General Gardening Discussion

So why not just chuck them now if she is not going to get any flowers and then they will die? or have I missed something?I would take a chance on it, I am a bit in the same boat as I could not get bulbs in last Autumn because of my accident, I stuck them in last month and I am optamistic!The...

And they will charge you 9 quid plus for the white flowered version!

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You don't say what kind of euphorbia it is and how big the space is. some varieties can take over any garden, others more easily kept in place.I move mine when the leaves have died back, but take great care as the sap can cause a very nasty skin reaction.I had a huge orange one ?grifithii??...

Thanks all, I am sure I am on the right lines now in my garden, but the hedge bottoms look awfull full of the stuff and I am sure will stop the grass growing. I may be have to drop a hint to the boys that look after the grounds.Wildflower, interesting about Hepatica Nobilis. I will try to get...

Thank you DaveAmanda

Thank you!

Generally speaking a slightly acid soil like yours will grow almost anything except perhaps dianthus (though they will grow but not really thrive). The acidiy level is not really an indication of fertility though. Daft as it sounds, lok at your weeds! The better they grow, especially things like...

Hawthorn I think Pete.

Thanks again pete, that's very interesting. Must agree about the mud!

If its growing, I'd just let it continue for fun. It would take a long time for it to do anything productive, but who knows what it would turn out to be.

A figure of 6.5 is generally quoted as the best pH for soil, simple because most plants are happy there. I do not think that you have any probem at 6. Even if your pH was further from the optimum I would still not do anything. It is easier to select the plants to suit the soil rather than...

By the way,if anyone wants a planter, I have the goods if you have the carriage!... :D

Squirrels?

There are two types of heather, Spring flowering and Autumn flowering, Spring ones are ok in lime, others like acid.Its great to see you so keen, but take your time, these plants are a huge investment, not only in money but growing time and nurture time.dig your bed well do your homework...

The chives should be okay outside now..as they are very hardy...you will soon have them multiplying ..and end up like me with them everywhere..

Liz - a quote from another site :-The Temporary Hosepipe Ban provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991 specify only that the use of a hosepipe connected to the mains supply can be restricted. It is perfectly legal to connect a hosepipe to any reservoir such as a water butt.

Go ahead Taffy. I have found the best way to learn is just to get stuck in. Mind you no cheating now - no taking an exotic bloom and carefully tying it to a different set of leaves. :DWhich reminds me of some friends, who has a silver wedding recently. Their children gave them a pair of...

Just been and tied 'em to the supports every nine inches :D :D

Thanks Tortuosa,I think I will take the flower buds off and hope for some quicker growth. The whole plant is getting ready to burst into life,I will try and get a pic when it does.