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Train Station Gardens

On 25/10/2012 in forum

on the southampton central to portsmouth line Now I know-when passing will have a look-thanks I am not far from Leamington Spa station, in Warwickshire.A couple of years ago, the garden there, which was maintained by volunteers, received an award from Country Life


Who can Identify this?

On 08/11/2012 in forum

, just before the leaves fall they go a lovely red/orange. I would just like to find out what it is to get some general information - to maintain it etc. Thinking about giving it a good trim!?!? It has some root on it. Thanks for nowPaul Is it Cheal


Greenhouse recommendations

On 10/03/2013 in forum

is like buying a car- there is one to suit all pockets Aluminium would be cheaper and require little or no maintenance, wood would be more expensive and possibly require maintaining, personally I would look at something like geoff has suggested . I've got


Restore and revive

On 15/03/2013 in forum

rosemary too.A couple of grasses and how about some heathers for winter colour.Mounds, spikes and scent and easy care ...for.me. A lot more information is needed here-what size is this area?-what is the budget?-who will maintain it? And as always a picture


covering large slope

On 20/03/2013 in forum

ahs variegated foliage and then the lime green of Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'.   All will need pruning back in spring to maintain the colourful stems but you could do them in alternate years or just take out a third of the old stems every year. You


Lawn not so good

On 06/05/2013 in forum

! So my learned friends, how do I make it erect? Or am I destined to become ever prostate  Same problem I had. I once craved the perfect lawn....cylinder Mower to match.  Too much work and unrealistic to maintain that perfect fine leaved lawn Now I use


How to grow cucumbers from seed

On 01/05/2013 in Projects: Seeds and bulbs

.Place a label in each pot if you are growing different varieties. If you are just growing one type, keep the pots in one labelled tray.Soak each pot well and let the water drain through. Then move the seedlings to a warm, sunny windowsill to maintain a


Sowing seeds - chillies and sweet peppers

On 14/04/2008 in Unassigned

; for the first time I've been able to run an extension to my greenhouse to power an electric propagator. When temperatures all around have fallen, the propagator maintains a warming 20Ë?C, perfect for germinating most seeds.I always grow an assortment of chillies


Small trees as hedging plants

On 10/05/2010 in Plants

Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a field hedge near my house. A hedge consisting of about 60% hawthorn, with other shrubs added to make up the difference. At one time it was laid, trimmed and maintained but today just two trees remain


Dividing perennials

On 03/05/2011 in Plants

into freshly dug and improved soil, while the very old central portions of clumps can be discarded.This helps maintain youthful vigour in your borders, resulting in strong growth and great flowering performance.


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