I have a small sycamore that I need to pollard this winter coming.Theere are about 5 branches, including the trunk, @ 6 to 8 cm circumference...
From a purely safety perspective, I think the bulbs are particularly toxic to some animals (pets) so probably a good idea to ensure the bulbs are...
I am considering growing courgettes, because I find the slimy residue you find on supermarket courgettes off-putting. What is it? It gets on your...
Thankyou @Escarpment , that is interesting to know.
Lovely cotoneaster, @RoddersUK - would love that in my garden as an autumn star! May I ask which variety of cultivar you have there, please?
Thankyou, @NigelJ , @AnniD and @Plantminded for your help. Thanks @NigelJ - WHSmith does sound a good bet and @AnniD , that date will give me a...
Hello, I am trying to find out publication dates for this monthly magazine. I believe there are 12 or 13 issues per year, from The Chelsea...
Hello @Meomye and @wiseowl - Apologies - I inadvertently replied to @Meomye, thinking it was addressed to me.
Re the blackspot, it hasn't been too bad at all for me since the spring, but last autumn was worse for me and I didn't prune off all affected...
Hello @Meomye, I am pruning off old leaves and buds and diseased canes, in order to reduce fungal foliage infections through the damp autumn. I...
You could try putting copper tape around wherever you think they could squeeze through to get in, for instance under doors, loose window panes or...
Interesting replies, thankyou all. Has anyone had a bad blackspot year recently? Or should that be another thread?!
Thankyou @wiseowl, for your reply. Yes, I do my main rose pruning in late winter, but I have now got into a regime of cutting back older, leaves...
Thankyou very much, @wiseowl . I am wondering if it is safe to keep cut back foliage in, say, double-bagged strong rubbish sacks, tightly...
Thankyou @Victoria, it sounds very warm most of the year then. I won't try to grow Cape honeysuckle in my garden, but admire yours instead!
Three broods! Goodness, that is very good indeed @Escarpment . They must feel safe and secure. My pair I think had two broods, coming into the...
I see you have a blackbird too, like me, @Escarpment ....mine does that soft under breath practice singing when i sit near her, sometimes. It is...
Symphytum x uplandicum ‘Moorland Heather’ is the plant I have, by the way. It may have a synonym, but not sure.
That is gorgeous, so vibrant, @Victoria. I looked up Cape honeysuckle and saw it is ok to -5°c. Can I ask how cold your garden gets? Is -5 unheard...
Thankyou @fairygirl and @Thevictorian. Mine is bought new, still in a pot. I checked it this evening and the stem and leaves are yellowing and...
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