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When do GCs Reduced Their Seeds?
Pre-pandemic, Dobies used to sell their seeds for £1 each, but I haven't visited one since. Does anyone know when they have their sale on? I think it would be sometime in August so then they clear their stock for Christmas stuff. B&Q and Homebase have rubbish sales. Wilko's have theirs atm for 50% off, but their range is…
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Todays haul
Todays pickings 😍
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More Rhubarb questions
So i planted 3 seeds in a 10 inch ceramic pot back in March/April and it had done well (see photos) Should i leave it alone or should i separate the 3 plants?
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Help maintaining buxus topiary
Hello, We purchased a couple of topiary buxus pyramid trees and put them in planters at the front door last week. Already, they have some brown patches (see photos). All I have done so far is water them regularly, what am I missing? Thanks
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Bird Fat Ball recommendations
For years I've bought Wilco's standard bird fat balls, 50 for about £6. The birds love them. Unfortunately, my local store has supply issues with these and other products. Online reports suggest they may be having general supply issues. So I'd like to find an alternative, perhaps an online bulk order to save delivery…
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Artificial Grass - Weed Membrane
Hi all, I've seen some articles with very differing opinions on whether the weed membrane should be underneath the sub-base of MOT type 1 and sand/granite or whether this should be laid on top directly underneath the grass... any suggestions from your own experiences? Thanks!
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Keeping plants in Loft
We do have a reasonably good amount of space in the loft(which is boarded). I have a few chilli plants and have grow lights (from my old marine fish tank). I'm considering leaving them in the loft and running a reverse lighting cycle work (Electric is cheaper at night). The loft is well-ventilated. Has anyone experimented?…
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Bugs on Red Robin
Bought a small Red Robin shrub last year that is only just growing a bit but have just noticed there are bugs on new leaves. I noticed the new leaves were really curling instead of opening up and (when I put my specs on) could see tiny black affid like bugs on the clumps of new leaves. Also ants. Am I right in thinking…
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Anthurium’s leaves are turning yellow underneath
My anthurium’s leaves are turning yellow look like rust. Anybody knows why? It’s underneath the leaves which are changing colour and do not look healthy. They might need repotting but it is hard to find bigger pot. Thanks
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Growing onions
Can I plant onions now from seed? Will I get any and if so when?
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Plant ID help needed
I sowed some gem lettuce at the start of the season but one plant looks distinctly different to the rest. I'm guessing a rogue seed got into the packet somehow. It has long stalks with hand-sized leaves, anyone know what this is?
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Clematis killer
Hi all, In 2020 I purchased and planted 3 x different Clematis plants - actually this collection Spring Clematis Collection - JParkers in different beds - one on a different side of the garden. They grew really well for the last 2 years and are all pretty big - more than 2m across. They are now, all 3, dead. Deceased.…
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Any seed sales on at Wilco or elsewhere?
Have I missed the Wilko seed sell off when they reduce down to really low prices? My local is about 5 miles away so don’t really want to make a special trip unless they’re really cheap.
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We won Best Scarecrow at Godalming in bloom ❤️❤️
Yay we won 🤣🤣
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Which plants, for a large planter?
You will have seen the type of planter, large square plastic one that they have in shopping areas. Presently they contain mostly ever greens. The wrong thing, I believe. They are very low maintenance, but I want more colour. A few geraniums in the middle, surrounded by pansies perhaps?
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Fence Vs hedge
There seems to be a trend towards concrete n wood fences. As this is a money saving site, which is cheapest, in the long run? Despite hedges needed cutting, surely they must be more environmentally friendly. My front wooden fence was fitted by the council nine years ago, still ok, but I don't expect it to last more than a…
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Cordlines
LIke every one else these have been badly hit this winter. Took everyones advice and cut them down to bottom and hoped they would come back. Well they have, i have a few shoots coming up.Questions, Are these all seperate cordlines,and i can replant in another pot or they part of the stump i cut down. Should i just leave to…
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Identify these grasses and recommendation for suitable weedkiller
Hi our gravel drive is plagued with these grasses. Any idea what they are and the best way of killing them please?
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Garden Pond Liner Quest.
So, I'm looking for a good quality pond liner. Having done some research, it seems the best type is currently RPE (Reinforced Polyethylene). However, I can't find a supplier of that type in the UK. All my searches bring up USA suppliers. Has anyone come across this for sale in the UK? The next best quality seems to be…
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Changing my lawn to a shingle/pebble area?
My smallish back garden faces due south so in summer fades badly as I don't water the lawn. The area is about 12 yards by 8 yards, so not big. The lawn when it has enough water frames the surrounding small borders nicely but for the last few summers not looking too good as the summers progress. I'm now in my late 70's,…
