General Gardening Discussion

Hi guys i planted a tetrapanax rex out about 8 weeks ago.I now know iv planted it in the wrong place. {its growing like wildfire lol}So im wanting to move it to an area where its got lots of room.What i whant to know is can i move it now?if not when should i .Also i understand that i should give...

Hi Snowflake I think foxgloves are biennials, so they don't flower until the year after they were sown - is it possible that although the non-flowering one is bigger, it's a first year plant and the other two are second year ones (but maybe a smaller growing variety?) other than that i'd have...

Ah that could well be it, thank you Celia.John I would take a photo but have no idea how to put them on this website! I am pretty sure it is a foxglove as bought it at reputable garden centre .....Snowflake

I have had some success with midsummer cuttings of Spirea Arguta, Kerria Japonica,Forsythia, Lavatera,Hebe Midsummer Beauty, Solanum,Various Fuchsias,Clematis Various, Lupinus Arboreas and Penstemon. I put them round the rim of a 6 inch pot Sometimes with rooting hormone, sometimes not. I have...

yes most are round or rounded because they are easier and cheaper to manufacture than square ones. however i personally think they do look quite out of place so what im looking at is to blend them more into the shape/style of the house. wayne hemingway has designed a water butt in the shape of a...

Hi Folks, When should I prune my Viburnum Bodnantense it's now in flower again

Thank you sarraceniac im not sure what type it is as iv just been given it so ill post a pic tommorow if thats ok mate...daz

Thankyou all v. much for the IDI can well imagine it's the "older" one Strongy, as my Mum had her's for a very long time before I took the cutting. Never seen any berries though, humph.Thanks Pete (you're welcome to a cutting?)x

Just a reminder of the flowers, its worth growing just for them.

Thanks everyone. I think I'll try the charcoal.

Papajo these are a nice choice of fuchsias you have there glad I was of some help.

Ok, thanks both of you, that's reassuring, sounds like you won't have to get your spade out for me Paulstris

I am not sure about the need for an expensive membrane. You have to keep in mind what the membrane does and does not do. It doesn't stop weeds growing through. Weeds can grow through tarmac and even break through concrete, so a membrane is no barrier. You stop the weeds by excluding the...

Thanks HelenI'm hoping to get in the garden on Saturday and I think I will trim the brown bits off, there does seem to be a bit of green showing at the base so maybe a trim is what they need?!Glad yours are improving

That's so nice Paladin that your brother was able to help you out and save you some money too! Helen.xxx.

I leave mine outside, in pots, but I make sure that they can drain properly. I think that you have to avoid having the roots wet. Having said that, we haven't had a hard winter, down here, for a little while so I'm not sure how you would fair in the colder areas

That's interesting Marley. I have loads of houseplants and I've used seaweed solution as a "perk up" but no remarkable results.Is it better to give them a dose of epsom salt?TO

Naive question - accidental garden, why does your husband want a veggie patch in the shady part of the garden, and expect you to deliver it?Have you got a sunnier area which you can turn to veggies - or is this the only area he will permit for veggies?Well done Claire75

Looks lovley!

What kind is it Scotkat?