New to gardening
Where do I start?
Vicki Byrd
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What should I be doing in FEBRUARY, to prepare my SOIL?
Posted: Tuesday 6th of February 2024 05:52 PM Last reply: Wednesday 7th of February 2024 02:27 PM
Re: Pruning roses
henrart
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I am no expert but i think in terms of general rose pruning, you are just about ok. I wont leave for any later than now.
However the roses in your pics seem to be climbing roses, which are not really pruned but thinned and shaped (once they are established). So for newly planted roses, i suggest training the longer shoots horizontally and thin out where needed.
However the roses in your pics seem to be climbing roses, which are not really pruned but thinned and shaped (once they are established). So for newly planted roses, i suggest training the longer shoots horizontally and thin out where needed.
Posted: Friday 29th of April 2022 05:33 AM
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looking for suggestions to plant - tree/plant/climbers in a courtyard in full shade. this is a renovation job for a courtyard. wall will be cladded in wood with corten steel planter in front. i have read that perhaps ferns and cleamatis climbers may do well in full shade. any other suggestions?
Posted: Thursday 31st of March 2022 11:22 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 11:53 AM
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I have a beautiful climbing rose which only has one stem. To encourage it to produce more branches should I prune it down about a foot off the ground or that kill it?? I've attached a photo of the rose.
Posted: Saturday 28th of November 2020 06:38 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 02:05 AM
Re: Pruning climber for growth?
Mrs. S. M. Bentley
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Choice of beautiful plant. As these are somewhat tender I would certainly not prune 'harshly'.
Depending where you live and if we have a cold winter, the weather will do that probably
Depending where you live and if we have a cold winter, the weather will do that probably
Posted: Sunday 14th of June 2020 08:25 AM
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Real novice here so I hope my question makes sense! I took advice and planted 5 Jasmine climbers to hopefully 'spread' over/across my trellis structure - pictures attached. The specimens were recommended as they were slow growing so would be less work. I'm pleased with how thy've 'settled in' but I'm wondering as I want them to train across and upward, do I need to harshly prune them to achieve this? They were half the size shown and more bamboo support than leaf when planted so I'm loathed to prune at all (as I said I'm a novice) but I' wondering if I should actively do something(?) to promote upward growth. Many thanks in advance
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of June 2020 12:52 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:50 PM
Re: Cultivars
Carol
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It does mean you need some more blueberry varieties - if the pollination is not good enough for you. Blackcurrant are not Vaccinium and so will not pollinate blueberry.
If there are any in the neighbourhood - that might do!
If there are any in the neighbourhood - that might do!
Posted: Sunday 8th of March 2020 02:00 PM
Cultivars
Val Hall
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I am planting up a new area of my garden with fruit trees and bushes, I have bought a Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' blueberry and on research it says "For optimal pollination and yield plant three different cultivars."
Does this mean I have to get more blueberry varieties or can this be done with say blackcurrant for example?
Sorry if this is a silly question but I am new to this type of gardening.
Does this mean I have to get more blueberry varieties or can this be done with say blackcurrant for example?
Sorry if this is a silly question but I am new to this type of gardening.
Posted: Saturday 29th of February 2020 03:39 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 08:29 PM
need advice
mahamud dharamsi
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Hello Friends.
Hi I am thinking of moving in Dec or Jan. The plants I want to move are Anemone, Monarda, Tellima, Sedum, Echinacea, Spirea and lastly Acanthus. Are all these plants safe to move now or is it best to wait until early spring. Thanking you in advance. Mahamud
Hi I am thinking of moving in Dec or Jan. The plants I want to move are Anemone, Monarda, Tellima, Sedum, Echinacea, Spirea and lastly Acanthus. Are all these plants safe to move now or is it best to wait until early spring. Thanking you in advance. Mahamud
Posted: Wednesday 11th of December 2019 06:55 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 05:18 PM
Re: How to aqnd when to grow rose seeds.
jonathankolber
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hi, you may have a try this way. It was experienced by Pamela A. Puyear with more than 25 years. (link removed) "growing-roses-from-seeds"
Posted: Monday 23rd of September 2019 01:45 AM
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I want to cut this Hebe back and separate it if I can and when can I do it..
Posted: Tuesday 2nd of October 2018 01:59 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 01:10 PM
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Wildflower, Arum maculatum, otherwise known as Cuckkoo pint, Lords and Ladies etc
Contains toxic glycosides and has irritating sap! But fascinating nevertheless...
Contains toxic glycosides and has irritating sap! But fascinating nevertheless...
Posted: Monday 7th of May 2018 08:38 PM
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Just moved and fence line is abundant with this plant,
Posted: Thursday 19th of April 2018 11:54 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 05:15 PM
How to aqnd when to grow rose seeds.
Shoot User
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I am being given rose seeds on a regular basis for the last 5 years, and I have been trying to grow them , without success I may add, can some one please tell me how to do this, as I am now getting right fed up as anything I try never succeeds, I have read about this, asked questions about this, tried different times of year, different ways of starting to sow, all to fail.
If there is someone out there that can help, will you please get in touch.
I thank you in anticipation.
Kindest Regards
Richard Croucher.
If there is someone out there that can help, will you please get in touch.
I thank you in anticipation.
Kindest Regards
Richard Croucher.
Posted: Friday 2nd of March 2018 03:23 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 03:29 AM
Re: Fig Tree
Carol
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Depending on the year, a fig can survive outside in winter. They like a bit of shelter from the worst of the weather though. Could you post a picture of it in its pot?
