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Cyclamen, ivy and cineraria pot display

On 22/07/2011 in Pots & containers: Autumn & winter

The handsome, silver-leaved foliage plant cineraria adds sparkle to a dull winter's day, along with cheery variegated ivy, while brightly coloured red miniature cyclamen provide a vivid contrast and a festive splash of colour


Poison ivy everywhere

On 22/04/2013 in forum

I recently moved into a new home with very nicely landscaped yard and gardens, lots of exotic, mature plants. However, I've realized that there is poison ivy everywhere. In the beds, growing up every tree, the house, in the yard... I'm very


unwanted ivy

On 14/06/2012 in forum

itself, using Round-Up where I couldn't extract the roots. If yours isn't growing against and into a wall, life will be easier.   Bramble killer usually works for me where ordinary weedkillers don't, including ancient ivies, brambles and bindweed. It can


Too much cement in flower bed

On 07/08/2012 in forum

the fences where nothing will grow - in fact plants die in certain spots! Ive tried digging down and out away from the fence but the amount of cement he used when putting in the fence posts means there is not much space for planting. So, my question. what can


Talkback: Planting snake's head fritillaries

On 12/10/2012 in forum

Painted Lady feeding on Ivy growing on the garden wall in the park.Oldchippy.


Identification of climber

On 30/06/2012 in forum

one growing against a wall. Very vigorous, deciduous and red leaves in winter before they fall. Not sure which would win in the battle for supremacy - the Boston Ivy or a Virginia Creeper !!  Don't know what is but sure it isn't a Virginia Creeper


bindweed, alder, buttercups, ivy

On 22/07/2012 in forum

Hi, I've got bindweed, alder, buttercups and ivy growing in different parts of my garden and I can't get to their roots to get rid of them without digging up/killing off other plants I want to keep. I thought about using that gel weedkiller


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

On 10/03/2013 in forum

Hi All! I have a back wall and fence with ivy and wild aspargus vine and as I understand it the Ivy gives off a fluid in it's roots that stops other plants growing near it. Most of it is holding up some dead Elms along with the wild asparagus vine


Container plant -acid and shady

On 13/10/2012 in forum

other ideas? Thanks Noodle I love heuchera but have stopped growing them in pots now as I've lost too many to the dreaded vine weevils.  The ones growing in the borders have all been fine. Gentians!   Heucheras worth a try. Ajugas, small varigated leaved


CLIMBING IVY

On 16/03/2013 in forum

MY NEIGHBOUR HAS AN IVY GROWING UP THE FENCE SEPERATING OUR GARDEN. IN FACT IT HAS TAKE OVER AND NOW BREAKING THE FENCE(WHICH WE PUT UP). WE HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO THE NEIGHBOURS FOR YEARS CAN YOU SUGGEST ANYTHING I COULD DO ABOUT THE IVY?  Well you


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