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  1. lazy-gardener

    Help needed on pation design

    I went for a wander round places like Jewson, saw what sizes they did of the stuff I liked, and went home, measured up, and costed it out from there. Don't forget you'll spend a lot on sharp sand...
    I went for a wander round places like Jewson, saw what sizes they did of the stuff I liked, and went home, measured up, and costed it out from there. Don't forget you'll spend a lot on sharp sand for laying it!! We got Marshallspaving slabs, Saxon - partly because of the yellowness which...
    I went for a wander round places like Jewson, saw what sizes they did of the stuff I liked, and went home, measured up, and costed it out from there. Don't forget you'll spend a lot on sharp sand for laying it!! We got Marshallspaving slabs,...
    I went for a wander round places like Jewson, saw what sizes they did of the stuff I liked, and went home, measured up, and costed it out from there. Don't forget you'll spend a lot on sharp sand...
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  2. J&A

    Thyme

    Creeping thyme is very good, and easy to grow fron seed.
    Creeping thyme is very good, and easy to grow fron seed.
    Creeping thyme is very good, and easy to grow fron seed.
    Creeping thyme is very good, and easy to grow fron seed.
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  3. robbo

    cold frame to small

    I suspect that they will not be available for that long. But should be available for another week or two. Even the ones I bought a few days ago have grown noticeably, and after a while would get...
    I suspect that they will not be available for that long. But should be available for another week or two. Even the ones I bought a few days ago have grown noticeably, and after a while would get too big and out of hand in the garden centres.Many of mine are on window sills in the house.
    I suspect that they will not be available for that long. But should be available for another week or two. Even the ones I bought a few days ago have grown noticeably, and after a while would get too big and out of hand in the garden...
    I suspect that they will not be available for that long. But should be available for another week or two. Even the ones I bought a few days ago have grown noticeably, and after a while would get...
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  4. DarrenT

    A Beginner asks can a weed have a bulb?

    I think LesH has got it! They spread like fury, grow anywhere are easily lifted and in the south are probably 3 or 4 weeks ahead of up here.
    I think LesH has got it! They spread like fury, grow anywhere are easily lifted and in the south are probably 3 or 4 weeks ahead of up here.
    I think LesH has got it! They spread like fury, grow anywhere are easily lifted and in the south are probably 3 or 4 weeks ahead of up here.
    I think LesH has got it! They spread like fury, grow anywhere are easily lifted and in the south are probably 3 or 4 weeks ahead of up here.
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  5. Jerry Cornelius

    to flymo or not to flymo

    yes, scarify now, but keep off if things are too wet - it won't do any good. If it's a small area, just use a springbok (very bouncy metal or plastic rake) - no need for expensive machinery! And...
    yes, scarify now, but keep off if things are too wet - it won't do any good. If it's a small area, just use a springbok (very bouncy metal or plastic rake) - no need for expensive machinery! And a very good workout! ;)
    yes, scarify now, but keep off if things are too wet - it won't do any good. If it's a small area, just use a springbok (very bouncy metal or plastic rake) - no need for expensive machinery! And a very good workout! ;)
    yes, scarify now, but keep off if things are too wet - it won't do any good. If it's a small area, just use a springbok (very bouncy metal or plastic rake) - no need for expensive machinery! And...
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  6. ettrick30

    Weeding Poll

    If anyone else would like to contribute to my ground breaking research, then any input would be appreciated. I'm going to make the cut off Sunday evening, then I'll have to write my report,...
    If anyone else would like to contribute to my ground breaking research, then any input would be appreciated. I'm going to make the cut off Sunday evening, then I'll have to write my report, can't put it off any longer. :(ThanksIan
    If anyone else would like to contribute to my ground breaking research, then any input would be appreciated. I'm going to make the cut off Sunday evening, then I'll have to write my report, can't put it off any longer. :(ThanksIan
    If anyone else would like to contribute to my ground breaking research, then any input would be appreciated. I'm going to make the cut off Sunday evening, then I'll have to write my report,...
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  7. Paladin