It might be enough to bring it close to the house, or into a sheltered porch.
Or if it is in a huddle with other pots and it's not a horrid cold, wet winter, it might be ok where it is.
It might be enough to bring it close to the house, or into a sheltered porch.
Or if it is in a huddle with other pots and it's not a horrid cold, wet winter, it might be ok where it is.
Posted: Wednesday 1st of November 2017 07:11 PM
Fig Tree
Lynn Carter
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I bought my husband a fig tree in the summer for our 4th anniversary but within days of buying it almost all the leaves went yellow and fell off. It's in a pot and has been outside since July. It still has some leaves and a couple of unripened figs on it at the top. What should we do with it over winter? I've searched online for the answer but find conflicting advice. Has anyone had a similar problem and, if so, what did you do? Many thanks.
Posted: Wednesday 1st of November 2017 12:55 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 01:48 AM
Re: plant care
Shoot User
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Leave them - they look nice, add winter interest and cut them off early spring
You should get new flowers again next Summer
You should get new flowers again next Summer
Posted: Wednesday 2nd of August 2017 02:22 PM
plant care
Shoot User
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First time after 4 years my phormium cream delight flowered (4 on one plant, 7 on the other). What do I need to do now that they have finished?
Posted: Wednesday 2nd of August 2017 08:29 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 04:38 AM
Olive tree fruits dropping
Shoot User
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Please help me to discover the reason why my olive tree flourishes and fruits abundantly, but as soon as the berries begin to appear and develop, they all fall to the ground without maturing.
My olive tree is now in this season covered with flowers. What could be missing, such as some kind of fertilizer or mineral so I can use to prevent this early fruit dropping before they mature?
My olive tree is now in this season covered with flowers. What could be missing, such as some kind of fertilizer or mineral so I can use to prevent this early fruit dropping before they mature?
Posted: Tuesday 1st of August 2017 08:33 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 04:18 AM
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Hi I'm a pretty novice gardener and about to move into a house with a large over grown garden on a slope. It is dominated by 2 huge rhododendron bushes about half way up the slope. I was wondering if I could take loads of cuttings from the to use as a hedge and then remove what's left to create a lawned area for the children to play on. So.. is this a reasonable plan re: hedge? And how would I go about it and would it cause a big drainage issue.. the rest of the "grassy area is moist and covered in moss. Any help appreciated thanks
Posted: Sunday 7th of May 2017 01:13 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 05:04 AM
Re: Composting
Shoot User
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a lot of shredders don't cope with real green waste as they can get blocked up. My small pro unit has different screens: one for chipping woody stems and another screen which is more open so allows for softer stuff such as leaves to be put thru.
It could also be done to either no time (easier to chuck on than shred) or lack of a shredder. But shredded waste should generally compost quicker too.
It could also be done to either no time (easier to chuck on than shred) or lack of a shredder. But shredded waste should generally compost quicker too.
Posted: Friday 17th of February 2017 06:14 PM
Composting
David
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why do some gardeners prefer not to shred plants and shrubs before putting on t the compost pile?
Posted: Saturday 10th of September 2016 09:57 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 04:05 AM
Honeysuckle 'Lonicera Darts World' suitable for metal arch?
Felicity Hasse
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I have just installed a sturdy metal arch over a pathway and would like to plant an evergreen climber (or two). I am particularly drawn to Lonicera Japonica Darts World for its colour, promised fragrance and quite long flowering period. But I'm wondering if it'll be too bushy and big as the label says spread 1.5 mtrs and bushy and spreading. Although quite tall and wide, the arch is only about 60cm deep. Would this honeysuckle be okay or would it be too woody and vigorous? I don't really want roses, but would maybe consider an evergreen clematis or jasmine as an alternative. I want to keep things simple, so not a mixture of plants that might need pruning at different times. And should I have a climber either side or just one to grow over? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm new to gardening and any advice would be very welcome. Thank you.
Posted: Friday 2nd of September 2016 08:02 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 04:48 AM
Re: Confused by plant pruning labels- have garden centres already pruned before i bought the plants?
John Wicks
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You prune this variety just after it has finished flowering. C. armandii is a vigorous grower so all you need to do is remove dead, diseased or damaged parts first and then prune it to the shape and size that you want. I'd let it grow for a year or so before pruning it.
John
John
Posted: Thursday 23rd of June 2016 04:33 PM
Re: What herbs should I plant and when?
John Wicks
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It depends entirely on what you like to eat. But different herbs like different conditions. Some of my favourites like sage, thyme, rosemary are Mediterranean and like well drained soil in sun. Lay sage leaves on a mackerel fillet, drizzle with a little oil, wrap in streaky bacon and bung it in the oven for about 10 minutes. Delicious. Mint likes it moister, I pick it when it is young and make mint sauce which I then freeze into ice cubes and use as needed; I also make mint and apple jelly. Mint tea is good too. Chives don't seem too fussy about soil and position and are pretty in the flower border (their flowers are edible) and go well in a potato salad. They are a good companion plant as they deter greenfly. Golden oregano - good on pizzas - also attracts beneficial insects, as does borage. Its flowers taste of cucumber - find recipes at http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/borage. Dill attracts good insects like hoverflies and is good in pickles (I add some to my pickled courgettes). There is plenty to choose from. Just do it!
Posted: Thursday 23rd of June 2016 04:27 PM