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  1. Starkmelly

    Climber for privacy

    Hi @Starkmelly , what do you want to use the areas on both sides of the trellis for? If one side is a seating area, do you have any requirements for the other side? (I'm expressing myself badly, :redface:...
    Hi @Starkmelly , what do you want to use the areas on both sides of the trellis for? If one side is a seating area, do you have any requirements for the other side? (I'm expressing myself badly, :redface: but if for example the area behind is the kitchen door with laundry and whatnots to hide but...
    Hi @Starkmelly , what do you want to use the areas on both sides of the trellis for? If one side is a seating area, do you have any requirements for the other side? (I'm expressing myself badly, :redface: but if for example the area behind is the kitchen...
    Hi @Starkmelly , what do you want to use the areas on both sides of the trellis for? If one side is a seating area, do you have any requirements for the other side? (I'm expressing myself badly, :redface:...
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  2. Peter Hurley

    Truncated potted hydrangea worry re care/planting

    While they are dormant like this, they need soil that is moist but do not let it get dry. I can usually water them about every two weeks inside my garage when potted. When to plant: once all...
    While they are dormant like this, they need soil that is moist but do not let it get dry. I can usually water them about every two weeks inside my garage when potted. When to plant: once all danger of frost has passed, you can plant it outside or grow it in a pot outside. You may be able to find...
    While they are dormant like this, they need soil that is moist but do not let it get dry. I can usually water them about every two weeks inside my garage when potted. When to plant: once all danger of frost has passed, you can plant it outside or...
    While they are dormant like this, they need soil that is moist but do not let it get dry. I can usually water them about every two weeks inside my garage when potted. When to plant: once all...
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  3. Wilks

    Complete beginner - First New build garden advice needed!

    I'd avoid it too at that stage, infradig! I was thinking ahead, though, as IME once established, seeded lawns are much weedier than turf. Birds, cats, wind....they all contribute :) It's a good...
    I'd avoid it too at that stage, infradig! I was thinking ahead, though, as IME once established, seeded lawns are much weedier than turf. Birds, cats, wind....they all contribute :) It's a good suggestion hoeing off the first couple of batches before sowing, though :blue thumb:
    I'd avoid it too at that stage, infradig! I was thinking ahead, though, as IME once established, seeded lawns are much weedier than turf. Birds, cats, wind....they all contribute :) It's a good suggestion hoeing off the first couple of batches...
    I'd avoid it too at that stage, infradig! I was thinking ahead, though, as IME once established, seeded lawns are much weedier than turf. Birds, cats, wind....they all contribute :) It's a good...
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  4. ConfusedStrawberry

    Advice about strawberries - can I plant these now ?

    I always grow ours in hanging baskets, helps to avoid the dreaded Vine Weevil too :biggrin::dbgrtmb:.
    I always grow ours in hanging baskets, helps to avoid the dreaded Vine Weevil too :biggrin::dbgrtmb:.
    I always grow ours in hanging baskets, helps to avoid the dreaded Vine Weevil too :biggrin::dbgrtmb:.
    I always grow ours in hanging baskets, helps to avoid the dreaded Vine Weevil too :biggrin::dbgrtmb:.
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  5. hi2u_uk

    Is my chamomile dead ?

    I'd use seed compost and ensure you keep it watered, moist not soggy. Never let it dry out.Mixing in soil may introduce pathogens that may cause damping off. Also you might get weed seeds.
    I'd use seed compost and ensure you keep it watered, moist not soggy. Never let it dry out.Mixing in soil may introduce pathogens that may cause damping off. Also you might get weed seeds.
    I'd use seed compost and ensure you keep it watered, moist not soggy. Never let it dry out.Mixing in soil may introduce pathogens that may cause damping off. Also you might get weed seeds.
    I'd use seed compost and ensure you keep it watered, moist not soggy. Never let it dry out.Mixing in soil may introduce pathogens that may cause damping off. Also you might get weed seeds.
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  6. Weedstoo

    Ivy for fence?

