General Gardening Discussion

Den. Sound advice from Walnut. As he says you can grow anything - shrubs, bulbs, annuals, hardy perennials or tender perennials. That over a million plants to chose from. And I would second Walnut on the Readers Digest book - I think it is excellent. But I would start with 'The flower expert' by...

All credit to the seeds for surviving me

I have an aucuba its in sun first thing in morning but shade the rest of the day, leaves are yellow and green anyway they are called spotted laurel. They don't usually need feeding cos they are quite happy in poor soil.

As mentioned, the trick with rubble sacks is not to overfill also, keep as dry as possible once they've been loaded. There is a tremendous difference in the weight of saturated sand or compost compared to stuff that's reasonably dry. Half fill the bag, fold the top over and protect from rain...

Hi floris. The rock rose is a shrub so cannot be divided like perennials. Cuttings are fairly easy though, take them in summer from young shoots and root into well drained compost with sharp sand added. Cut any flower buds off if any.

I don't know why I started keeping them in an air tight container, probably some person told me to do it years ago and I never questioned it!!Maybe it has been too hot in the office for the seeds I will try the Garage.Dave

Hi timn,What about a rose hedge, there are so many different types to choose from, perpetual blooming, or shrub e.t.c also in the winter they will keep the dogs away with their prickly thorns, and of course you get the bonus of the scent they produce.

Difficult to dig them out you allways leave bits in better to use a systemic brushwood killer paint it on and let it work back into the root system

glad you like it as well because it flowers early i think it adds a welcome sight to the garden..it also smells divine..I have mine growung by the dames violets and it looks really attractive..

2 minds with but a single thought.... :rolleyes: :D

It could be that they need to root deeply, I understand that although they come from the med area they do need constant moisture and are not what you would expect as a native from those parts.

I think it a good idea to help children when it comes to gardening, but may I give a word of warning. Check that it is legal to send seeds to these countries. Many countries have laws governing the import of foreign seeds and plant material. David.

Many thanks Walnut! I am really glad you like the web site.Is anyone coming to Chelsea? It would be really nice to meet you.All the best Nicola

I have taken st johns wort but then i am not on any medication and its been fine..i also know others that take it and swear by it.. St John�s Wort - Hypericum perforatum Traditionally used as a wound herb and pain remedy, it is nowadays becoming better known as an effective...

Dandelion Egg Salad4 hard-boiled eggs2/3 cup dandelion greens, chopped and cooked1 tsp horseradish1 Tbsp fresh chives�½ cup mayonnaise1. Chop eggs coarsely.2. Add Dandelion greens, chives, and horseradish. Mix gently.3. Add mayonnaise and mix just enough to coat...

I don't generally prune camellias unless a branch is sticking out or if cutting flowers for the house counts. At Bodnant Gardens they cut back some old and big camellias down to stumps and they have shooted again, so they will take some severe treatment. I am wondering whether the shrivelled...

its very windy here now, but the dracs that have beenoutside all winter are standing up to it well - fingers crossed.

Thanks windy ironice really isnt it. your name i mean WINDY.LOL sorry couldnt resist that.Yea sounds like your more fed up than me dont blame you with all that distrution.all the best ..daz

Hi floris. Normally I just lift them after flowering and replant where I want them to come up next year. If they are already drying out it is probably best to now store them, but as I have never done it that way I cannot help with where or how to do it. Maybe someone else will be along soon to...

liz it is a pink one, LoL and i checked in my september balcony non gardening discussion it was me i had forgot as i still have the coloured label with white flowers