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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.
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Black ants on white daisies plants
Any tips of what spray to use to get rid of black ants on plants? Thanks
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Jalapeno Pepper Plant
Hi chums ,I wonder if you can help I bought my DD a small pepper plant from the Chilli Farm on the IoW in April.She has nurtured it on the windowsill and kept is watered and its now trebled in size. do you think its OK to put into a bigger pot on the decking in the garden or will it not survive the cooler outside air. We…
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Are there any Lilies which are not toxic to cats?
All parts of Lilies are apparently toxic to cats, and even a brush of pollen on the fur can be fatal. Do you know of any Lilies which are safe? I'd love to have some Lilium Regale or any othere which are safe.
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Cordyline Australis Help!!
Hello good morning, I need some advice from you experts out there. Our friends wanted to get rid of their Cordylines so we happily said we wanted them. We know the difficulty in moving them but we took good advice and we’re extremely careful with the roots. They’ve been here for about 4 weeks and have plenty of space but…
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Pear tree problem
My pear tree used to give lots of sweet fruits every year. But now it is completely bare without a single leaf or flower. How do I sort this out?
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Pond foam
My Koi and goldfish pond seems to have froth on it at the moment. Has anyone any idea why please
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Allium
Hi, I am a relatively novice Gardner and need some help please. I would like to grow Allium. I like the tall flowers. This might be a silly question hut bear with me. Most allium I have seen in other people's garden have nice tall flowers but leaves leaves are quite small, many are yellow. Are all allium like this where…
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Getting rid of ivy for good
I have a major ivy and bramble problem which I am really struggling with. I didn't want to use any chemicals but I think I probably need to. I wandered to an area of our plot that I hadn't looked at for a while and it is completely overrun with ivy. This is incredibly frustrating as I spent a couple of days at the end of…
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Japanese horsetail (Equisetum japonicum) in a pond; will it spread outside
In local pond centre looking at plants for my pond Was taken by this plant. Vertical structure would look really good. Its being sold as an aquatic plant and would live with the roots submerged in water. Didn't get them but was planning to get them tomorrow however, slightly confused about what is being said about its…
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one branch of a tree dying
Just noticed that one branch of one of my plum trees appears to be dying. The other branches are proceeding as normal - ie plums forming. This branch, however, had leaves there and those very tiny starter plums. However, the little plum-lets have shrivelled and died and the leaves are shrivelled and brown. 1. Wondering why…
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New Lawn problems
Hi, Hope this is the correct thread, but I am a bit desperate and total gardening novice. Long story short, I have a south facing lawn approx 8 x 13 metres which is is full sun in the afternoon. I employed a recommended guy to take it up and replace, which he did last Thurs 9th May. Well, his two subbies did the work, he…
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Is my tree dying?
I've been watching it waiting for leaves to appear from the buds and just noticed that one branch has leaves. I think it's an acer? I'm not sure whether the leaves should be that thin or whether it's another sign of an unhealthy tree. There's some lichen on it, and I spotted some aphids around the leaves - I've seen…
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Feeding border plants / shrubs / flowers
Hi Quick question - how and when do you feed your border plants and shrubs ? ( like you feed your lawn) Also best time to feed?
