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The coyote willow

On 07/07/2009 in Plants

-leaved shoots. They pop up all over the place and grow faster than the grass, so it's obvious when the lawn needs mowing.The shoots are the runners of one of my favourite plants, Salix exigua, or the coyote willow. This is about the tallest plant I have


How to create a sweet pea pot display

On 22/07/2011 in Pots & containers: Summer

of the climbers.Encourage the sweet pea onto the support by tying stems with soft twine to the willow, leaving some give in the twine so that the stems don't break in the wind and have space to grow.AdamRemove fading flowers, using scissors or secateurs to cut


azalea has lost its leaves!!

On 08/03/2013 in forum

done the same. Mine has some growths on it though which are tinged Grey/blue. The same tiny growths are also on a potted dwarf weeping willow and small blueberry bush. The weeping willow has started to bud though, whichis usual for this time of year, I


What is this?

On 05/04/2012 in forum

Unidentified tree growing where the foundations for. An old swimming pool were. How do I add a photos of it? At the top of the message bar there is a small picture of a tree next to the abc spell check, click on that and upload your pic. Hope


Chickweed

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

it immediately if it appears in your greenhouse. Chickweed is a tenacious weed that can grow quickly and form thick mats, which smother nearby plants.Hand weed or hoe out seedlings as they appear, or smother them with a good layer of compost or mulch. The most


Suggestions for planting in a sunny, boggy site.

On 18/02/2013 in forum

primulas, Cornus. J. Ornamental rhubarb - rheum, persicarias, hemerocallis, hydrangea paniculata, some hostas, miscanthus zebrinus, iris sibirica, snakeshead fritillaries, salix hakuro nishiki for pretty foliage or Salix Alba Britzensis (Coral Bark Willow


Weeping Pear - how and when to prune?

On 12/06/2012 in forum

Evening (sorry - can't figure out how to search the forum, so there might already be a thread about this, but I can't find it..) I've got a tree in my front garden that I was told is a Silver Willow, and when I moved in, the tree was pruned into a


Best blue flowering plant

On 31/12/2012 in forum

? Currently growing these Willow Gentian from seed.  Hoping to brighten up the shaded areas of my garden....... I love cornflowers in blue, reminds me of my Mum's garden.  Cant establish them myself use seeds, any tips out there for wild blue flowers


Talkback: Teeny tiny trees for small gardens

On 28/11/2011 in forum

. Trouble is I'm not sure when or how to prune. Currently the vine is around 18 inches tall, and has 6 tiny bunches of grapes. can anyone advise please? What about a Kilmarnock Willow, fairly slow growing and I have never seen a huge one but then there are a


Willow Tree in need of a haircut.

On 27/03/2012 in forum

Hi Can anyone help or advise me please.  I have a Willow Tree in the front flower bed and the street sign, it's between 5ft and 6ft tall, it leaves are bottle green, it's also got beautiful yellow flowers in summer, it's got lycon growing all over


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