Dovefromabove

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modern farmer revives old irish famine variety

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 06:41

We know who you are - don't be silly

Golden leylandi

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 06:28

I'm afraid the only way is to cut them down, but it shouldn't be too difficult - do you have any handy neighbours who could help? It might be in their interest to get them down before they cast shade all over their gardens. Or a good gardening odd job man ought to be able to do it.

Talkback: Growing autumn-fruiting raspberries

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 06:21

Autumn fruiting raspberries will produce fruit in the early summer on old wood and then in autumn on new wood, but allowing them to fruit on the old wood rather than cutting it down will compromise the total yield.

competitions

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 05:56

Well, that's fortuitous isn't it ?

Weekend Ahead ..... ?

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 05:54

Good morning Brumbull At least if the weather's that bad I won't feel guilty being wined and dined by my children on Mothering Sunday rather than being out in the garden

modern farmer revives old irish famine variety

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 05:50

Repotting a Christmas Tree...

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 05:49

Put it in John Innes No 3 loam based compost and I would think that would have enough nutrients in it for this summer.

It's probably a Norwegian Spruce (they're the ones more frequently sold in pots, unless someone knows that Lidl were selling something different?) - it will need good light but if it's in a pot it won't be happy if it gets hot and dry, so I think I'd give it full sun in spring and autumn but move it into a more shady spot in the mid summer, and if we have a very dry spell I'd give the foliage regular sprays with a hose as well as plenty of water for the pot.

They can grow up to 3 ft per year in optimal conditions, but I imagine that in a pot the growth will be slower - you'll have to let us know

How do I get rid of ivy and wild asparagus vine?

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 05:39

I don't know of a Wild Asparagus vine - can you post a picture for us?

Whatever it is it won't have killed your elms - sadly that will have been down to Dutch Elm disease

modern farmer revives old irish famine variety

Posted: 08/03/2013 at 05:31

No it doesn't Jon Cob aka thegreatgardener - County Antrim is in Northern Ireland. Oh dear, you're living up to your compatriots' reputation for geography at least