General Gardening Discussion

Sort By:
Title
Replies Views
Last Message ↓
  1. Whoops-a-Daisy

    BURSTING WITH LIFE

    Thank you Wildflower for your concern but we don't eat too much of it, I keep it mainly because I love to watch the bees on it and also we live on a quiet lane so not much traffic. I'll still...
    Thank you Wildflower for your concern but we don't eat too much of it, I keep it mainly because I love to watch the bees on it and also we live on a quiet lane so not much traffic. I'll still leave the majority of it at the back of the house, it's just that it's not the prettiest of plants now...
    Thank you Wildflower for your concern but we don't eat too much of it, I keep it mainly because I love to watch the bees on it and also we live on a quiet lane so not much traffic. I'll still leave the majority of it at the back of the house,...
    Thank you Wildflower for your concern but we don't eat too much of it, I keep it mainly because I love to watch the bees on it and also we live on a quiet lane so not much traffic. I'll still...
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    544
  2. SallyJ

    Filling the Water Butt with a hosepipe?

    The reason we can't shop around for water is whilst it has been a suggestion for years there is no water "national grid" style syetem as it would be too expensive.It does not matter that the...
    The reason we can't shop around for water is whilst it has been a suggestion for years there is no water "national grid" style syetem as it would be too expensive.It does not matter that the system would alleviate the water shortages. Once again the companys are not bothered with any thing...
    The reason we can't shop around for water is whilst it has been a suggestion for years there is no water "national grid" style syetem as it would be too expensive.It does not matter that the system would alleviate the water shortages. Once...
    The reason we can't shop around for water is whilst it has been a suggestion for years there is no water "national grid" style syetem as it would be too expensive.It does not matter that the...
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    4,787
  3. Mimi

    my poor fuschias

    have three fushias on my balcony seem ok, one had green fly sprayed it lost the buds and they are just budding now, mine are also in shade and i spray them occasionally as recommended on the label
    have three fushias on my balcony seem ok, one had green fly sprayed it lost the buds and they are just budding now, mine are also in shade and i spray them occasionally as recommended on the label
    have three fushias on my balcony seem ok, one had green fly sprayed it lost the buds and they are just budding now, mine are also in shade and i spray them occasionally as recommended on the label
    have three fushias on my balcony seem ok, one had green fly sprayed it lost the buds and they are just budding now, mine are also in shade and i spray them occasionally as recommended on the label
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    567
  4. rosietutu

    Acer Palmatum

    Your welcome rosietu, always nice when you have bought something and it turns out to be rare or special in some way, look after it. BM
    Your welcome rosietu, always nice when you have bought something and it turns out to be rare or special in some way, look after it. BM
    Your welcome rosietu, always nice when you have bought something and it turns out to be rare or special in some way, look after it. BM
    Your welcome rosietu, always nice when you have bought something and it turns out to be rare or special in some way, look after it. BM
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    644
  5. TeaTree

    How to take a cutting from an acer?

    Too true, BM!
    Too true, BM!
    Too true, BM!
    Too true, BM!
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    35,080
  6. sweeney

    Gardening novice with no idea!

    Thanks. I hope I can get a bargain as my budget is limited
    Thanks. I hope I can get a bargain as my budget is limited
    Thanks. I hope I can get a bargain as my budget is limited
    Thanks. I hope I can get a bargain as my budget is limited
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    355
  7. Rich

    Third year

    WOW Rich.rich pickings to come!
    WOW Rich.rich pickings to come!
    WOW Rich.rich pickings to come!
    WOW Rich.rich pickings to come!
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    680
  8. marge

    Acer Pelmatum Sunset

    Thanks for the replies. Thats a very interesting link thanks M-L - lots of info I didnt realise they have such a small root system. I think I will try him in a pot in the autumn - its such a...
    Thanks for the replies. Thats a very interesting link thanks M-L - lots of info I didnt realise they have such a small root system. I think I will try him in a pot in the autumn - its such a shame you cant him where he is :( ;)
    Thanks for the replies. Thats a very interesting link thanks M-L - lots of info I didnt realise they have such a small root system. I think I will try him in a pot in the autumn - its such a shame you cant him where he is :( ;)
    Thanks for the replies. Thats a very interesting link thanks M-L - lots of info I didnt realise they have such a small root system. I think I will try him in a pot in the autumn - its such a...
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    729
  9. jay

    Echinacea

    I saw an Echinacea Purpurea for sale that was white the other day jay, this is one I grew from seed last year
    I saw an Echinacea Purpurea for sale that was white the other day jay, this is one I grew from seed last year
    I saw an Echinacea Purpurea for sale that was white the other day jay, this is one I grew from seed last year
    I saw an Echinacea Purpurea for sale that was white the other day jay, this is one I grew from seed last year
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    528
  10. Katie D

    Cricket !

