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Hanging/trailing plants in full shade - any advice?

On 11/02/2013 in forum

. For winter interest I have added bulbs such as crocus, snowdrops and lily of the valley. I'll have a look for that one jatnikapyar, sounds lovely.   I grow trailing fuschias on my north facing wall, don't seem to have any problems with them.  Hardy (perennial


Suggestions please

On 22/02/2013 in forum

an apple tree I'd love to have space for one. I have a lilac shrub which I keep pruned to about 7ft so we can enjoy the scented blossom then through it I grow clematis to give it added interest.As for perennials I would agree with Lizzie hardy geraniums


perennials I didn't get round to planting

On 13/11/2012 in forum

In September I bought a collection of perennials, some of which I haven't got around to planting yet. They are anemone hupehensis 'Serenade', Coreopsis verticillata, Clematis 'Cassandra' (a heracleifolia cultivar), Scutellaria incana, Crocosmia


How to take verbena cuttings

On 22/09/2011 in Projects: Propagating

Summer is the ideal time to take verbena cuttings. Overwinter the semi-hardy perennials in a frost-free place and you'll have a fresh, healthy supply of verbena plants next year to replace any in the garden that have been killed by frost


Identify plant

On 26/06/2012 in forum

didn't notice them until the yellow flowers appeared.  Can anyone tell me what they are?  Many thanks.     It could just be a yellow perennial wallflower? If it is, it'll only last about 3 years, but cuttings are easy. yes it is either an erysimum


Idea's for a North American Themed garden

On 27/05/2012 in forum

for texas, Palms for california etc Thanks Kate1123 for the ideas, I was thinking of California as the Base of the theme Will I stuggle finding California natives that will be hardy enough to survie the winters here, would the Washingtonia Robusta


Astrantia and alstroemeria

On 23/06/2008 in Unassigned

special care since.Like all hardy perennials they'll come back year after year, but some need lifting and dividing to keep their displays fresh and vibrant. Not so with astrantia, which produces delightful starburst blooms in June, that last all season


Help Need With Container Planting

On 06/04/2013 in forum

bedding plants that are done twice a year so there is colour all year round. Im wanting to change it to perennial or shrub planting so i dont have to keep buying annuals and tons of compost to plant them up with. What i need is for them to flower or have


It's made my day......

On 10/05/2013 in forum

.... and suited to poor soil and hot dry conditions... I think these are tender perennials - except in Cornwall of course, so you might keep them over winter.... I would struggle with that... I've just planted up something that caught my eye a few weeks ago and I


How to build a compost bin

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

perennials such as couch grass or ground elder.Cover your bin with carpet to keep it warm and to help speed up the composting process.Improving the quality of your soilVideo guide on making compost, with Chris BeardshawImproving your soil with green manure


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