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A tad late to the party - but here's my bit:- newly planted - they need to be regularly watered in the first year - a good soaking. If only lightly watered the roots will stay where the water is - that it at the surface. The mulch may not have helped by keeping moisture at the surface. Have...

Thank you all for your advice. I suspect the poorer hedges do possibly suffer a bit from the ground they are in, there is a deep metal fence on one side that probably blocks the roots somewhat and a tarmac path on the other and some of the poorest plants are in that area. That being said the...

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I most certainly will, thank you all for the advice!

I planted out a yellow Globosa a month ago. At the moment it's about 18 inches in height and I've grown it from a cutting.

I had a Rosemary bush in my garden for more than 20years and never watered or fed it just gave it a clipping with shears once a year. It is tough as old boots, but one plant I had in a pot outside during the freeze last December died. Probably a combination of wet soil frozen solid for over a...

You can still prune Buddleja davidii types now, but don't leave it much longer. It should regrow and flower by late August, especially if you feed it with a high potash feed. I've sometimes cut them back in pots at this time of year to regenerate the growth, and generally it's worked rather well...

Hi my red robin had greenfly /aphids last year and for 2weeks I swelled it with washing up liquid it killed them all so try it it works

I had one in Bucks ... I would do it now. Sorry, my pics are actually photos under the bed,

Hello allI hope you are well.I am having to replace a couple of my Sage Plants, Sage Icterina and Sage Purpurascens due to them struggling, badly.What is the best way to Plant these?They will be supplied in 9cm Pots and will be Planted in a South Facing Border.I know they are Drought...

The Aloe is a good one @Selleri, thanks. You're right there I think the only plant I was ever warned about was Deadly Nightshade - Atropa Belladonna.

It’s strange! My daughter in law has an east facing conservatory with orchids, they are flowering their socks off with leaves looking fairly dry and unhealthy! I wouldn’t dare put mine in the north facing one ! Trial and error as with all plant husbandry ! ‍♀️

Thanks for all the replies . I’m closing this thread now as I’ve got the answers I want

You're welcome Kevin. There you are then, your green fingers or instinct are developing, so you can be pleased with yourself.

Well done! Now I can see the beauty of the plants. Love that Hawthorn and the Prostanthera is very attractive. I have a Westringia which is of the same family and blooms several times a year ...

Seeds arrived today but read they need to germinate in a cooler place than here. So, I have put in damp paper towel in a baggy and put in the fridge for a month ... in anticipation. Has anyone tried this?

If its still growing so poorly at this time of the year, you might have a problem we have just experienced with our Fuchsias and Streps and thats the Root Mealy Bug, as those little critters can suck the life out of the plant.We treated ours with a couple of drenches and things are looking up,...

I would ensure that they are tightly planted. Without crushing the stems, walk around and really heel them in. Give them a full soak, and mulch with well rotted manure. Water at least monthly. I agree with not cutting them, time enough for that in the future . Two months after planting, the bone...

I'd wait until they grow their real leaves then you should be able to tell.

Hello @NigelJThanks for the Reply.So, basically, Deadhead after Flowering and keep an eye out for escapees.I should have kept on top of things Last Year but with the Landscaping etc. things got neglected somewhat, this Year is catch up Time.ThanksKevin