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agapanthus

On 13/11/2012 in forum

the bulbs and putting in a cold greenhouse 3. Drying and storing the bulbs What would be best? It's been there several years and is quite a big clump, Maybe option 1. is beyond me. This afternoon I shall remove the dahlias from the same bed using


Dahlia Tubers

On 09/02/2012 in forum

I've just received my delivery of Dahlia Tubers and all of the instructions say to plant in spring once the soil has warmed. As we have a cold snap forecast for the coming weeks, can I store my tubers in the shed (cold but dry) for a few weeks


removing daffodils from pots after flowering

On 07/05/2012 in forum

I planted my pots with daffodils so I had a show of colour in the garden after winter now they have flowered and died I want my pots for my spring/summer planting. how do I remove the daffodli bulbs from my pots and store them so I can use again


How to fit guttering on a greenhouse

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Garden DIY

Fitting guttering and installing water butts to catch the rain is a great way to store this precious natural resource. Keeping crops going through the summer requires plenty of water, so it pays to have a good supply close by. Guttering is fairly


Growing strawberry plants

On 09/03/2009 in Grow & eat

If you want fast fruit then look no further than strawberries. From rather unpromising cold-stored runners, foliage will develop in days, flowers in weeks, with ripe fruit ready for picking in about two months.Commercially available strawberry


Dhalia Novice needs some advice.

On 27/09/2012 in forum

extreme! I was hoping to be able to mulch rather than dig up and store the Dahlia's. Your advice/tips would be most welcome!    Edit: Sorry about the typo in the description heading! Do NOT cut them down now. enjoy the flowers. You can cut them back after


Tulip bulbs in pots

On 10/06/2012 in forum

need to bring them inside ( I don't have a greenhouse) and how are they best stored - will the shed be ok? Also can they be replanted in pots for next year or do they need to go into the ground? Let the leaves die down and then dig them out and let


How to take dahlia cuttings

On 21/07/2011 in Projects: Video projects

dahliasLift and store dahliasGrowing dahlias from seedTie in dahliasPlanting dahlia tubers video project, with Sarah RavenBrowse a variety of dahliasChoose plants by flower colour


Around the garden job checklist - week 41

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Treat field horsetail with a systemic herbicide such as glyphosateInstall water butts to collect rainwater over winterScarify, aerate and feed your lawnGather up hoses, sprinklers and watering equipment to store away for winterWrap insulation


Around the garden job checklist - week 47

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Wash and disinfect bird feeders and tables Collect fallen leaves and add to a leaf bin to compost down Spread fresh gravel or grit around alpine plants Shred prunings and add to your compost heapCollect and empty hoses and sprinklers to store


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