Ah I didnt think of that, I was going to put some bark chippings around the roses etc, so I could just use the "Used" chips instead. Eventually I...
We use bark chippings for the base of our chicken coop. We replace it weekly to ensure it's kept clean as well as wood shavings in their bedding...
You could just drill through the bottom of the planters and screw them to the top of the wall? Buy some big washers so the screw head cant pop...
Roses can be quite happy in pots, there are two aspects of it's root system you need to be aware of though. Firstly roses have a long "Tap Root"...
If grown from seed they can take upto 20 years before they flower, so this really isn't usually a viable method. The good news is that you can...
Well, for a few days last week (when it wasn't quite so hot) the lupin perked up a bit. Still looking a bit yellow though, even in fresh compost...
Hi Alice, Thanks for that. Unfortunately I don't know where it will be going yet so I didn't want to plant it out. The other two are rescues...
Hi All, One of my Lupins are looking very sickly, it's curling its leaves a bit which doesn't look great. I fed it a few days ago and did wonder...
It's often a good idea to put an old desert bowl in the bottom of the basket. Then when you water it this collects the water and holds it for a...
Hi Matthew, Many thanks for that great info. I'll do as you suggest and leave them to grow as is for a while. I will transplant them out into...
Hello all, I'd like to grow some Hazel Nut trees in large pots. Mr squirrel has been very kind and hidden his stash in an old plant pot and then...
A very open weave bandage that's slightly elasticated may do the job. Then a couple of cable ties to hold it in place (make sure they are tight)....
Doghouse Riley - Yes it does rise in the winter, it's already risen about a foot from all the current rain and it does move fairly quickly, but...
Hi Strawman, Thanks for the suggestions, just googled Sibirica and it looks great. I'm going to grow some hawthorn on the other side of the bank...
Hi all, Iâ??m lucky enough to have a small plot of land about 12â?? by 30â?? that is next to a small river/stream. At the moment the area is...
Hello to all, I must admit I've been lurking for a while reading the various posts. Thought I'd say Hi, and an intitial thanks for the info I've...
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