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I have used about five tuberous begonias in my baskets for years but now they are about 6 inches (15cm) across. Will I get more flowers by; 1) Just using two in a twelve inch (30cm) basket? 2)Chopping...
Iv just been given some gorgeous flowers and would love to keep them as long as possible and was wondering if anyone can shed some light on how exactly is the best way to keep them???
have a very young lupin grown from seed.been outside till bad weather in small pot. whenever it got more than four stems and leaf an old one would drop. brought inside 6 weeks ago. rapid growth...
I keep parsley, mint, thyme and basil on my kitchen window sill and use them in lots of recipes. The plants seem to like the position and get topped up with water regularly as they are right beside...
Something is having a fantastic feast on my honeysuckle. The leaves have holes nibbled in them and also the edges. I have sprayed it, put slug pellets down, but nothing is working. Can anyone tell me...
I'd like to get a couple of pear trees. They'd be sited about 10 metres apart, so could either be self-fertile or complementary. I'm in the south west - apparently a problem - and have a south-east...
Any idea what the cost would be for having a brick garden wall built, say 2 metres high and 10 metres long ? What is the maximum height a boundary wall can be built without getting planning permission...
My Clilian Pine which is approx 8 years old and ove 2 metres in heaight started showing brown spots which over a few months have spread rapidly to a lot of the branches. I am afraid that I am going to...
Morning all, I have seven year old peace lily which has never been repotted. Despite being pot bound it is still very healthy, flowers and producing new leaves. Is it best to leave it pot bound or...
I have a young smooth skin lemon tree in a pot that is bearing lots of fruit. The 3/4 metre high tree already has 4 big lemons and loads of buds but not much leaves. One branch only has buds with...
How do I stage salad potatoes please what does the judge look for ?
I just thought they could do with a boost but I know you shouldnt manure the soil before you plant carrots (dont know about turnips)so just wondered if it was a good idea to feed them once they have...
Still not a gardener but have one of these which we would like to come again next year. According to one web page we have read it is too late now to make it flower again. But is it?... Does one of you...
when and how should I prune Hebe Black Beauty
My summer cabbage are large and healthy, but do not seem to be 'hearting up'. Does any one know why?
I have a perfectly good aluminium garden swing that needs a face lift the seat has rotted and the canopy needs replacing any ideas.
Any tips for keeping Dragon Trees in a conservatory?
My sugar snap peas are 5 feet high but have no blooms. Does anyone know the reason for this?
My established and previously lush laurel hedge is looking really sick. Many of the leaves have holes in as well as being crisp & shrivelled. Closer inspection today shows loads of ants all over...
