General Gardening Discussion

It's the same in east lothian, very heavy downpours.I'm trying to harden off my annuals but I have to keep running outside to put them back in the greenhouse to stop them from drowning!only good thing to come out of it is it's I am getting plenty of exercise!!!

Thanks so much I will let you know how it goesDee

I helped my Dad do a garden like that. Unfortunatley we reverted to usung a pick axe and lifting the finds. As there was a few old bottles he must have got us interested.It was a new housing estate built on the grounds of High Legh Hall near Lymm.I think the builders left all the houses with...

The japanese painted ferns (without looking it up I think its anthyrium?) have beautiful coloured leaves

Green-tea bags of course Ladybird

Thanks for that Fran, I was hoping to put some in a hanging basket are these best put in the ground or in a large pot on the patio.Can i transfer then to the ground in October? Sorry to ask too many questions I do have a book which I have started to read but I can't take it all in that quick. Jacqui

Oops. I stand humbly corrected! Thanks Bayleaf. I'll investigate tomorrow.Yes, it would be lovely, especially if I had more of it... I shall put some pictures up once the garden has been emptied of floorboards, fitted cabinets, boiler, and various other items that have been ripped out of the...

:D Hi all, Thanks I shall go to the garden centre today to be sure of getting what I want. I shall have to impress on her not to let them get too dry as I don't think they will flower or last into next year if they do. :( I shall put some gell crystals in the pots too. A dwarf variety sounds...

Usually hire shops use Petrol engine rotorvators..... And usually a Honda engine, as they are very reliable.Nathan.

Found this info which indicates it has uses. Looking at the picture, I think all the stuff I have to dig up on the side of the back garden is this, rather than nettles (as I thought). Aw, heck. :(

MarcO. Poly twinwall, the stuff used on conservatory roofs,bought in large sheets and easily cut to size. I had similar problem with Bind weed and once contained zapped the evil sod with Roundup. Those roots are something else! Paladin

Don't tell me you're a Chelsea fan too Nathan :D

Just cut it back as low as you can its almost impossible to kill, although it is a bit late I must admit.

Hi Jacqui. Parsnips are slow growing and it's about 9 months before they mature. It's usual to sow in late winter but you can sow them now. Don't let them dry out though. They like limy soil, and well rotted muck dug in during the previous season.Haven't got a clue about peppers,...

ThanksIt must be one of life's mysteries I think if I have to drill it'll have to be the sides.Peter

Hi Fran Thanks for your reply.I do not know where they are coming from because they seem to be all around. I will try your method and let you know. Many thanks John

Hi Skiver This is starting to sound better by the minute, I think i'll definately be giving the pierris a haircut at the weekend!!!! I've lived here for 4 years and the peirris was here prior to that so I've no actual idea how old it is. Like you I water and feed as well throughout the summer. ...

Hi Cheeky Skiver Yep Shade is fine. Incorportate some compost/chicken poo when planting & water well, then mulch with more compost.

I actually know more about owls, but I was aware of these things as I spend a bit of time at a place near Andover called the Hawk Conservancy.In the Middle Ages you needed permission from the King to own a hawk as they were such efficient hunters. There is a famous case in contract law where...

Lichen tends to grow on things that remain damp for a certain amount of the year, although they can stand complete drying out for long periods. Seem to remember reading something about them only growing in areas where there is not much pollution. They wont harm the plants, they are not...