marshmello

Small Wildlife pond

marshmello wrote (see)

Hope that pond is in full shade, otherwise it's gonna looker greener than pea soup and hotter than a boiling kettle in the summer.

 

 

Nope, this is what I actually said. I'll re-write " HOPE that pond is in full shade, OTHERWISE it's gonna looker greener than pea soup."  The keys words were more than constructive IMO.  No where in my post did I write " it will end up like pea soup"

If, it does "end up like pea green soup" ( your words ) which btw most ponds do. You'll already know how to fix the problem. Therefore you'll have no reason to post such a problem. 

Cheers.

Is this weeding?

Keep your chin up, like you say no one was hurt. I'm sure with a selection of fresh new plants it will look fab this year.

Small Wildlife pond

It's not about putting people off. It's about knowing all the facts, regardless to whether we want to hear them. You don't go and buy/ build something with only the  positives in mind, do you ? I have 20 years experience with ponds and 10 years in gardening and in that time I've encountered many problems, which can happen regardless of size. Perhaps I should take my advice somewhere else, where it will be appreciated.

If people don't like friendly advice or someone's opinion, why post. Not like we are children and can't have a sensible discussion about what can go wrong.

Never encountered this before, how bizarre. Might look for another forum, NOT !! hahah

                                                                       JOKE^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Best feed for fruit

here's some good links with lots of info

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=539

 ^ Top link - trees.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own/Fruit-A-to-Z/Fruit-key/Soft-fruit

 ^ This link - soft fruit.  Just click on the individual fruit in the bottom list and it will bring up more about that fruit's needs.

Hope this helps.

Cordyline Australis - Brown Yellow Leaves :(

Sounds like cold to me - their hardy down to -5 C or so. Probably be fine once the warmer weather kicks in - keep it protected for a few more weeks.

Is this weeding?

No, it's not weeding but you should have been around for his first visit. Fault lies with both parties really.

I'm guessing no contracts outlining what was required of him to do were drawn up ? Not alot legally can be done but you could always enquire - trading standards or CAB maybe able to help.

Other than asking him to put right, some of the wrong he's caused at his own expense and hope he doesn't start playing stupid games, like - prove it.

Good luck !!

Oh, and 'professional my a** '.

basil, chives and parsley

I have a few tips.

You will get big plants from your Parsley seeds when sown individually. However, not with basil or chives. For your chives sow a real good pinch over the whole surface in that pot - chives grow like grass, single strands so don't spread. As they grow on you can simply divide if you feel it is a little crowd. For your basil sow a little less than the chives. Also, basil do not like the cold - grow on in a greenhouse or a sun trap within your garden.

First day of spring

It's March the 20th actually.  Not the 1st or the 21st.

Last years grass seed

Try it - you got nowt to lose. I'd wait until spring really is here though.

The Return of Gardeners World-8th March

Nice one !

Product Recall - B&Q

"Edit"

Whats the secret to beautiful hanging baskets ?

Living walls

Moving lily bulbs

A Compost recipe !!

Compost, they reckon !!!