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  1. tanya

    vibernum

    Hi Tanya - there are loads of different types of viburnum - need some more info - do you have a name for it? Is it evergreen, semi evergreen, deciduous? Could you post a pic? Does it have berries...
    Hi Tanya - there are loads of different types of viburnum - need some more info - do you have a name for it? Is it evergreen, semi evergreen, deciduous? Could you post a pic? Does it have berries later on? Most evergreen viburnum (flowering spring or early summer) are "pruning group 1" -...
    Hi Tanya - there are loads of different types of viburnum - need some more info - do you have a name for it? Is it evergreen, semi evergreen, deciduous? Could you post a pic? Does it have berries later on? Most evergreen viburnum (flowering...
    Hi Tanya - there are loads of different types of viburnum - need some more info - do you have a name for it? Is it evergreen, semi evergreen, deciduous? Could you post a pic? Does it have berries...
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  2. LittleD

    Have I made a pigs-ear of this?

    Thanks both Steve, we took a big old apple tree down at the end of last year it lay and the west side of the plot so all the mid summer 11am - 4pm sunshine was blocked out it gave so much more...
    Thanks both Steve, we took a big old apple tree down at the end of last year it lay and the west side of the plot so all the mid summer 11am - 4pm sunshine was blocked out it gave so much more light that I got really enthusiastic about my new,light veg plot this is why I wanted to get the...
    Thanks both Steve, we took a big old apple tree down at the end of last year it lay and the west side of the plot so all the mid summer 11am - 4pm sunshine was blocked out it gave so much more light that I got really enthusiastic about my...
    Thanks both Steve, we took a big old apple tree down at the end of last year it lay and the west side of the plot so all the mid summer 11am - 4pm sunshine was blocked out it gave so much more...
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  3. alan

    garden suppliers

    have been using N.A.KAYS for some bits around the greenhouse and garden.they seem very reliable but are there others as good or better. please let me and all our other readers know wo you use....
    have been using N.A.KAYS for some bits around the greenhouse and garden.they seem very reliable but are there others as good or better. please let me and all our other readers know wo you use. maybe we could start a rating system for suppliers. if thats ok with nathan cheers alan ;)
    have been using N.A.KAYS for some bits around the greenhouse and garden.they seem very reliable but are there others as good or better. please let me and all our other readers know wo you use. maybe we could start a rating system for suppliers....
    have been using N.A.KAYS for some bits around the greenhouse and garden.they seem very reliable but are there others as good or better. please let me and all our other readers know wo you use....
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  4. paul

    black eyed susan

    Were the seeds properly ripe, and were they stored cool and dry through the winter. Thats the most important thing, any doubts might aswell buy a packet, not that expensive. Just noticed,...
    Were the seeds properly ripe, and were they stored cool and dry through the winter. Thats the most important thing, any doubts might aswell buy a packet, not that expensive. Just noticed, UNHEATED propagator in UNHEATED greenhouse, it might get warm during the day but its still cold at night....
    Were the seeds properly ripe, and were they stored cool and dry through the winter. Thats the most important thing, any doubts might aswell buy a packet, not that expensive. Just noticed, UNHEATED propagator in UNHEATED greenhouse, it might get...
    Were the seeds properly ripe, and were they stored cool and dry through the winter. Thats the most important thing, any doubts might aswell buy a packet, not that expensive. Just noticed,...
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  5. Mitchell

    Field Woodrush

    Hi Mitchell - try the old RHS & good luck! http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0404/fieldwoodrush.asp [ April 07, 2005, 07:26 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
    Hi Mitchell - try the old RHS & good luck! http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0404/fieldwoodrush.asp [ April 07, 2005, 07:26 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
    Hi Mitchell - try the old RHS & good luck! http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0404/fieldwoodrush.asp [ April 07, 2005, 07:26 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
    Hi Mitchell - try the old RHS & good luck! http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0404/fieldwoodrush.asp [ April 07, 2005, 07:26 PM: Message edited by: Bayleaf ]
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  6. paul1158

    Advice please for Raising Garden

    Do you mean you want to raise it by 18 inches?
    Do you mean you want to raise it by 18 inches?
    Do you mean you want to raise it by 18 inches?
    Do you mean you want to raise it by 18 inches?
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  7. poppylove

    Box dippy

    Hi Poppylove please check for nesting birds before you prune, & have a look at the 2 links...
    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...
    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...
    Hi Poppylove please check for nesting birds before you prune, & have a look at the 2 links...
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  8. odina

    seedlings

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  9. skrumpy

    Rotting Gladioli Bulbs

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

    Basil

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

    Wilting rhodedendron

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

    Very Overgrown Honeysuckle?

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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  13. TRACEY

    Cuttings

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

    Pricking Out

    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...
    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 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...
    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...
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  15. Sunshine

    Smothering Weeds

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  16. cyclamen

    bergenias

    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...
    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!
    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!
    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...
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  17. davemachin

    Help Needed Please!

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  18. greenhouse goblin

    growing mushrooms ( not magic )

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

    Waterlogged garden - help required

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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  20. Mimi

    Hanging baskets

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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