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Dandelion

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

surrounding gardens, fields and waste-ground.Clump of leaves growing from a single or multiple point. Leaves and flower stalks ooze a milky substance when snapped. Bright yellow-orange flowers are followed by a fluffy seedhead or dandelion 'clock


Groundsel

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

in from surrounding gardens, fields and waste ground.A bushy weed that bears small yellow flowers and fluffy seedheads. Its leaves often have orange-brown pustules of rust fungus in summer and autumn, which can spread to cultivated plants. Pull out young


Jersey Tiger moths

On 05/08/2009 in Wildlife

, Hampshire and Sussex when it first appeared in London around 2005.I've now given up noting when I see it, since this is inevitably many times a day. A flash of orange - no it's not a painted lady, it's the tiger. It's not a true day-flying moth, since


Apple Tree does not bear fruit

On 17/06/2012 in forum

I have a Cox's Orange Pippen tree which is five years old, it blossoms beautifully and never gives us an apple. I have planted it next to our boundary fence which is next to my neighbours apple trees, one cooking apple and one eating apple ( I do


Potted Lilly Companions Please

On 16/01/2013 in forum

lilies. I thought it would be interesting to grow a blue-flowering climber (Ipomoea) up a tall orange lily.I found 3 problems: Lilies have a short flowering period, so it's difficult to synchronise flowering times. Also lilies also like a rich compost


Wedding flowers for September

On 01/06/2012 in forum

Hello there, I am planning on getting married this September and would like to grow my own flowers particularly the table flowers and possibly my bouqet. I have a flower bed which is 4 foot by 10 foot which I need to start planning in. Has anyone


Planting between grasses

On 14/04/2012 in forum

summer and is usually a deep orange/red in colour.   It can be planted now as small container plants found in the perennial section and they will flower freely in the first year and perennial thereafter.   I love these plants.  Have a look and see what


Growing multi-headed tulips

On 05/09/2011 in Plants

', with creamy white flowers fading to purple.T. 'Colour Spectacle', with pale yellow petals with broad red streaks.T. 'Happy Family', with purple petals and white edges.T. 'Orange Bouquet', with orange and red petals.T. 'Toronto', with pinkish-red flowers


Spirea

On 01/03/2013 in forum

flowers. Bunny, I prune now varieties like Gold flame, Anthony waterer etc......the small shrubby ones....right down to the ground now. Actually mine are always done in autumn. Then again after flowering. However, on the yellow/orange foliage ones I do


Plant ID

On 10/06/2012 in forum

Helllo. Would love to know what these 2 plants are. The first the orange one, I'm guessing it's a weed but I like it,also smells good. Does it have any benefits for wild life?  The 2nd, I thought it was some sort of holly hock but now I'm not sure


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