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Plants with names of people
I am looking for garden plants (preferably not roses), one of each, which have the names: Alfred Monty or Montague Barnett Paula Annette Any suggestions welcome! There is a clematis called Monty Zary but I can’t find a supplier!
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Problem with shrubs
I don't know what's happening to our shrubs lately, never been a problem before. We have a boxbush that seems to be dying, a hebe and blueberry bush not looking the best of health and the other (I don' t know the name of) that looks dead rather than unhealthy I can't see any bugs on them
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Lawn edging on a slope
Bit of a WWYD, as I've not seen anything similar on the boards. Warning, bit of an over thinker! Since my lawn is on a slope, the previous house owners cut a foot wide channel along the fence so the 'step down' occurs before the fence, about 20cm deep. So it makes the fence on a level floor and the lawn is level. As time…
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Tomato feed, fruit feed, plant feed - all the same?
i have some old feed for tomatos, fruits and plants - is there any difference in these feeds apart from the obvious or is this really a ploy to buy different feed???
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Why are so many plants mislabelled?
I have a row of three prostrate rosemary shrubs, grown from specimens in 3” pots. Except they are 1 meter tall and would be far higher had I not repeatedly chopped them back. Prostrate? Nah. I had a blue hyssop that produced white flowers. And I have a redcurrant that produces pale pink fruit. I bought some chilli seeds…
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Multi-coloured roses
Driving to work, I've seen a couple of houses with roses that look as if they have red and yellow roses on the same plant (and some blooms red/yellow mixed). Does anybody know what they are likely to be?
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Seagulls!
Does anyone have any idea on how to scare off seagulls from a garden. They are very large and muscular with hooked beaks and unfortunately the are becoming increasingly bold. The problem is at my mothers house - the window cleaner last week would not clean the windows as they were flying at him and today my brother was…
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Badgers, rabbits and foxes
Does anyone have any experience of growing veg in an area with badgers, rabbits and foxes on site? I have seen evidence of all 3 on the land. We have a big badgers sett and I regularly see rabbits. Also my delightful dog often finds fox poo to roll in! I was going to do a chicken wire fence but someone said a badger can…
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Which greenhouse?
I currently have a poly carbonate green one which is on its last legs. Panels missing and broke. I want to replace but keep getting varying reviews. I know that sealant should be applied to panes when erecting but really want to know which one? TIA
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Roses
My roses are really "leggy" this year anyone know why or what to do. Black spot is a problem too
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How much is too much?
I am in the process of receiving quotes for two conifers that need topping and basically trimming back. I have never had to look to get someone in before as my father in law has always done it- but he can’t anymore. How much for two medium sized conifers should I be looking at for the work? Any advice would be hugely…
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Onion Sets ... Too Late??
I have just realised I have forgotten to plant my onion sets. Is it too late now?
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Froth on koi pond
I have never had a problem with the pond before but its covered in froth. The pond contains koi and goldfish Anyone else had this problem?
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Single use plastics
I see that single use plastics are yet again in the firing line 1. Ear buds 2. Drinking Straws This got me thinking Disposable water filters - how many of these do we get through annually - do they decompost ? Nope !!
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How to measure the drop of a sloping garden
Our large back garden consists of a patio, another flat area at the far end and and a slope of varying gradient in between the two. Can anyone suggest a relatively simple way of measuring the vertical difference between the two flat areas? I have looked online but couldn't find a solution, but I may have been using the…
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Japanese Knotweed coming into garden from council ground
Hi, any advice appreciated. Bought house, 6ish months later noticed knotweed growing right at the end of the garden which backs onto a recreation ground, separated by fence with large gaps. Rec is owned by council. It was clearly on our property but cm away from the Rec. So just paid ££ ourselves for a 5 year plan for a…
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Lucky dip plants from Jersey Plants Direct
Haven't got the space myself but if you have ... Your product will be selected randomly from the following varieties - Begonia, Gazania, Busy Lizzie, Lobelia, Marigold, Mimulus, Osteospermum, Pansy, Petunia, Salvia, verbena 280 Ready Plants £29.99 (11p per plant) 140 Ready plants £16.99 (13p per plant) 70 Ready Plants…
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How long will peanuts for birds last?
We feed the birds In the garden sunflower hearts and peanuts (the squirrel family in the trees also love peanuts) so we are buying in bulk at present. It just dawned on me though, how long can peanuts be kept in plastic containers (with lids) before they go off? It’s much cheaper to buy a large 25kg bag, but not sure how…
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Which compost
Hi, I need some help please. I am a bit late starting my gardening this year. I mostly do flowers in pots, some chilli and tomato plant. Total I have abt 20 pots of various size. Any recommendations on which compost to get? I normally have which membership so get their best buy but I don't have that now. So looking for…
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fuchsia rust.
Any suggestions for getting rid of this pain. I've tried lots of things but not many seem to work.
