General Gardening Discussion

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!

The shed is tin as far as I can see.The garden probably looks smaller than it is - we counted the left hand side as 15 fence panels (6 foot panels) - it is quite narrow but long. There is a slight slope but hardly worth mentioning - sloping away from the house.It really only is about the...

with a bit of luck there will still be buds lower down, even if the highest ones are affected by frostI was always advised not to do it until May started - and that was down south - so I suppose that'd be ok for Somerset!! Whatever you do, don't cut off any bits that go black if we do...

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I have to do something in my lunch break and Faversham town centre doesn't offer much.Lovely sunny day all day today.

Great plant, can also spread 3 metres +. can be kept to half that size, but it lose's it's inpact a bit..

Take 1/3 old wood out of the centre each year for three years, this will encourage new growth from the base. Best time would be April/May or when growth is under way.Keep the rest lightly trimmed with garden shears after flowering to maintain shape.Also check any branches that touch the...

Pavel, for the price you were quoted, are you sure that your garden is not 5 acres! I have designed mainly large formal grounds, up to 20 acres with the odd smaller plot, and, although it is not cheap, I think the price you were quoted was quite high, for the size of garden Agree with fran, you...

Thank you all for the information i am sure i shall be planting some of these plants.

looks good in the snow too! It's been snowing for ages here too - started sometime overnight, and it's still going - got plenty of pics (see comp!!) :D :D :D

They are on a window sill in a room where there is no heating on but maybe it was too late when i put them there.I'll take your advice and wait to see what happens.

Mims Re your query as to what varieties of Bourganvilla, Datura, and Hibiscus I could recommend. Afraid you just have to walk around the markets and see something you find striking and bring it away. The Spaniards never bother to label anything ( they probably dont know a name anyhow). I would...