wider.I can't decide whether this would work or not - if you're using membrane covered with...

The most prolific evergreen climber I have seen/planted is Lonicera Etruscan which has a wonderful scent and its only drawback is its growth rate which is very strong but manageable.

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