General Gardening Discussion

2nd-bassoon I have a small container of salted water.....I empty the contents onto a hedge or into compost bin.

Some cats use clematis stems as a scratching post, but some mesh around it will prevent it.

My 1.2 x 0.6m thermostatically controlled heat mat is situated on top of my similar sized grow light box in my greenhouse.It doesn't get turned on until there's sufficient natural light for the seeds germinating on it. So it's left until April before I start using it.Until then, I have 2x...

ok I will get a ph measuring kit.

Do Dobbies still sell plants ? We popped in last weekend and our local store is now more coffee shop and tat than a garden centre. Probably a bit of an exaggeration but the focus has changed significantly. I guess they go where the money is.On bulbs, we tend to buy most from on line...

I presume my suggestion of Neon Pink with Lime Green polka dots , came second ?

I'm confused. If you are gone for long stretches, where is the water coming from if no one is there irrigating?Perhals auto watering is not synched well?

Of course. Severe frosts still possible, even likely. You are almost there ...shame to let late cold weather spoil everything

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Yes does look like feverfew @shiney although I have never tried it myself I am assured it does taste disgusting.!

Thanks for all your info. I think I'll choose something else as Osteospermum doesn't seem to be the right choice. Cheers

We had our rotten wooden fence replaced with chain link. Problem solved.G.

I have a Panicum Squaw ornamental deciduous grass . Is about now the best time to cut back the old stems , to a little tuft ?TIA

An alternative method to a slab would be a strong base frame with adjustable feet onto small flags or post hole type concrete pads, similar idea to these -Those tree roots are always going to give lots of movement.

Assume you have the prices of such big pot grown trees , seem a full 6m Hornbeam is around £600+Unless fully grown , the general rule of trees is that younger plants establish better and quicker.As we cannot see your garden view and what side of the country you are in its difficult to give...

If you arrange your pots properly you can keep your buckets and hide them at the back. Nobody would be any the wiser.G.

I do that as well! Although TBF, I don't get much junk mail at this address. At my last address, I had loads! I think the person who lived there before me must have signed up for everything going.

Looks like Crocosmia to me as well . Nice plant flowers July / August .

Pinched out and canes, just need a few more canes to finish off.

Hi KFF , I do the same as my tulips are past their best . I deadhead them all (daffs as well). I wouldn't like to do that Dutch field by hand !