General Gardening Discussion

i have massive bushy dahlias nowis it still possible to take the cuttings? and if so how? i havent a clue on thisThanksWill

Great Fran if you can stand the stink.

Now that is helpful - I didn't know about a bird forum with prompt response - very useful.

good thinking Steve lol Ladybird

PS Glenn, there a thread under General Discussion named "Christmas Potato" which is generating some interesting comment. I should take a look there if you haven't already! [ 09. August 2005, 07:17 PM: Message edited by: michaelmasdaisy ]

I've sprayed with algon for the first onslaught after a chat with my Dad who thinks its fab stuff :D so I'll keep you all updated

If it came from the med. area then there's a good chance they may be palateable. As for the distorted leaves, if its just a bit of black fly I wouldn't worry too much.

many thanks there Bayleaf, just ordered colour chart

Ok thanks, it would be a shame to throw such a big plant away though.

Hi M/daisy. Have done a similar thing to stop a shrub drying out too much as we have such lovely soil, but it drys very quickly as it is so free draining. The plant is very happy under these conditions was very unhappy till I did that

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Your very welcome - but keep them watered til they get established. August can be just a tad dry

If you leave them they will eventually dry and be able to brush off - but there is nothing faster that I know off, and it will still leave an uneven surface.Next time when clearing ivy - cut the stem, and then remove as it falls away.

HiWe have just got rid of a beech hedge which was not terribly nice and replaced it with a 3ft high fence. However, I would like to have some form of hedging back in place on the side of my house for some more privacy. But I would like it to be relatively low maintenance but quick-growing...

RHS August 'To Do' listNathan.

I have an oriental poppy that has already flowered once this summer. Last weekend I looked at it and it had three more flower stems growing. However one looked diseased - the flower head was turning black and the stalk was bending over. I cut the whole stalk off.As the week went on the...

Can't help with the nursery - but how about Dracaena schryveriana - the dragon tree. Tis fairly common in garden centre.

this month, i would highly recomend you starting up your own hydroponic garden, keep up to date with the most recent gardening technology,let us know what you think

good thinking Marley what about it ??? maybe HM has a generator lined up...Ladybird

Hey has anybody got there own hydroponic garden, im just wondering how its goin for you all, and if you are experiencing any problemsthanks