General Gardening Discussion

Do you mean you want to raise it by 18 inches?

Hi Poppylove please check for nesting birds before you prune, & have a look at the 2 links below. http://www.rspb.org.uk/gardens/advice/gardenhedges/the_law.asp http://www.rspb.org.uk/gardens/advice/gardenhedges/maintaining_a_hedge.asp These 2 links suggest pruning up to 3 times in a season (it...

I decided to grow my own flowers this year from seed. I dont have a greenhouse so my laundry room has been taken over by seedlings. My lupin seedlings are about 3wks old, 6ins tall with two leaves. Question is do I just leave them alone untill its time to harden off?My next question is about...

Ahh, yellow sulphur, 'spose I could just get the mother in law to breathe on them! . Thanks for the tip.

Yeah, what Pete said. In a greenhouse is probably best.

If you find an adult vine weevil wearing a sombreo then it probably has been eating chillis Mrs Cloudy.

Snake get such bad press! The three that live in the British Isles really are harmless, honestly,a wasp or bee is more likely to sting and more venomous than our little adder.

Take a look at this link Clematis cuttings - I think it covers everything.

Hi PeterS I think splitting them is a great way of keeping their vigour. The only thing to watch for is any sign of disease (Can be prone to leaf miners & some virus'). New seed will help keep the gene pool diverse, but I wouldn't bother if they look healthy - Lucky you, they're so versatile,...

Hi all If you find 'em under black plastic its the ideal opportunity to squish 'em!!! lol They've never eaten Buzy Lizzies in my garden either. Buy the cheapest most horrid instant coffee, get one of those hand sprayers from Wilko's, put about 4 tablespoons coffee & top with water. Spray every...

Thank you for that- it has given me a lot to think about - they all all the same species - they were all bought together in a plant auction! and, yes, some of them are divisions that I have made from some of them, so maybe a "bad " lot as you say!

Hello All, I work in an old peoples home on the Nottingham / Derbyshire border and need help to make alterations to the garden to make it more manageable. CAN YOU HELP PLEASE? There is nothing too strenuous and I think half a dozen people for one day will do the job. Tea, coffee, buscuits, and...

Thanks for tips on mushrooms, I got a kit and started, into first week so early days yet, hoping fot a result soon.

Hi Fran and Mrs Cloudy, thanks for your help - i'll find out about corers for sure and i'll definately be going down the path of uncompacting the garden. Thanks again.

Too early? I bought my plants at the end of Febuary.I get them really small and bring them on in my porch(I don't have a greenhouse)I pinch them out as I want to feed them as I want to and end up with a plant 3 times the size as I could have bought when it's time to plant out.It's no cheaped and...

yo Lady, you got some good fertiliser going there

oh, you are sooooooooo naughty

Found this fab Bamboo site. No Pandas tho' - all too busy eating chicken http://www.junglegiants.co.uk/

it is wine and dine time for slugs and snail. Go out each evening and squish any slimeys you can find, put your beer traps well away from your precious plants. The beer attracts slimeys and you don't want them to be sidetracked into a hosta starter before a deadly hangover. I use cheap stout in...

2 Types of L.Acuminata. The one on the right is semi evergreen. Needs sun & free draining soil