General Gardening Discussion

A scented amarylis called jewel a little too subtle for my proboscisclick to enlarge

Glad to help, I hope they all arrive in time for you too... Have a wonderful day....

I also divide mine in the autumn, but it can be done in the spring, before planting.I examine the tuber and try so see where I want it to divide. I then take a bread knife and give it a shallow cut, just to get it started, then use my hands and brute force. Cutting again if required. I find...

Ps. shrivelled tubers are Ok, just means they've been badly stored, probably too warm and airy. Best to keep then cool and contained, I use a bucket lined and covered with newspaper and place in the garage.If still unsure, plant seperately in a pot inside in late March, keep damp but not wet...

I'd hope to have them in the ground within 12 months , we've just moved in last autumn so I'm not sure what to expect in the way of winds throughout the summer. Cheers.

Hi Cymro. Our local B&Q sell bubble-wrap. So do most of the GC's. you shouldn't have aproblem there.

Sounds good celia thanks.I'm growing mine up a trellis ity looks fine but i did't know if i was to cut it back or not.all thge best...daz

Thanks PG, I haven't seen anyone use the willow screening yet but rumour has it that it looks great. I'm just looking forward to the dappled shade in the summer with a G&T!

well the ground is very sandy and is on a south facing slope so i think i will sow direct thanks for your help

How is it coming along?Any progress yet?

I have a climbing hydrangae which is spectacular and it self clings, have you thought about roses? I have two David Austin roses of a deep red colour growing either side of an arch they look very promising.I also have a few clematis but find they are very temprimental and need exactly the...

Thatâ��s very kind of you pro Gard. (Where did you want the �£20 sending?)However you do it you need a sump, be it a shop brought one or a hole in the ground with a liner.With most monoliths the water gently runs down the faces of said monolith, with a fountain it is different.A...

Yes i think your right mate.We had the lowest temp here in lincolnshire for years last week it got down to -9

t-h, if you want mature plants I would suggest a vsit to the Palm Centre, you will be surprised at what they`ve got.

Chobart,What variety is it ? If you don't know then take a picture and post it and I'll be able to give you a view on it's hardiness.

Sorry about 2nd post tryed to delete first but could not. .

Basicly yes, To put it very generally you should be looking at removing dead wood and a few healthy long stems, and tieing in the remainder of long stems and reduceing the lateral shoots by 1/3.

Sorry I didnt get back to you . I have put them in tubs in the ground. Thanks Jean

ok dai thanks!

Sorry its Narsissi Jenny I cant find as well, as its in flower and they wont get it till next year. If anyone has some growing Ill happily pay for postage.