    Whilst I wouldn't worry about crickets on the lawn, it is probably your unusually hot weather that has attracted them .. I WOULD be wary of any of them entering your home .... they will eat...
    Whilst I wouldn't worry about crickets on the lawn, it is probably your unusually hot weather that has attracted them .. I WOULD be wary of any of them entering your home .... they will eat holes into furnishings, clothes etc., and chirp all night !!! Crickets are attracted to moist, shaded...
    Whilst I wouldn't worry about crickets on the lawn, it is probably your unusually hot weather that has attracted them .. I WOULD be wary of any of them entering your home .... they will eat holes into furnishings, clothes etc., and chirp all...
    Whilst I wouldn't worry about crickets on the lawn, it is probably your unusually hot weather that has attracted them .. I WOULD be wary of any of them entering your home .... they will eat...
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    639
  11. Deli

    Lupins and aquilegia - leaf mould?

    Hi Deli and welcome.If you could post a picture - it would help. It could well be powdery mildew. Mildew is a white fungal infection that sits on the leaves, rather than the leaves themselves...
    Hi Deli and welcome.If you could post a picture - it would help. It could well be powdery mildew. Mildew is a white fungal infection that sits on the leaves, rather than the leaves themselves turning white. Its a bit like the common cold for plants. It's around in the air - so you can never...
    Hi Deli and welcome.If you could post a picture - it would help. It could well be powdery mildew. Mildew is a white fungal infection that sits on the leaves, rather than the leaves themselves turning white. Its a bit like the common cold for...
    Hi Deli and welcome.If you could post a picture - it would help. It could well be powdery mildew. Mildew is a white fungal infection that sits on the leaves, rather than the leaves themselves...
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,720
  12. lazydays

    a bit of advice please

    Thanks for the replies,if we position the trellis about 18ins above the fence would it be to exposed
    Thanks for the replies,if we position the trellis about 18ins above the fence would it be to exposed
    Thanks for the replies,if we position the trellis about 18ins above the fence would it be to exposed
    Thanks for the replies,if we position the trellis about 18ins above the fence would it be to exposed
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    417
  13. PLOTTY

    UPDATED WEBSITE

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    551
  14. Nik

    New Logo?

    It changed last week, guys! There's already been a discussion about it! :D
    It changed last week, guys! There's already been a discussion about it! :D
    It changed last week, guys! There's already been a discussion about it! :D
    It changed last week, guys! There's already been a discussion about it! :D
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    365
  15. whirlimix

    New front garden

    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:
    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:
    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:
    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:
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    556
  16. Dadtum

    Ivy

    Hi Dadtum & welcome to GC!
    Hi Dadtum & welcome to GC!
    Hi Dadtum & welcome to GC!
    Hi Dadtum & welcome to GC!
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    581
  17. millymilly

    Lysimachia

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    764
  18. lazy-gardener

    fragrant clematis- but I cant smell it!!

    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...
    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"!
    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...
    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...
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    433
  19. sparkle

    flowers for a shady sopt?

    Forgot to say Sparkle, they do flower slightly later than the ones in the sun
    Forgot to say Sparkle, they do flower slightly later than the ones in the sun
    Forgot to say Sparkle, they do flower slightly later than the ones in the sun
    Forgot to say Sparkle, they do flower slightly later than the ones in the sun
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    385
  20. petunia

    everlasting sweet peas

    I gather you don't like them Frogescue :D :DHowever I too prefer the annual ones.
    I gather you don't like them Frogescue :D :DHowever I too prefer the annual ones.
    I gather you don't like them Frogescue :D :DHowever I too prefer the annual ones.
    I gather you don't like them Frogescue :D :DHowever I too prefer the annual ones.
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    922

Thread Display Options

Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice