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  1. ellgee

    Which evergreen shrubs for a windy spot?

    bamboos are excellent but not black bamboo will not tolerate exposed areas
    bamboos are excellent but not black bamboo will not tolerate exposed areas
    bamboos are excellent but not black bamboo will not tolerate exposed areas
    bamboos are excellent but not black bamboo will not tolerate exposed areas
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  2. Charlie

    Azalea - After flowering

    If you have removed the husks then you need to do a very light prune on the extension growth of this year just to reshape and balance the plant ready for next year. Keep it on the dry side not too...
    If you have removed the husks then you need to do a very light prune on the extension growth of this year just to reshape and balance the plant ready for next year. Keep it on the dry side not too much water and give a feed of Phostrogen for a month. Bring into a cool conservatory before frosts...
    If you have removed the husks then you need to do a very light prune on the extension growth of this year just to reshape and balance the plant ready for next year. Keep it on the dry side not too much water and give a feed of Phostrogen for a...
    If you have removed the husks then you need to do a very light prune on the extension growth of this year just to reshape and balance the plant ready for next year. Keep it on the dry side not too...
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  3. Webmaster

    Bottle brush (Callistemon)

    Nice flower,Rich. Dont mention RED SPIDER its a killer as far as I'm conserned.
    Nice flower,Rich. Dont mention RED SPIDER its a killer as far as I'm conserned.
    Nice flower,Rich. Dont mention RED SPIDER its a killer as far as I'm conserned.
    Nice flower,Rich. Dont mention RED SPIDER its a killer as far as I'm conserned.
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  4. brazil

    dahlia imperialis

    Sounds good, especially this time of the year. Have a look up near the greenhouses in the tropical borders, where the bananas and cannas are, I think that where I saw the Dahalias.
    Sounds good, especially this time of the year. Have a look up near the greenhouses in the tropical borders, where the bananas and cannas are, I think that where I saw the Dahalias.
    Sounds good, especially this time of the year. Have a look up near the greenhouses in the tropical borders, where the bananas and cannas are, I think that where I saw the Dahalias.
    Sounds good, especially this time of the year. Have a look up near the greenhouses in the tropical borders, where the bananas and cannas are, I think that where I saw the Dahalias.
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  5. bluecrafty214

    Hibiscus

    bluecrafty214, do you know what type of Hibiscus this is ie. the full latin name.
    bluecrafty214, do you know what type of Hibiscus this is ie. the full latin name.
    bluecrafty214, do you know what type of Hibiscus this is ie. the full latin name.
    bluecrafty214, do you know what type of Hibiscus this is ie. the full latin name.
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  6. Fran

    Gardening friends

    I think that where mine ones come from Steve. I tend to be a bit of an untidy gardener, for these days anyway, but I think it pays off to leave a few undisturbed logs or, dare I say it, rubbish...
    I think that where mine ones come from Steve. I tend to be a bit of an untidy gardener, for these days anyway, but I think it pays off to leave a few undisturbed logs or, dare I say it, rubbish laying around as it attracts all sorts of wildlife. :D
    I think that where mine ones come from Steve. I tend to be a bit of an untidy gardener, for these days anyway, but I think it pays off to leave a few undisturbed logs or, dare I say it, rubbish laying around as it attracts all sorts of wildlife. :D
    I think that where mine ones come from Steve. I tend to be a bit of an untidy gardener, for these days anyway, but I think it pays off to leave a few undisturbed logs or, dare I say it, rubbish...
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  7. PeterS

    Perennials - help please

    Bayleaf, thanks I didn't realise that hespris was sweet rocket (dames violet)a strewing herb as a recall - one of my favourites, or at least the white one is - and silene is campion duh, I really...
    Bayleaf, thanks I didn't realise that hespris was sweet rocket (dames violet)a strewing herb as a recall - one of my favourites, or at least the white one is - and silene is campion duh, I really must try and remember the botanical names - but very few stay in the little grey cells, the common...
    Bayleaf, thanks I didn't realise that hespris was sweet rocket (dames violet)a strewing herb as a recall - one of my favourites, or at least the white one is - and silene is campion duh, I really must try and remember the botanical names - but...
    Bayleaf, thanks I didn't realise that hespris was sweet rocket (dames violet)a strewing herb as a recall - one of my favourites, or at least the white one is - and silene is campion duh, I really...
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  8. taney

    flowers for winter

    Hi taneyAll Balleaf's suggestions are good. Bulbs are particularly good for very early spring flowers and most should be planted around oct/nov. One of my absolute favorite shrubs is witch...
    Hi taneyAll Balleaf's suggestions are good. Bulbs are particularly good for very early spring flowers and most should be planted around oct/nov. One of my absolute favorite shrubs is witch hazel which flowers in jan/feb before almost everything else. There are lots of varieties which range...
    Hi taneyAll Balleaf's suggestions are good. Bulbs are particularly good for very early spring flowers and most should be planted around oct/nov. One of my absolute favorite shrubs is witch hazel which flowers in jan/feb before almost...
    Hi taneyAll Balleaf's suggestions are good. Bulbs are particularly good for very early spring flowers and most should be planted around oct/nov. One of my absolute favorite shrubs is witch...
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  9. jay

    Huge Buddleia flowers!

    Do you tie them with blue string? ;) http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/clangers/index.shtml [ 21. July 2005, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
    Do you tie them with blue string? ;) http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/clangers/index.shtml [ 21. July 2005, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
    Do you tie them with blue string? ;) http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/clangers/index.shtml [ 21. July 2005, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
    Do you tie them with blue string? ;) http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/clangers/index.shtml [ 21. July 2005, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
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  10. steve b

    passion flower

    Yeah I reckon you'll get some more later on, give it time, and some more heat and sunshine.
    Yeah I reckon you'll get some more later on, give it time, and some more heat and sunshine.
    Yeah I reckon you'll get some more later on, give it time, and some more heat and sunshine.
    Yeah I reckon you'll get some more later on, give it time, and some more heat and sunshine.
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  11. princessazlea

    What time of day should you water a plant?

    Whatever works for you and your plants Pete.
    Whatever works for you and your plants Pete.
    Whatever works for you and your plants Pete.
    Whatever works for you and your plants Pete.
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  12. taney

    Aggregates?Cobbles?

    thanx for the information...i never thought of it!i hope i would get someone in birmingham with such an offer
    thanx for the information...i never thought of it!i hope i would get someone in birmingham with such an offer
    thanx for the information...i never thought of it!i hope i would get someone in birmingham with such an offer
    thanx for the information...i never thought of it!i hope i would get someone in birmingham with such an offer
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  13. Charlie

    Dahlia - help needed after bloom

    Oops that's what I meant, first leaf down not first leaf up!! Lol!
    Oops that's what I meant, first leaf down not first leaf up!! Lol!
    Oops that's what I meant, first leaf down not first leaf up!! Lol!
    Oops that's what I meant, first leaf down not first leaf up!! Lol!
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  14. Webmaster

    Free Ant Stop!, Bug Clear or �£2 off Miracle grow coupon.

    Plenty of advice in the coupons section, I regularly save �£10 on my shopping bill now by using the coupons available.Nathan.
    Plenty of advice in the coupons section, I regularly save �£10 on my shopping bill now by using the coupons available.Nathan.
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  15. jay

    getting obsessive!

    jay I found 3 this morning so it wont take him long, ;) Iwill send him when hes finished
    jay I found 3 this morning so it wont take him long, ;) Iwill send him when hes finished
    jay I found 3 this morning so it wont take him long, ;) Iwill send him when hes finished
    jay I found 3 this morning so it wont take him long, ;) Iwill send him when hes finished
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  16. taney

    Ever green plants!

    thanx everyone for your kind opinions
    thanx everyone for your kind opinions
    thanx everyone for your kind opinions
    thanx everyone for your kind opinions
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  17. snowstar

    black prinse

    Me again, I have now bought some fuchsia from the above e-bay seller, and I am very pleased with them. They arrived healthy, well packaged and with labels. I will buy from this seller again.
    Me again, I have now bought some fuchsia from the above e-bay seller, and I am very pleased with them. They arrived healthy, well packaged and with labels. I will buy from this seller again.
    Me again, I have now bought some fuchsia from the above e-bay seller, and I am very pleased with them. They arrived healthy, well packaged and with labels. I will buy from this seller again.
    Me again, I have now bought some fuchsia from the above e-bay seller, and I am very pleased with them. They arrived healthy, well packaged and with labels. I will buy from this seller again.
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  18. CarolA

    Cranesbill

    Carol, I would think that normal mowing of the lawn would kill them eventually. If not try one of those feed and weed lawn fertilizers you can get, but dont use it if the weathers dry, or you...
    Carol, I would think that normal mowing of the lawn would kill them eventually. If not try one of those feed and weed lawn fertilizers you can get, but dont use it if the weathers dry, or you could water it well in, if you dont have a hosepipe ban that is.
    Carol, I would think that normal mowing of the lawn would kill them eventually. If not try one of those feed and weed lawn fertilizers you can get, but dont use it if the weathers dry, or you could water it well in, if you dont have a hosepipe...
    Carol, I would think that normal mowing of the lawn would kill them eventually. If not try one of those feed and weed lawn fertilizers you can get, but dont use it if the weathers dry, or you...
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  19. jay

    Birdseeding

    LOL Steve!!!! :DNo good then? Lol, lol!
    LOL Steve!!!! :DNo good then? Lol, lol!
    LOL Steve!!!! :DNo good then? Lol, lol!
    LOL Steve!!!! :DNo good then? Lol, lol!
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  20. Daisies

    when is sowing time 'oop North'!!

    Re:What to do this month,Forum. Earlier in the morning might be better :D
    Re:What to do this month,Forum. Earlier in the morning might be better :D
    Re:What to do this month,Forum. Earlier in the morning might be better :D
    Re:What to do this month,Forum. Earlier in the morning might be better :D
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