General Gardening Discussion

Thanks rossco thats been a big help have got myself a small plastic greenhouse to start with to see how i go and ive started some onions got some lettus,carrots and peas i will start them in there this weekend and get that cloche sorted

strongylodon,its on AVATERS,general garden discussion page 8or9.

LG if you could see the amount of moss on the roof allready you would not make that remark :rolleyes: I gather a couple of binliners full off the carparks every week. You take your life in your hands standing near the scoool outside when its raining moss with a little rain :eek: :eek:

Oh my god!!! can you see it?????????Cheers, i'll let you know if it turns out ok.

chances are there'll be something like that on the Gardener's world site - follow the link, and have a look through past programmes - they include pics and instructions on how to do all sorts of gardeningy things!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/tv_and_radio/gardeners_world/index.shtml

So what have we got to thank the Romans for?.... :D

Many thanks for the link: lots of useful tips and similar issues there. Wish me luck!

Thanks for your good wishes all! Having made the decision at 17 to get married I just cannot believe how the years have flown. (Wonder if we'll make it to 60 years)Happy Silver Anniversary to you dendrobium and partner - nice idea the rosebush and hope it's growing strong till you have a...

Good advice Liz, digging out will reduce chance of regrowth and any that does will be easier to deal with. A fork is better than a spade as the roots tend to remain in longer pieces and you get more of it out. By digging, you will also aerate the soil and sweeten it. For large areas take it bit...

Then there was m' dear old Mum's method (Ex Land Army). After planting out she would give em' a watering then stand there with a defiant look on her face and say, "Now grow you bu....rs, grow!"

Whilst agreeing that curves, drifts, and more informal planting is my preference - there are some gardens where blocks and regimented planting can look really good. Depends on the garden, and its purpose 'spose.

I agree with Dendrobium - they often look dead when they are not. With a few new shoots - it is clearly not dead. It does not really matter if you do not prune it at all. It will still flower the same. The worst that could happen is that it will looks a bit untidy and the flowers will be on...

I use a pressurised spray/mister set on a fine spray. You have much better control and can stop as soon as stems start to bend with the weight of water.Don't use the same one for weedkiller though! :eek:

unfortunately, i think it would look worse than existing marks ....

I know - I have a whole load of berberis julienne coming this week - would be a good time for a move around!

lol it is actually, im getting an unhealthy obsession with my plants, veg and seeds lately :D

If it is hoggin underneath, you could get plenty of good aerobic, and probably anaerobic exercise weilding a pickaxe!! And use what you've broken up to make a lovely rockery!! That's pretty much what we did at one point, except it was a concrete path, and by we, I mean husband!!

Bunny hunting? Was it dangerous? Mauled by a rabbit, must be agonising. What a dangerous life you lead Paladin :D :D :D

If you want it, you can get it from T&M http://plants.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/list/full-index/c/11. Good luck!

only a quick sketch, original masterpiece, �£2m if you want it!!