    If you want a hassle-free ivy for your fence, (removed) is the one.
    If you want a hassle-free ivy for your fence, (removed) is the one.
    If you want a hassle-free ivy for your fence, (removed) is the one.
    If you want a hassle-free ivy for your fence, (removed) is the one.
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  7. MatthewK

    Property immediately at end of garden, advice on improving view?

    Deciduous trees look beautiful in winter just from their shapes. They change with the seasons, and you can grow Cyclamen under them in their leaf mould, and crocuses.
    Deciduous trees look beautiful in winter just from their shapes. They change with the seasons, and you can grow Cyclamen under them in their leaf mould, and crocuses.
    Deciduous trees look beautiful in winter just from their shapes. They change with the seasons, and you can grow Cyclamen under them in their leaf mould, and crocuses.
    Deciduous trees look beautiful in winter just from their shapes. They change with the seasons, and you can grow Cyclamen under them in their leaf mould, and crocuses.
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  8. Barders

    Fuchsia frost damage - Fatal?

    is she mentally sound enough for a visit. bet she'd love to talk about her prior home with you. As you said it is a local nursing home.
    is she mentally sound enough for a visit. bet she'd love to talk about her prior home with you. As you said it is a local nursing home.
    is she mentally sound enough for a visit. bet she'd love to talk about her prior home with you. As you said it is a local nursing home.
    is she mentally sound enough for a visit. bet she'd love to talk about her prior home with you. As you said it is a local nursing home.
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  9. Naomi85

    Getting rid of ivy and shrubs in a border

    Well it would be good to solve the enigma! I'd be able to sleep at night for a start :biggrin:
    Well it would be good to solve the enigma! I'd be able to sleep at night for a start :biggrin:
    Well it would be good to solve the enigma! I'd be able to sleep at night for a start :biggrin:
    Well it would be good to solve the enigma! I'd be able to sleep at night for a start :biggrin:
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  10. Nutty

    Moss to wild flower meadow

    You may be interested in this: Wildflower Turf - Instant Meadows Guaranteed
    You may be interested in this: Wildflower Turf - Instant Meadows Guaranteed
    You may be interested in this: Wildflower Turf - Instant Meadows Guaranteed
    You may be interested in this: Wildflower Turf - Instant Meadows Guaranteed
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    3
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  11. hi2u_uk

    Peach tree in container growing- what to plant it in ?

    Its been in the pot since Summer time and already have leaves but i guess i can get a clear protective cover from rain but i dont want it to get leaf curl
    Its been in the pot since Summer time and already have leaves but i guess i can get a clear protective cover from rain but i dont want it to get leaf curl
    Its been in the pot since Summer time and already have leaves but i guess i can get a clear protective cover from rain but i dont want it to get leaf curl
    Its been in the pot since Summer time and already have leaves but i guess i can get a clear protective cover from rain but i dont want it to get leaf curl
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  12. Happy Gardener 1

    Tennis elbow solution

    Doctors are generally reluctant to give steroid injections in most scenarios. They have a secret flow chart of things to try. It goes something like this:Rest and ibuprofen - in the sporting...
    Doctors are generally reluctant to give steroid injections in most scenarios. They have a secret flow chart of things to try. It goes something like this:Rest and ibuprofen - in the sporting world this is a shortcut to PRICE, which stands for Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. I guess...
    Doctors are generally reluctant to give steroid injections in most scenarios. They have a secret flow chart of things to try. It goes something like this:Rest and ibuprofen - in the sporting world this is a shortcut to PRICE, which stands for...
    Doctors are generally reluctant to give steroid injections in most scenarios. They have a secret flow chart of things to try. It goes something like this:Rest and ibuprofen - in the sporting...
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  13. Tara Jane

    Seed sowing for beginners

    I know. We had removed Sweet Peas from the pyramid pot and I found a packet of seeds I had overlooked, so I stuck them in. You don't know until you try!
    I know. We had removed Sweet Peas from the pyramid pot and I found a packet of seeds I had overlooked, so I stuck them in. You don't know until you try!
    I know. We had removed Sweet Peas from the pyramid pot and I found a packet of seeds I had overlooked, so I stuck them in. You don't know until you try!
    I know. We had removed Sweet Peas from the pyramid pot and I found a packet of seeds I had overlooked, so I stuck them in. You don't know until you try!
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  14. Weedstoo

