That is incredible for two reasons ... ONE ... they are not fussy on alkaline soils, but ...TWO... they are almost impossible to grow from a...
hehehe Before they would let me have the yellow postal plate for the Postbox, the Post Office made sure that it was not visible to the general...
Don't despair Lea ... I remember a chap from Poland who grew super Japanese maples and did so in clay soil. They DO prefer a slightly acid free...
I think that would work well Freddy :)
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Looks a lovely plant. Root trimming is also a good way to keep a plant small and healthy (like they do in Bonsai)
Mine has fallen apart after 15 years. I have just discovered the high cost of a replacement, so making one yourself should, as you say, be...
The pump is real, but I wasn't able to get the proper head, so I manufactured a replacement. Concreted in and fitted with a little recirculating...
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I seldom feed anything Jenny .... once planted they must look after themselves as in nature :)
What a beautiful little plant this is, particularly at this time of year when the new leaf appears. Having said that, it retains that beauty...
Acer palmatum are really difficult to grow as cuttings. Success will be rare indeed From seed is the best way, although the plants will not...
Too windy or lack of moisture will cause the leaves to shrivel up and die For a pot try Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'...
I try NOT to prune my Japanese maples as I believe they take on better shape naturally. I will, however, periodically remove lower branches to...
Loads of blooms on this early variety this year. Easily one of my favourite flowers :)
I think your memory isn't too bad ... the major part of that fencing was done a few years ago. Four panels were not too bad and were covered in...
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