General Gardening Discussion

Summer arrived in Cornwall last week and its been even hotter this week , GLORIOUS . Where did that stupid word Autumnal come from . We don`t say Summernal or Winternal do we , it drives me nuts :rolleyes: :confused: :D

I would love a proper cold winter... Might kill off some of the pests & diseases that are on an increase due to the warmer temps..! :eek:I was listening to the World Service on the radio a little while back & there was a program about the effects of "La Nina". Little sister to "El...

Hi John I always enjoy our chats ...... it seems such a shame about that sink going to waste couldn't you ask and see if your neighbour really wants it? you never know you might get lucky and get it!Love your little rockery you have a couple of sedums there, also a nice clump of Sea thrift...

There are about six more plants similar to these. I have included another 2 photos. Most of the new growth (which isn't an awful lot) is usually at the top and nothing at all at the bottom. Also a lot of the plants start off copper in spring but turn a greenish hue. web page

I'm a great believer in the flame gun burn off all the top growth of weeds you may have to repeat the process a couple of times, it kills the weed seeds gives immense satisfaction non chemical.

Chobart,as far as the Acacia is concerned, once they are through their first winter outside they are usually fully hardy, and at 10ft tall I would say that yours has had more than 1 Winter outside. The Catalpa ( Indian Bean Tree) should also be fine. David.

Oh, walnut, I am so proud of you. But I knew if anyone could do it, you could. They are beautiful and healthy. I am so pleased with the mother plant, she's on her third blooming since purchase in the Spring. I just cut it back after flowering and off she goes again, branching and...

not a prayer next door has just tried the weed killer and now the heathers are screaming murderer

Nutscene Greentwist. Many thanks to all those who replied to my query. I am following up all these suggestions and I feel sure something useful will come out of this. Thanks again. Peter

You need to take it up and do it again John, bag the gravel,kill the weeds, level the ground, put a good heavy duty membrane down and 4" of gravel, sorry but in my oppinion ther's no easy fix.

Mackem I'ave seen that one before but for the life of me I don't know where..all I know is I had a good giggle when I first saw it. Looks like the neighbour refused to turn the other cheek! :D Helen.xxx.

Hi Gloria,You have my sympathy as I have been fighting to get rid of a bamboo in my garden - you wouldn't believe the distance their suckers extend to. I found one had gone under my path to a distance of at least 6 feet. I ended up digging out as much as I could and treating the suckers I...

Thanks for your reply Chobart I'ave been very lucky as Bob took me to get one today! Helen.xxx.

Hi Sarah love your tiger lillies what a shame they only bloom for a day, but everything is looking good!

Don't forget things like gladioli, dahlias and other corms/bulbs which are good for a cuttings garden too.

I should also add that I have two clementines in pots that have spent the last two winters outside. They are grafted onto poncirus trifoliata which is totally hardy. These both flower quite well, but do not fruit, I think mainly due to being potted. I'm pretty sure clementine is one of the...

It's terrible - you have fruit trees, and they're going to be destroyed? I am SO SORRY!!!

Hi Eric,Congratulations on making the short-list. Yes I think that will be just fine. Please go ahead.All the best, Nicolap.s. at the moment we only cater for one image per 'account'. We intend to allow more over time. But you can replace the current one if you like

Point taken Pete, Havent got a propagator but will look around for something to serve as one, have stopped watering them so sand will be allowed to dry out to a dampish nature. To be quite honest I never expected them to even "shoot" so if I get even one or two to survive I will be quite...