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Aquatic

On 14/09/2007 in Glossary

Any plant that grows either completely submerged in, or with leaves and flowers emerging from, water. It may be rooted in the soil or compost under water, or be free floating.


water saving

On 03/04/2012 in forum

hi !! can anyone help ? can i transfer washine machine water to my water butt to use as grey water on my garden ? do i need to add anything to it ? can it be used on plants and veggies ? HELP !!! I personally would use it on ornamental plants


Pathogen

On 06/09/2007 in Glossary

An organism, viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitical, that attacks plants. It may be water, air or soil borne, or carried by insects.


Hard water problem

On 09/03/2012 in forum

the water softer while not harming the plants?


Talkback: How to plant up a hanging basket

On 24/11/2011 in forum

I really love the trick with the saucer at the bottom - although I did put water retaining granules in my hanging baskets my plants never seemed to have enough water!


How to save water in your garden

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Hosepipe bans and water restrictions are always a challenge for gardeners. But if you get into the habit of saving water in your garden, you'll be able to take the restrictions in your stride. Storing rainwater will mean you can keep your plants


ALOE FEROX

On 10/02/2013 in forum

hi all im having problems with my aloe ferox indoor plant. The lower leaves are starting to curl and die is this due to under or over watering?       sounds like lack of water,feel the soil with your finger,if its very dry then lack of water


How to extend lives of container plants

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Planting

As temperatures rise and summer sets in, give your container plants a little time and care. Water, feed and deadhead them regularly over the next few weeks and you can keep plants flowering and looking good right into autumn.Container plantsWatering


Help - Water in water butt covered in green slime

On 26/03/2012 in forum

the water in 1 of the water butts has developed a coveing of green slime, which now has 'bubbles' in some areas as well. Is it ok to use for watering plants or should I dump all the water and clean out the butt? It's just because the water been


Split stem courgettes

On 05/06/2012 in forum

Often when I grow courgettes (in containers), and sometimes with pumpkins, the plants split their stems just when they seem to be developing well. Is it a watering issue? I try to water consistently and reasonably. It doesn't seem to be a fatal


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