Thanks for the "comments:, but I think that a combination of C. Dammari and 'Wisley Pink' Helianthemum should provide the cover he is looking for.
My son asked me to help him choose a ground covering plant. One that is not taller than 2' good spread,flowers in spring/summer, possibly berries...
I bought a number of attractive Verbascum last year and they did well in the bed. However they did not come up this year. I have been told they...
My wife is trying her hand at outdoor tomatoes this year, she asked me when she should start to feed the plants and when to stop! I have to...
Thanks guys I'm on their case!
Amongst my Fritillaria I found a number of red/orange beetles about 6mm in length. I have never seen them before any ideas?
I'm also trying tomatoes for the first time outdoors. Is the feeding regime the same as under glass?
Thanks for all your advice I'll try some of the ideas, I particularly like the idea of seeing a few flowers amongst the ground cover. Thanks again. JC
I have a large bank which has been used as a dump for other soil and is very steep,uneven and unsightly. I wondered if a suitable ground cover...
Thanks to all for the advice. I have taken it onboard and planted a selection of your recommendations, I look forward to seeing how they fare....
Hi I have just read the thread and I agree with the advice given, however if you have 8 magpies in the garden you will have problems getting the...
I have a 3' x3' space in a bed for flowers approx 30" high, the bed is in full sun (when its out)and drains quickly, the soil is a fairly nuetral...
Thanks to all for the advice. I'll leave it where I can. JC
I turned my attention to the patio tubs and I noticed that there was a great deal more lichen on the slabs this year. Does anyone have a foolproof...
I have 2 flower beds about the same size as your plot. Over 25 years I have tried everything to reduce the blue clay (when the children were at...
I have read all the posts with amixture of amusement and agreement. I have used a large pump-up water pistol with good effect upon cats....
I have a magnolia in a metre wide pot. The tree is now a metre an half tall and I am concerned it may not prosper. It is ready to flower this...
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