    Snowdrops For Sale

    Hi, Sawfish! Yes, I agree, and to get back to the original thread, sort of - I'm sure there are lots of snowdrops there at the moment!! :D
    Hi, Sawfish! Yes, I agree, and to get back to the original thread, sort of - I'm sure there are lots of snowdrops there at the moment!! :D
    Hi, Sawfish! Yes, I agree, and to get back to the original thread, sort of - I'm sure there are lots of snowdrops there at the moment!! :D
    Hi, Sawfish! Yes, I agree, and to get back to the original thread, sort of - I'm sure there are lots of snowdrops there at the moment!! :D
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  8. Scarecrow

    White stuff in pot plant!

    hans thanks for puting me in the 'younger person' catagory, been in horticulture 35 years this year, and married just as long, but you are always learning new thing in this game. Used Jeyes for...
    hans thanks for puting me in the 'younger person' catagory, been in horticulture 35 years this year, and married just as long, but you are always learning new thing in this game. Used Jeyes for more years than I care to remember, and, yes it is good stuff.
    hans thanks for puting me in the 'younger person' catagory, been in horticulture 35 years this year, and married just as long, but you are always learning new thing in this game. Used Jeyes for more years than I care to remember, and, yes it is...
    hans thanks for puting me in the 'younger person' catagory, been in horticulture 35 years this year, and married just as long, but you are always learning new thing in this game. Used Jeyes for...
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  9. pete

    pollen

    While I was out in the woods on Sunday in the rain, there was a sudden gust of wind as I was walking down an avenue of yews - and suddenly the same thing happened!!! I couldn't believe it, as I'd...
    While I was out in the woods on Sunday in the rain, there was a sudden gust of wind as I was walking down an avenue of yews - and suddenly the same thing happened!!! I couldn't believe it, as I'd just read this thread before going out! It was amazing - and, no, it didn't start off my...
    While I was out in the woods on Sunday in the rain, there was a sudden gust of wind as I was walking down an avenue of yews - and suddenly the same thing happened!!! I couldn't believe it, as I'd just read this thread before going out! It was...
    While I was out in the woods on Sunday in the rain, there was a sudden gust of wind as I was walking down an avenue of yews - and suddenly the same thing happened!!! I couldn't believe it, as I'd...
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  10. Waco

    Help! Terrified of -

    So do I plant this wee baby thing just below the compost?The big one already has a shoot about 1 1/2 inch long on it but is only on surface of soil.
    So do I plant this wee baby thing just below the compost?The big one already has a shoot about 1 1/2 inch long on it but is only on surface of soil.
    So do I plant this wee baby thing just below the compost?The big one already has a shoot about 1 1/2 inch long on it but is only on surface of soil.
    So do I plant this wee baby thing just below the compost?The big one already has a shoot about 1 1/2 inch long on it but is only on surface of soil.
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  11. timecharger

    protection from birds

    thanks very much indeed
    thanks very much indeed
    thanks very much indeed
    thanks very much indeed
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  12. thombreslin

    Terrace Garden

    you can cut down on weight by using polystyrene for part of the compost fill, i hope they wont blow over btw, is there a piccy? take a trip to Kew Gardens to get a few ideas, cos this looks like a...
    you can cut down on weight by using polystyrene for part of the compost fill, i hope they wont blow over btw, is there a piccy? take a trip to Kew Gardens to get a few ideas, cos this looks like a BIG enterprise
    you can cut down on weight by using polystyrene for part of the compost fill, i hope they wont blow over btw, is there a piccy? take a trip to Kew Gardens to get a few ideas, cos this looks like a BIG enterprise
    you can cut down on weight by using polystyrene for part of the compost fill, i hope they wont blow over btw, is there a piccy? take a trip to Kew Gardens to get a few ideas, cos this looks like a...
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  13. lazy-gardener

    sweet violets- propagating

    Depends whether you want them there. If you want to move them somewhere else you could- they seem to be propagating themselves quite happily!
    Depends whether you want them there. If you want to move them somewhere else you could- they seem to be propagating themselves quite happily!
    Depends whether you want them there. If you want to move them somewhere else you could- they seem to be propagating themselves quite happily!
    Depends whether you want them there. If you want to move them somewhere else you could- they seem to be propagating themselves quite happily!
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  14. Waco

