We have lots of the first one - and I used to have a pink version at my old house. I've always thought it was some sort of Mallow (lavatera) but I...
You're right, Dai - C. Latifolia definitely matches, leaves and all! ThanksAnthony
I mut admit, I initially thought number 1 looked like a Campanula from the flower, but discounted that because of the leaf shape. In case it...
Welcome Nat - and congratulations on taking on a challenge like that!Anthony
We moved to our new garden (and house!) last September, and a number of lovely flowers have appeared which I don't recognise (or can't put a name...
most of the above will die down in winter and need deadheading etc. to keep them tidy - cottage gardens can get a bit labour-intensive! For late...
Oooh I forgot to suggest Alchemilla Mollis - not exactly vibrantly coloured, but looks beautiful in informal drifts (esp w. dew on the leave) and...
Wondered if anyone could tell me - I know swallows return to the same nesting site year after year, but do they re-use the same est, or start...
Cornflowers are a must imho, also for lower ground cover things like catmint, London Pride, bugle. Marguerites are good (tho a bit thuggish), and...
Oh dear! Hopefully things are not as grim as they may seem... (quite). As long as you have been fairly accurate with your spraying, the areas of...
Just realised I should have posted this in the Wildlife forum - sorry! Admins feel free to move it!A
Hi there, I have a question about swallows nests which someone may know the answer to. I know swallows return to the same nest site year after...
Thanks for some good ideas! I think we will probably try a few cacti / succulents, tho I do like the idea of something a bit more showy like the...
Brick and shingle sounds ideal, Vegpatch. You might want to consider using some slabs as stepping stones on any more well-trodden areas, as...
Thanks all... and, Cookie Monster, the guesthouse is now well and truly open, after a couple of false stars, so you would be more than welcome to...
I have to say digging the pond was a bit of a nightmare - so much stone just below the surface!! Still that made a good base for some of the...
Since moving in in September last year we have done a remarkable amount towards transforming our Scottish retreat. The veggie patch has moved...
We do keep the conservatory heated in Winter, as we use it as the breakfast room for our guesthouse, tho' it still drops a wee bit chilly...
I know coffee grounds are ment to discourage slugs, but not sure about teabags! Ours go on the compost heap, and I know my mum used to empty the...
Thanks again folks!Hiya Intermiplants - I see you are a greyhound fan too - Paddy and Zak say 'woof'! ;)Anthony
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