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Suggestions for Easy Grow Flowers?
Hi - having ME and not being a gardener - I don't have many flowers in my garden - only what 'just grows', like some honey suckle and an old tub of lilies. However, I do like to take part in a local Show each August - but their Floral Art means you should use flowers you have grown - even though sometimes I get a few…
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Weeds
How come some weeds can grow 2 inches in less than 24 hours ?
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Has tomorite grow bag mixture changed?...
Has anyone noticed if tomorite grow bag mixture has changed. Seems to be more fibrous and strong smell of manure. Also, doesn't seem to absorb the water as well, just drains through?
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What can I plant here now? I want colour and interest.
I have had raised beds put around the sides of my garden and planted them out in spring, They looked great with the bedding plants and as on one side there is a fence behind them I have planted a Jasmine which is doing really well and trailing across the fence. I have now had another side of the garden done to match but…
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What to plant along this border?
We've just had our drive replaced, previously there was a strip of 'grass' along the side between the drive and the shrub border which has been difficult to mow and full of weeds. We want to take the last of the grass out and plant up with suitable plants to edge the drive and suppress the weeds, in particular we have…
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Can anyone identify this tree?
It was given by a friend. It needs planting but it would be nice to know what it is. Any help appreciated.
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Self Propelled Lawn Mower Recommendations
Hi, I am moving house and looking for a self propelled lawn mower. I have researched and as its a large lawn a battery powered lawn mower doesn't seem practical so looking for a petrol (unless anyone suggests otherwise)? Looking online they suggest Hyundai is the top pick but never seen anyone have a Hyundai. Can anyone…
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Best weedkiller product for perennial weeds?
My son has a problem with perennial weeds growing outside and inside his garden fence. The land outside is owned by his local council but despite asking for it to be controlled, it's never done. Perennial weeds are growing in from outside and being partly disabled he cannot cope with physically attacking the problem. Thus…
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Tomato problem
Hi been growing these tomatoes and bought plant from a garden centre and growing in my greenhouse and as soon as they start to turn red they go like this on end. Can anyone help me to find out what it is
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House plant advice please
I am looking for a house plant that can grow in a small pot that can go on a plaster shelf on my landing. We are decorating, and have a plaster sculpture on the wall that’s been there a long time but I need something to hide the fact that it’s a bit damaged at the bottom. So, I am looking for a plant that hangs down and…
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thick ivy roots
This ivy went right to the top of my garage. I planted it years ago and liked it, but then it started to get unmanageable. I've cut it down as far as I can with a small garden saw, secateurs-- and pulling it away from the wall. How do I get rid of the rest of it? Or have I reached the stage where I need to call in a…
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I planted a beech hedge …
I planted a beech hedge three years ago. It grew well and I did a bit of pruning this spring to aim for the shape and size I want. Since then - nothing. No new shoots, no growth of any description. What have I done wrong?!
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Metal strimmer "brush" - what strimmer
I'm looking to start using a metal strimmer brush instead of the nylon wire variety. can anyone recommend a strimmer that I can get to fit one?
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Really good thorn proof gloves
Hi all, Just had a big go at my messy back garden and have to tackle both bramble and nettles. Unfortunately it seems my gardening gloves do nothing to stop even the smallest thorns stabbing my hands. Even putting the green waste bag in the green waste bin a thorn went through the heavy duty plastic bag, through my glove…
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Woodlice in Abundance
I have just noticed lots of woodlice at the entrance walkway to my garden Particularly after dark when there were scores of them scurrying around I am concerned that these may start damaging my wooden garden fence There is some rot on the gate I've also noticed a few in the house recently but assumed they had entered via…
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Unscented honeysuckle...
I have a large, established evergreen honeysuckle growing in a big ceramic pot close to my French doors & garden table. While it looks lovely and gets covered in flowers, it is unscented so I'm considering cutting it right down this autumn, taking it out and starting again with a scented one. Does anyone have any…
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Ants in compost bin
I have a big compost bin that I use only for storing used compost origially bought to use in my plant pots each summer. In the autumn I usually put a large amount of the used compost at the bottom of my garden in a shady area under a weeping willow tree where wild flowers grow. I'm due to have some repair work done on my…
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15 year old water Butt disposal.
We moved into the home in 2007, there is bushes at the bottom of the garden we never touched, they gave good privacy. More recently we have been cutting them back and this has revealed a big water butt at the end of the garden. It's not connected to anything and I believe there is water in it. It must be very old and…
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When to plant out shrubs raised from cuttings
I'm taking cuttings from many things, to fill my garden more cheaply.One successful project is Rosa "The Fairy". I have a set of lovely little plants in 9cm pots. I can't decide if I need to pot them on, or if could just plant them out as they are now or in early Autumn. My soil tends to sit wet over the winter, but the…
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for Hosta lovers!
Advertised for special buys in Aldi on Thursday 18th July. The following varieties of hostas in approx 1 litre grower's pots @ £2.79 each: First Frost Anne Halcyon Touch of Glass (sure this should be 'Class!') El Nino Wide Brim
