Thanks Nigel J - watched the You Tube linked above and it was really useful. Definitely got a P.Nigra flowering bamboo!!!!
Better get my step ladder out then Wee Tam cutting off the flowers will be a big job - it is a shame as all three bamboos seem more than happy in...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]Can anyone help please? I have a group of 3 types of bamboo in a corner of my north facing garden...
If anyone is still interested in Muhly grass and want to attempt to grow it from seed I would be happy to send some seed/flower heads for the cost...
I haven't visited the forum for some time - I didn't realise Verdun had left the forum. I agree with previous posters and I was fortunate enough...
I have been given 5 Nerine Bowdenii bulbs and reading some websites it appears they like poor soil and a sunny position which isn't aproblem for...
Thank you Pete - have just done that and moved the snail colony that decided to move in too.
Seems like I am having a few problems this year (what's new as a gardener you might say) - the latest is my Phornium which is developing large...
I have a 18" square pot of agapanthus which is starting to flower well but I have noticed some patches of rust coloured spots developingon a few...
[ATTACH]I love my tulips - this years have been exceptional but these Mentons are amazing. Coffee cup comparison.
[ATTACH] I didn't want to start a new thread about box blight but I wondered if anyone could tell me if this is what is affecting one of my box...
Hello everyone - Just a belated update on the Cornus Alba Aurea, it is alive and growing strongly. Thanks everyone for your help.
I liked the brass sculpture so much that I made an inquiry with the company who made it with a view of possibly putting one in my...
Thanks Verdun - I will keep a careful eye on it with regard to watering - I think it may have been a little dry especially as we have had a drier...
Just an update and a quick question about looking after our Cornus Alba Aurea (which we ended up with) - planted last year in summer and it...
Some fabulous photos all round here - so thank you everyone. My favourites were definitely those in the floral pavillion and the cheeky little...
We have an excellent garden centre (family run) and they have ordered some Aurea for us to look at - great service and knowledgable staff so no...
Hello Silu - I already have a Black Lace in another bed in the same part of the garden and it is growing well. Definitely interested in the Aurea...
Thank you Verdun and noisette47 for your replies I will certainly look at Elegantissima instead of Winter Flame as the latter sounds as though it...
Thank you Verdun and noisette47 - I will certainly have a look at C Elegantissma as I already have a small Acer in the bed and it struggles so...
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