    Hyachinths

    Thanks all, I had thought that may be the case, but I am getting a bit bulbed up in my garden. I think the answer may be to start a flower bed for cut flowers.
    Thanks all, I had thought that may be the case, but I am getting a bit bulbed up in my garden. I think the answer may be to start a flower bed for cut flowers.
    Thanks all, I had thought that may be the case, but I am getting a bit bulbed up in my garden. I think the answer may be to start a flower bed for cut flowers.
    Thanks all, I had thought that may be the case, but I am getting a bit bulbed up in my garden. I think the answer may be to start a flower bed for cut flowers.
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  15. Webmaster

    Physalis ..... Anyone grown them before ??

    Thats probably the reason, I would not grow them again unless asked to
    Thats probably the reason, I would not grow them again unless asked to
    Thats probably the reason, I would not grow them again unless asked to
    Thats probably the reason, I would not grow them again unless asked to
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  16. sheppy

    How do I get rid of leylandii ?

    Thanks everyone - given me stacks of ideas. Going with the totem poles....JOKING!!! It's a huge relief to know I don't necessarily have to dig out the roots and as they are planted along the...
    Thanks everyone - given me stacks of ideas. Going with the totem poles....JOKING!!! It's a huge relief to know I don't necessarily have to dig out the roots and as they are planted along the front drive I may go for gravel and pots if they prove really stubborn. (Not my first choice, but it...
    Thanks everyone - given me stacks of ideas. Going with the totem poles....JOKING!!! It's a huge relief to know I don't necessarily have to dig out the roots and as they are planted along the front drive I may go for gravel and pots if they prove...
    Thanks everyone - given me stacks of ideas. Going with the totem poles....JOKING!!! It's a huge relief to know I don't necessarily have to dig out the roots and as they are planted along the...
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  17. golfer

    Cuttings/Transplanting

    Fuchias, taake apiece about 2 inches long, cut just below where a pair of leaves come from the stem. Pull the bottom two leaves off and put stem in a post of compost, no hormone powder needed....
    Fuchias, taake apiece about 2 inches long, cut just below where a pair of leaves come from the stem. Pull the bottom two leaves off and put stem in a post of compost, no hormone powder needed. Water. Cover with a plastic bag and wait till you see roots coming from the base of the plant pot....
    Fuchias, taake apiece about 2 inches long, cut just below where a pair of leaves come from the stem. Pull the bottom two leaves off and put stem in a post of compost, no hormone powder needed. Water. Cover with a plastic bag and wait till you see...
    Fuchias, taake apiece about 2 inches long, cut just below where a pair of leaves come from the stem. Pull the bottom two leaves off and put stem in a post of compost, no hormone powder needed....
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  18. PeterS

    Patience is a virtue

    Waco - many thanks for your very kind offer. I have just sent you an e-mail.
    Waco - many thanks for your very kind offer. I have just sent you an e-mail.
    Waco - many thanks for your very kind offer. I have just sent you an e-mail.
    Waco - many thanks for your very kind offer. I have just sent you an e-mail.
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  19. lazy-gardener

    going mad- talking to my plants!!

    i worked at a stables where all animals were left to live forever ,,,,, the oldest sheep eventually died, but no one was sure how long they normally live, usually farmers give up at 6 yo when they...
    i worked at a stables where all animals were left to live forever ,,,,, the oldest sheep eventually died, but no one was sure how long they normally live, usually farmers give up at 6 yo when they lose their teeth, this one was about ten!
    i worked at a stables where all animals were left to live forever ,,,,, the oldest sheep eventually died, but no one was sure how long they normally live, usually farmers give up at 6 yo when they lose their teeth, this one was about ten!
    i worked at a stables where all animals were left to live forever ,,,,, the oldest sheep eventually died, but no one was sure how long they normally live, usually farmers give up at 6 yo when they...
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  20. moden

    grotty gardens

    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 ]
    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 ]
    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 ]
    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 ]
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