General Gardening Discussion

I saw a program called City Gardiner on the televison a couple of years ago, in which it was said that the the common bramble and Buddleia were the two most tenacious of all British plants. ie it is virtually impossible to kill them.

Help needed!! Could anyone give me detailed (idiots guide!)how to start buxus topiary. I have 3 plants I bought last year, they are about 12ins high now and I would like to shape them into corkscrews but don't know how to start. I would be grateful for any advice. Cheers Gill P.s Isn't the...

She sure is Strange but she looks a lot like my mother-in-law:D

I like Sedum acre but it is not as showy as that picture :eek: It sometimes takes a bit of experimenting with what works well for your wall but it is worth it.

They are certainly hardy enough to survive winter in a greenhouse, and if they like the position they grow like other more common ipomoeas.They are said to be much hardier than the normal ones. This site has a picture and brief description, just put 'ipomoea indica' in the search...

oh thats alright then me backs killing picking them up never ending ill chuck a few back in lol :D

Lol . oh lady you wouldnt belive it.lol.And it wasnt haloween.

i dunno lol .i just did ill try again

That sounds lovely, Celia- looking forward to some photos!

Hi, Mel! You haven't told us if your rainwater system is plastic or cast iron - I'm guessing it's plastic as most are these days. If it is, and you're reasonably handy or have a friend or relative who can help, it's not too much trouble to divert the rainwater that falls on the roof. You can...

I said something here that was completely irrelevant so have deleted it! [ 13. April 2007, 11:28 AM: Message edited by: Lady of Leisure ]

Thanks for that, sounds good - I'll investigate the black bamboo option, someone else has suggested Semiarundinaria fastuosa as a good hedge option too - just going to check it out online now. It seems this bamboo hedge idea is one that could do with some good advice online?

Hi Oktarine, yes of course I shall do it shortly regards Steve.

Hi Palustris, that's a good site! I have Cirrhosa 'Freckles' which has been evergreen here, it has smallish flowers and not scented, but grows fast. Also easily obtainable.

Why do they have to be anuals - there are so many interesting and colourful plants that love damp shade and much less work than having to renew them every year!

Sorry but i have the same problem "I forget too". I printed the step by step "how to" and I keep it close at hand! MEF750

ill try lady thanxs..daz

yes there is gg.iv seen trout;little pike;stickle backs;Also just the other day i saw a king fisher.

oh you are on form today shiney!

I have the same plant and put it out during summer and bring it in when frosts starts and it has thrived.