General Gardening Discussion

and portable, but i thot plastic pots are quite cheap nowadays, re gravel . membrane is essential to separate soil and gravel [ 26. March 2006, 09:15 PM: Message edited by: Lady Gardener ]

Me - I'd take off the worst of them - without denuding the plant,and then wait for the new leaves. I always think that if a leaf is part undamageddamaged, that the plant won't replace as readily as if it wasn't there.But the plant needs leaves - so go careful

That is fascinating, PeterS And I like your phrasing - when the bottom fell out of the disposable panties market!

Fran has answered the question, if you have quite a longish run then you could plant alternate plants, say, VIBURNUM TINUS which is evergreen and has white flowers in spring, when these have finished it can be trimmed back. and the Fuschia

Labels'n'things (link in PeterS' post) do good very fine indelible pens - Ideal for me!!

conflicting views there, i m going to email my supplier i think

thanks for responses everyone...guess it will have to be more green with lots of climbers...I have come from an orange fenced garden...it just seemed so much warmer..boo hoo

Always remember that humans control plants not the other way round and if twice a year cut away the creeping bits YOU are in control.Remember with all of the rampant bamboos, The first year they sleep The second year they creep The third year they leap. So be aware.........................

Hi Lady Gardener I recieved "Complete Gardens" DVD for Christmas. I was dissapointed to start with,I found it very difficult to find my way around.Its great for the average gardener like myself(when you eventualy find out how it works).Put in a plant name and it will tell you soil...

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.