Level out the area and firmly compact the soil. Lay a layer of black polythene, then a mix of dry sand and cement. On top of this lay and level...
Hi Ivory, Never heard of the variety "Benaris" before, but they sound good. Someone told me about another variety called "Fantasio" the other...
Have just taken in the last of my tomatoes and must say that this years crop has been my best in 9 years of growing. I had 2 varieties going,...
Hi Bashy, I have been growing begonias, the non-stop variety, for going on 5 years now, and still have my original stock,(around 40). At the end...
Just come back after being away for a few days. I see the debate is still ongoing. The frost doesn't seem to affect the basil plant as it is only...
Hi JapesGlad you brought up this thread as I have long been wondering what these little pests are. I thought at one time that they had arrived...
Hi Jack the Hedge, I too can't understand why my thread appeared in the Edible Gardening category,as I definately did not post it to that...
Thanks Oktarine Might just try that. It wasn't that I had few blooms. There are plenty, but all the same colour.
Hi Paula Thanks for getting back.I would say it is a bit late in the season for planting them on, especially if your weather has been anything...
Hello all, By way of an experiment I collected a random amount of seed pods from my mixed variety sweet peas at the end of last summer, dried them...
On the basis of all your comments I think I will definately give the liquid a try. Thanks all.
Thanks for that Chrysocolla. Hope some member out there has first hand knowledge of it. that would be a help to both of us. Maybe it is a...
While in a local garden centre the other day I spotted containers of barley straw derivative in liquid form for sale as a means of algae control....
Certainly do not give up Ghollum. I have had an 8ft x 6ft greenhouse for about 6 years now and have tried all sorts of plants. Each year I manage...
Thanks for your response Dendrobium and Wishaw. Much obliged. Will see how I get on.
Thanks a lot for the quick response Liz and Ghollum. Much appreciated. Will keep you posted on how I got on later in the season.
I have just installed a small pond 500ltrs, and want to put in a few plants. Since this is my first pond, I would welcome any advice on which...
Last year I laid decorative chipped bark in an area of the garden holding a large variety of perennials, as a method of keeping down the weeds....
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