    Foxglove plugs

    Plant flowering is complex, daylength and temperature are important factors; also plant size and how long since it last flowered especially in plants that only flower once a year. This year I've...
    Plant flowering is complex, daylength and temperature are important factors; also plant size and how long since it last flowered especially in plants that only flower once a year. This year I've certainly noticed some plants having shorter flowering seasons, also a number have been later into...
    Plant flowering is complex, daylength and temperature are important factors; also plant size and how long since it last flowered especially in plants that only flower once a year. This year I've certainly noticed some plants having shorter...
    Plant flowering is complex, daylength and temperature are important factors; also plant size and how long since it last flowered especially in plants that only flower once a year. This year I've...
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  15. Weedstoo

    Wild flowers for driveway?

    Fleabane self seeds here very readily and loads of it is growing on the driveway outside the house. I saw some plants in the clearance section of the local garden centre a few years back and...
    Fleabane self seeds here very readily and loads of it is growing on the driveway outside the house. I saw some plants in the clearance section of the local garden centre a few years back and potted them up with some other bedding plants for some big pots at the front of the house hoping they...
    Fleabane self seeds here very readily and loads of it is growing on the driveway outside the house. I saw some plants in the clearance section of the local garden centre a few years back and potted them up with some other bedding plants for some...
    Fleabane self seeds here very readily and loads of it is growing on the driveway outside the house. I saw some plants in the clearance section of the local garden centre a few years back and...
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  16. Majic

    Conifers removed, topsoil needed?

    I won't need a path to the oil tank, that is at the front of the garden. The fence is facing North East, so catches sun throughout morning and early afternoon
    I won't need a path to the oil tank, that is at the front of the garden. The fence is facing North East, so catches sun throughout morning and early afternoon
    I won't need a path to the oil tank, that is at the front of the garden. The fence is facing North East, so catches sun throughout morning and early afternoon
    I won't need a path to the oil tank, that is at the front of the garden. The fence is facing North East, so catches sun throughout morning and early afternoon
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  17. Retro_Popcorn

    Ilex aquifolium Argentea Marginata

    Looking good ... are you wanting a holly hedge ?
    Looking good ... are you wanting a holly hedge ?
    Looking good ... are you wanting a holly hedge ?
    Looking good ... are you wanting a holly hedge ?
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    610
  18. Niall

    Lawn help

    Thanks all for the responses. I will be using evergreen autumn so I think it has 6% nitrogen. I will give it a go so fingers crossed!
    Thanks all for the responses. I will be using evergreen autumn so I think it has 6% nitrogen. I will give it a go so fingers crossed!
    Thanks all for the responses. I will be using evergreen autumn so I think it has 6% nitrogen. I will give it a go so fingers crossed!
    Thanks all for the responses. I will be using evergreen autumn so I think it has 6% nitrogen. I will give it a go so fingers crossed!
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    756
  19. PeteCrosby

    Hello - help for a newbie?

    Welcome. I have a couple of shrubs that have shed all their leaves already due to the summer we had.
    Welcome. I have a couple of shrubs that have shed all their leaves already due to the summer we had.
    Welcome. I have a couple of shrubs that have shed all their leaves already due to the summer we had.
    Welcome. I have a couple of shrubs that have shed all their leaves already due to the summer we had.
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  20. Klaus Ludwig

    Treatment required?

    My personal thoughts are, I'd get rid of it. I dont know why so many people grow bay trees, they are just down right boring.Other than cutting out the diseased parts I cant think of any other...
    My personal thoughts are, I'd get rid of it. I dont know why so many people grow bay trees, they are just down right boring.Other than cutting out the diseased parts I cant think of any other options
    My personal thoughts are, I'd get rid of it. I dont know why so many people grow bay trees, they are just down right boring.Other than cutting out the diseased parts I cant think of any other options
    My personal thoughts are, I'd get rid of it. I dont know why so many people grow bay trees, they are just down right boring.Other than cutting out the diseased parts I cant think of any other...
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    4
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    676

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