That's excellent news, thanks for the feedback @JWK @"M" and @Ian Taylor. @Spruce oh yes that never occurred to me, thanks :) Now all I need to...
I'm attempting to cheer up the entrance to my flat, and have just placed a Clematis in a planter next to the front door (currently a drain and...
Thanks for all the replies. No-one seems hugely concerned which is a comfort, but I will try all other gentler methods before bringing it out again.
Thanks @Dips I gave that a go, but the little blighters kept resurrecting themselves! Maybe because the roots run along the underside of the...
France has banned the sale of Roundup in Garden Centers due to its apparent carcinogenic properties. I bought a bottle last month to dispatch some...
Thanks for all the replies! I really didn't know that an aphid spray would commit mass insect genocide so will definitely try out some of the...
So I hope you don't mind me asking! I'm fighting an uphill struggle with aphids of all colour (green, black, red) on my garden - they started on...
I've inherited 3 rosebushes in my new flat's garden. When I moved in this time last year they were sad, diseased and insect covered specimens...
Thanks @Spruce, by "nipped out" do you mean removed? If so no I have not, but it makes sense as the leaves are twisted and ruined, I suppose they...
Thanks @Spruce. I googled thrips and I'm not sure, but I acually managed to fish out one of the beasties buried deep in my penstemon leaves and...
Sounds a much more civilised event. Will have to check out next year! Blog address should be in my signature :)
I'm getting seriously worried about my Phlox and Penstemon. They sit next to eachother in my flowerbed and seem to be suffering the same...
@Joolz i've just put up my top tips for newbies considering going to Chelsea next year . I've tried to give an honest description of the good and...
@JackJJW I have heard that too, so plan to be there as early as possible on the first members day to see if it's any better (with fingers tightly...
Thanks @Joolz, I think hating crowds is a bit of a deal breaker for doing Chelsea. Apparently the crowds are somewhat better on members day, but...
@Joolz I'm back from the Show, and what a day it was! Was it crowded, hectic, and overwhelming? Yes! Will I go back next year? Definitely! Full...
I was really keen to see the show at first, but then went off it when I realized that that by 'amateurs' they actually meant vastly knowledgeable...
@Sirius so they are, but I certainly did not pay £100! Probably a final release of tickets as I tried to get another ticket last month for my...
@Sirius Ah that would be the reason, the show actually sold out months ago (I got my tickets back in January direct from the RHS website) so it's...
@Joolz, an acre?! Blimey I thought my small garden was taking a lot of effort! Will definitely be recording my total beginner's view of it all,...
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