General Gardening Discussion

Thanks PeterS, the fothergills red gem are the ones I have been looking for. :D

Thanks nixon, the avatar, still hav'nt found a suitable pic to represent myself (old git!) or are you suggesting that I use the MG pic.....bit girly for me though? Sorry if it's off topic, but you started it! :D :D

HAVE USED LEAKY HOSE FOR ABOUT 20 YEARS IN BORDERS ETC. AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT AT ALL. AS LONG AS IT IS COVERED WITH MULCH THE MOISTURE SEEPS INTO THE GROUND QUITE WELL, DOWN TO 9" IN SOME PLACES

can i use jeyes fluid on my allotment? ron

RON ...... are you sure you have the correct product?

Are you sure it just hasn't been too dry? If this was the problem then It might resprout with some water or rain- sounds daft I know but I've had some periods this winter since christmas when I needed to water containers. Now it's gone to the other extreme. I hope it hasn't died, how big was it?

shouldn't need that, Ursh - at least, I've never done it! Just let them grow enough so they're ready for May. Are they the standard type or the trailing ones?

Jungle Seeds emailed me to say they are now selling all their tubers/roots ie cannas, hedychiums, cauleyas, colocasias etc postage free this month. Check it out if you're interested at www.jungleseeds.co.uk

I've noticed some types drop their flower buds, others go on to flower and even get fruit.

Cheers folks. I guessed that would that was what was for the best but, best to check.

we use co**** salt and leave it for the damp rain to wash it in drive looks a b....er for a couple of days but it works.for alge on fence used lady gardeners tip bleach and washing up liquid.

It would be far safer to put the slabs down last otherwise you would be securing your posts to the slabs. I would use a little concrete around the posts and possibly use metal extensions from the concrete to the posts [a couple of inches above slabs] thereby slowing down the rotting process...

Thanks everyone. I was confused because seed packets recommend general Feb-March sowing.

Glad this has been resolved now LG.

Woolworths have some great deals on bulbs shrubs and trees just now.

if you'd like some freebie seeds, I've got some - just e-mail me, and I'll send you some. I seriously over-estimated how much I could bring on!!

That Jackson's Nurseries one is not too far from me - Staffordshire. The in-laws live not a million miles away so may plan a visit (to see them, obviously, and a side issue we can stop and have a look! )

If you let it go to seed you could have a sequel: Son of Daffodil!

You really do need to take a careful look at the centre to make sure the growing tip is still there, as Pete said.. They are pretty good links I agree. Trial & error after that I think....

Nixon's a she, DavieM!