I'd have a wander around the neighbourhood and see which gardens you like, maybe take pics or make notes, then review and see what the common...
I grew my lupins on to quite a size before I planted out this year - anything less than about 9" can disappear almost overnight.It's turning...
I've worked hard to keep mine going. They've been hiding away in the lean-to. Usually I rotate them between front and back to control how much...
I planted 2 Actaea and 2 Filipendula in a border, the Actaea ended up with mildew and Filip with Vine Weevils - I was not a happy bunny! Anyway,...
And here for comparison are the following 8 weeks worth of growth, the last one taken this weekend.Week 1 - Not much change.[img]Week 2 -...
I've recently planted a Chamomile Lawn, and thought I'd share the ââ?¬Å?experienceââ?¬Â since I found little on it when searching. Not sure if...
Some Thymes flower well, I have one in a flower border that's holding its own.
I have a dainty Allium Mairei in mine.
I took half a day to remove one in spring, and destroyed a cheapo garden fork in the process. The base was 3'6" diameter but the leaves had...
I read Cattwoman's post on land-grabbing ;) with interest. I'm not planning on trying to buy back the land behind my fence as I know it's been...
I decided to change my username on a football site when I reached 1000 posts. I was rushing to post a reply so didn't have that much time to...
It looks like Potentilla Miss Willmott.I have a yellow type which has forgiven 3 movements in 3 years, and is blooming in full shade this year...
Achillea seems pretty resistant, and I agree on Cosmos. Most woody shrubs seem ok. I found my marigolds were subject to rot rather than slugs...
Yes, I understand re roots! But fortunately the whole house and garage is on 6ft of concrete base so I'm not too concerned. I'm 50/50 on whether...
Thanks for the warm welcome guys and gals. [img]
I have a 16ft spring flowering Ceanothus in the front which looks stunning when it comes out. Unfortunately I did not cut it back after flowering...
Hi Dawn, I'd love some though just maybe not at the moment, and I doubt my needs will dent such a big pile! I work at Chertsey and live at...
What does earwig damage look like as opposed to snails? I notice next doors' sunflowers look fine and mine are a feast for something (pretty sure...
Hi All,Another newbie to the forum... but not a newbie to forums in general, so expect a lot of wittering from the cheap seats in future ;)...
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