General Gardening Discussion

: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...

i dont know of a brand name but i have seen on tv a type which had citronella in it to deter cats and dogs,but it was expensive. i have no idea where you can buy it but if you ask your garden centre then they may be able to source it for you. if its not too big a play area then maybe you could...

Hi Bayleaf, thanks for the reply.Contemporary and Continental The look I'm after is contemporary with a bit of continental, (therefore clean lines, straight edges, white walls, using lights, water features, and a pergola over the top).Loadings Loadings are a major consideration, only...

Hi Lynne You're probably being too nice to it! Leave it alone, don't feed, water or do anything, give it chance to settle in (it should be fine in your chalky soil in sun as it likes neutral to alkaline conditions) It may take a couple of seasons to get its feet under the table, but its not a...

Thanks Dalbuie - the plants all look ok today (24 hours later) - I will water them in a mo and then check again in the morning.. if they look like they are flagging I will repot.Jacqui: I have actually sprayed diluted washing up liquid on a honeysuckle to get rid of aphids and it seems to...

Thanks guys, I'll pick my moment and hack away - like the sound of an axe after a hard week, I've checked the hedge for nests and none there, next door's cat would probably see to that anyway.

Hello there, I am training a standard fuscia for the first time. I have been pinching out the side shoots and all seems to be going well BUT a flower now seems to be coming through at the top. The standard hasn't yet reached the height I want do I: 1, Leave it to flower or 2, Pinch out the...

Tomato liquid feed sounds fine to me! Ta!!