General Gardening Discussion

Hi Sally B. Don't worry to much about the battle with the weeds on your allotment as me and my husband have been doing the battle with ours and we are still fighting,though with work commitments and the weather it is hard trying to keep 30 pole weed free,especially when the person next to you...

It changed last week, guys! There's already been a discussion about it! :D

it's a really striking looking plant - when we got some, most people in the queue at the till had one! Aren't we all in fashion!! :rolleyes:

Hi Dadtum & welcome to GC!

Thanks for your responses. As far as I can make out, it is loosestrife, and yes, it has been particularly dry in the Fens, no more than a dampening in weeks here in Wisbech.

Have you had any rain recently - some plants need a bit of dampness in the air to bring out the fragrance. I checked up on clematis "flammula Rubromarginata" and again got different info - one site says "delicious scented" - the other a "slight almond fragrance"!

Forgot to say Sparkle, they do flower slightly later than the ones in the sun

I gather you don't like them Frogescue :D :DHowever I too prefer the annual ones.

lady of leisure go and get yourself one of those trendy plants they are really nice, I like mine in my lounge, Bananaman has started something now everyone will be flying to tesco,s to get a bargain.

As you say HB, never give up.

I too would reccomend waiting for the autumn - but if you really must move them now - then may I suggest that a) give them a good soak before lifting, b) take as much rootball intact as you can, and c)ensure the area you have identified for them has been soaked, well dug, and has fertiliser...

Have your rivers dried up fmay ? It is a great idea and gives you load of planting space. Skunk cabages are great and easy to grow. These are at Beth Chattos (middle of the photo) down the road and are lovely.BM

Macleaf :D :D steveb, I wish my garden looked like Eden; more like Dingles yard at the moment :D Don't have the nerve to 'acquire' seeds like you yet. I'll wait until your next trip down and you can give me a masterclass :D

He, he - looks like he's peering at the camera!!!!Frogs don't need water for day to day stuff, only essential for spawning in. They are more than happy in damp shade..... at least he keeps the slugs off your strawberries!!!

It won't grow totally out of control anyway except in damp conditions. Mine has been in a pot for ages and as long as you remember to water it frequently it should be OK. Mine is in full sun as its' pot is very heavy but it does better in damp shade. I never cut mine back either.

Don't ask me about spelling fmay, I have stoopid fingers and I always type things backwards. We all knew what you mean't.

Listen to frogesque, very good advice!Honey fungus is orrible, I have never encountered it myself but I have friends in suffolk who say everything was fine almost the best they have seen the garden and then suddenly, like overnight, everything just withered and died. Sends shivers down my...

Thank you Lady of Leisure for your welcome and your advice,most kind, Macleaf

great thanks! I have some horesy pooh thats been lying about for a bit,they should like that!

ARGH! I have the mini version of Equisetum giganteum (horsetail weed) EVERYWHERE in my garden. I spend most of my time trying to get rid of the stuff! I'm sure the large version looks very impressive, but I couldn't comprehend purposefully growing any more!