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Why do my daffs always flower earlier than other peoples?
My daffodils always come up and flower well before any others i see in the area, last year they were in full bloom in the middle of January in very cold weather, these look like the regular yellow variety when they flower but is there a certain variety that is renowned for early flowering? These were already in the ground…
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Primulas, a word of advice or warning.
Thought it worth mentioning that I bought some beautiful pale yellow primulas like primroses. With the buckets of rain we've had the flowers repeatedly rot unlike the tough coloured ones. I bought a similar two toned one last spring and that goes the same way so a real waste of money. So before you get enchanted feel how…
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What's happening to my apple trees please?!
Two trees, one Brambley one SF Cox, bought 3 yrs ago and producing foliage and fruit.But the trunk below the grafting is still of baby size where the trunk is thickening.They are still supported at the moment but I daren't take the support away and in a gale or weight of fruit they may snap at this rate.I'd be really…
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The even newer good, bad and ugly of growing your own in 2021!
Welcome to the new ups and downs of growing your own! Everyone is welcome. Come and tell us about your growing shenanigans What do you like to grow? Are you going to try anything different this year? Did you try anything different last year? Did you like it? Would you grow it again? Do you have any tips for growing? Do you…
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Really cheap spring bulbs
thought I'd share this offer for spring bulb clearance I found on this site https://freeplants.co.uk/shop/ - they're obviously clearing them and you get 70% off using code BULBNOW70 - it does work - I just ordered £60 worth of bulbs and paid just £18 plus shipping - I think code expires midnight tonight - let me know if it…
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Pyracantha hedging costs?
Having decided to go ahead with another Pyracantha Firethorn border for security i'm looking around to get the best deal! I have found these deals at local garden centres:- Pyracantha Red/Yellow £12.50 each (3-4 foot Height) Pyracantha All Varieties £9.95 each (3-4 foot Height) Pyracantha small Red Column/Orange Glow 3 for…
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Is there such a thing as a good outdoor broom to buy?
Can anyone recommend a good quality garden broom? I've looked on Amazon and DIY shops and the reviews are awful - even the reliable brands. Thanks so much
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Security perimeter hedge for shade!
Looking to plant a secure thorny hedge along a shady wall to stop thieves entering garden, i have Pyracantha Firethorn on the sunny side of the garden but i'm not sure if it will grow in shade, I had considered hawthorn but i have read conflicting articles online some saying it is great for shade others saying only for…
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Garden sprayer
Any recommendation for good quality garden sprayer (5-10 L)? The one from screwfix lasted only a few years. I have a spear and Jackson, which has been going on for 5 ish years. Ta
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Japanese Maple
A friend has sent me a present of a very small and bare Japanese Maple in a pot. How do I deal with this please? It's a gift in memory of my late DM from her oldest and closest friend so I want to give it proper attention. Any advice please? Thanks.
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Garden vacuum for leaves
Can you recommend a decent garden vac? I'd like one that shreds the leaves, and preferably one that is cordless.
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Cheap Water Butts?
Anyone know of where I can get a cheap-ish water butt? Ours has two leaks and I've tried to seal them but no go. Tried special tape, silicone, even some special paint but the splits just won't seal. One is underneath, which is quite large, the other is near the tap, which I did melt back together with a soldering iron. The…
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Bug hotel. Advice?
Wanting something for the bumblebees and hopeful helpful insects. But a big bumble has set up home in the compost heap and it's darn inconvenient. I also need some preditors for the overwhelming aphids on the fruit trees. I like the scruffy one from the rspb as it will be out of sight. Hoping to make it big enough for a…
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Can I still post Christmas Amaryllis Bulb abroad post Brexit?
Every year going back decades, I have sent my auntie in Norway an Amarylis bulb (usually from M&S) for Christmas. Does anyone know if I can still do this post-Brexit or is it no longer allowed?
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Bare Root Hedging (Quick-thorn)?
I am hoping to get some quick thorn hawthorn to grow on the perimeter of the back garden, are bare-root plants any good and what should i do upon receiving them, i heard you need too put them in water first but i'm not sure.
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Gardening courses.
Are there any courses available for lawn mowing gardening etc. Next year I intend to start a part time business, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, fence and shed painting and shed re-roofing. I already have a van and have done costings for lawn mowers, hedge trimers and safety gear. Waste disposal and insurance.
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How to find someone to check on the safety of a tree
I need to have a tree in my garden inspected by a competent person. Anyone have advice about how I should do this.
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How many star Jasmine do I need to cover this space?
See pic. I have one star jasmine planted in spring behind the overgrown Acer (Acer to be pruned back). Trying to cover the area in red circle. Do you think I will need a second star jasmine to get the bushyness and coverage.? I don't want to wait several years for it to grow and then realise I should have planted another.…
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Is it normal for plants to have scale when you buy them?
Quite a while ago I bought a plant from a garden centre, the first plant I ever bought. I found that it was suffering from scale. I removed all the scale manually with my fingernail, and checked it regularly, and eventually it seemed to stop coming back. Recently I bought 6 plants to put in my garden, and when I looked at…
