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Discussion in 'Tropical Gardening' started by FANCY, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. Aesculus

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    WOW frost already? admittedly it's been a little nippy down here of late, but there's been no frost let alone ice!s00k
     
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    KL you are very lucky not to have frosts. Woke up this morning and looked out , jack frost has been here again. pond was partially frozen. Well it better be good next weekend as we are having an allotment bonfire do on my plot. About 30-40 are coming.:)
     
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    Dee, my Brugs were flowering outside,`til thay got a bit frosted. As for the Cannas`Mine are in a container so will go in the g/house. If you are going to leave yours in the ground I would suggest you cover the rootball with some sacking or old carpet, or some other frostproof material.
     
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    Thanks David, ive cut the frosted Canna down today, this is what i done :thumb: First a layer of compost, then straw, then another thick layer of compost and fingers and legs crossed :D
     
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    You can`t do anymore than that, Dee. Best of luck.:thumb::D
     
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