General Gardening Discussion

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?

Hi Dixon. Did you know there is a very good specialist Pelargonium nursery right by you at Swanland, run by Mary Spink.In her guide she says you can take Pelargonium cuttings at any time of the year. But the warmer it is the quicker they will root. The mother plant must be healthy, and...

I don't think the climber is an Akebia as I grow them and the leaves are different .....

I think we are getting our plants mixed up here. I am talking about the coloured Callas which are tender to semi-hardy and prefer to grow in pots in full sun or part shade and need to be taken indoors over the winter. The one I think you are talking abot is the common, white, arum lily which, as...

Thanks guys...

jazz do hope it works for you what you bought, I have had ivy on my balcony and its just died doesnt do very well for me and theres nothing worse than something that causes lots of damage. do let us know the outcome, good luck

On a related subject. Moday(20th) 8 p.m. Ch.4. There is a prog featuring Richard Dawkins on the subject of food supplements. Having read all his books, I think we can expect a scientific evaluation of their usefullness.