Thanks so much to all contributors for the valued info to-date, much appreciated. I need to re-visit my sizes etc. regarding access from all sides...
Two beds would be general perennials and the third all Dahlias. I do see it as an experimental the first year to see how it went.
Following an accident I found myself permanently using a wheeled walking aid which has a seat facility. While my gardening is now limited we...
Thanks Clare G and Loofah for the helpful comments which I am happy to take on board . . .
I will go with the principle of planting now as advised and cutting to shape in spring.I was intending to add a dressing of "Fish- blood & bone"...
I guess I'm still unsure when is best time to trim to shape!
Thanks for that Loofah. While that is my feeling also, to get anywhere near to the shape I want will require the lead shoots of several plants...
As I am about to plant a serpentine shaped hedge which will have a height of 60cm at one end and 120cm at the other and the top also with...
@HarrySThank you, much appreciated . . .
I treat myself to a dozen dahlia tubers (large decorative) last year, and started them off in pots in my cold green house in the spring. The pot...
I have used 'Builders Tonne Bags' for composting for over 20 years now. We have a lot of lawn so the majority is grass cuttings. Usually I have 4...
I have had no luck whatsoever with my agapanthus planted in thew open garden about four years ago. It always makes plenty of green but never...
@PeterS Thank you for your detailed reply, much appreciated. I do intend to leave my red tulips to remain in their next planting location, so...
A couple of weeks back I lifted about 100 Red tulips & dried them off in trays. Late September I intend to replant them in what will be their...
I have been given some seeds from Red-hot Poker the colour of which I had admired. Can I sow these seeds now? I was contemplating sowing in a...
I'm positive that you are correct! Thank you . . .
Many,many thanks I will take that advice!
I potted on my young aster seedlings in 6 x Plant trays and things were fine. Then a couple of days ago I noticed odd plants in different trays...
Thanks ricky101; brilliant mate!:yay:
I must admit that I am thinking on the lines of a steamer. Probably a kettle element fixed in the bottom of say a five gallon drum.In reply to...
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