General Gardening Discussion

great thanks for those. I will have a bit of a google to see what they look like.david- well spotted yes i forgot about that.

Thanks Pro, Having used both of them I can't actually tell the difference in the strength of the jets. Obviously the closer I move the nozzle to the paving the narrower and more forceful the jet is. Both of them take the occasional flakes of stone off the paving as they are a variety of...

Hi Mac I have a Pieris (Flaming Silver)It does,ent like a severe pruning, Just a light trim ,It flowers in April- May ,I Trim it after It has flowered.

Oh a difficult question. The answer is full if 'ifs' and 'buts' and 'it all depends..' Turning once will probably do if you are prepared to wait 2 years for mature compost (which doesn't smell niffy). Here's what I do. Others may employ other methods, but this works for me. My main heap is a two...

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Turned up today, so may give it a go at the weekend, if the weathers OK.

I remember having Poncirus outside my house in Havant years ago and I remember the spines, it was never a stunning looking shrub, fortunately an Idigofera was growing through it which gave it a strange but improved appearance.I have never tried Lucozade and don't drink spirits so I wouldn't...

Yes, I do know that, GSM. :D

Thanks for the advice Paul

Thank you

thanks kathy, when they grow later on and flower will take pics to show you, how they are coming along

Thank you Walnut, I will try that. Perhaps next month I could start taking cutting. Maybe for other shrubs too. I am not sure what basal cuttings are but I will check my RHS books for it.

My woprmery never regained itself after I lost at least 50% of them on the first night - all over the kitchen floor. So...I may not be the best to give advice, but I do know that they prefer it damp! Mine came with a special mat to lay on top - but good thick layers of newspaper will work well...

What is the best time of year to take cuttings of Photynia? I have 'Red Robin' and last year I took a few cuttings and none survived although one did take but later died when I brought it into the house. Perhaps it was too warm for it. Is there a special way to take the cuttings?

Which orchids Rydall? Hey I'm getting all your questions. We must have similar tastes and problems.

xirokx. Sweet peas (which are poisonous!) need regular deadheading (removal of wilted flowers)to keep them in bloom or they quickly run to seed. An alternative is to keep cutting the stems of fresh flowers (lovely in a vase) to encourage the plants to produce new flowers. However I usually find...

Cant find anyone who stocks this camelia .Last yr contacted Loder Plants they had it but were out of stock plants to send out and to contact in Feb .After doing this they do not have it in stock.Coudl give me Crimson King but want yuletide or nothing.Does anyone know where I can find...

Arwyn. I have just sorted out some seeds and will put them in the post tomorrow. I have sent an e-mail with some details and cultivation hints. Best of luck.

Shouldn`t be too expensive. Should also be readily available at your local garden centre.

Jack - thats very interesting. I don't think a short stay in the freezer will actually harm seeds. That's what happens in nature with frosty periods lasting several days or even weeks.Daisees - I presume you are talking about Verbena seeds. Seeds from most other plants don't need a cold...