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The trays would be fine outside, but they give a little more protection than just leaving them where they are.

Sounds like the problem is that they're in that south-facing border and getting too hot, thanks everyone, will try them in a shadier spot this year! Nick

HelloThanks for the Reply.I do not have any Mulch to Hand but I will see what I can do.Any ideas, realistically, as to when I can expect to see New Growth from the Base?How Long is a Piece of String Question, I know ThanksKevin

Thank you @Pete8 I shall put the cuttings in my propagator.

Hello I'd be tempted to remove the branches from the lower trunk as you have described. I've raised the crown on most of the trees in my garden for the same reason. I'd only take branches from the bottom third of the trunk though, for aesthetic reasons! Try starting at the bottom and go slowly,...

Thanks for the info guys I'll give them all a good google

I live in Prestwich and have become very interested in the botanical history of the area - particularly the Victorian botanist, John Horsefield. I got my first house and garden in 2022, and wanted to nod to his achievements by planting some of his hybrids.I managed to obtain some of his...

Best leave them in peace a week or two @Dropmore till they've nested and laid eggs.I've just received an alert to say the swallows, swifts and house-martins will be turning up soon so I need to get their main nesting site (old ruin of a former farmhouse) cleared out so we don't disturb them...

Thank you for the advice all. Just need them to arrive here on time now!

Hi thanks very much for your replies. All those clematis look lovely but I especially like the look of kermesina.I had short listed that one after looking on thorncroft sight so its nice to see it in a garden setting. Probably go with that them thanks again.

They should go on to flower ok, but they often get rust which is not good and more likely on overwintered plants. Perhaps just grow a few more to add, just in case.

Hello @Clare GThanks for the Reply and the information, much appreciated.The Fence they are Growing on is only 3' High with 3 Horizontal Support Wires which I am hoping to Train them on.ThanksKevin

Thanks John @JWK , I couldn't find it earlier.

Hello @ricky101Thanks for the Reply.I have just been out and Moved the Fern, I had to Dig quite a Large Hole to get the Fern out but it is now Moved, so, all Good.I have added BF&B and Watered it Well, hopefully it will be Fine.The Fern is not Big enough to warrant Dividing so I have...

Being dry won't hurt them any further, you need to get rid of all that damaged foliage though.If the plants are a few years old they should flower. Mine flowered very quickly - much, much quicker than the Amaryllis which still have buds quite low down. .

Hello allJust a quick Update.I have just had a closer look and it appears that the Main Trunk has been Split to below Ground Level I have Removed it and have Ordered a Replacement.ThanksKevin

HelloThanks for the Reply.I just need for the Rain to ease off to give the Soil a chance to Dry out.As I said previously, the Area is not easy to get to and I would prefer not to Walk on Wet Soil to get there.Also, I need the Soil to Dry somewhat so I can Clear the Area of Weeds before...

I don’t think it’ s wilting, just shedding a few excess buds. It will have been a bit of a shock being transferred from light, cool conditions to darker, warmer and dryer ones. It sounds as though you ’ve got the watering right so, as Ricky says, a bit of ambient humidity should help.

Thaks for the advice.i think i will hold back a bit.

I have one of these:bought for overwintering some hoya babies last winter. I placed heating mat on the bottom of the transparent box, then plants were on the tray above the mat. Roots of plants died. This year I placed the mat sideways in the box just to work as radiator, I keep it on minimum,...