My roses, alliums, hydrangeas all seem to be absolutely thriving with green growth. No leaves back on acers or wisteria yet and the garden is like a bog. I don’t plant veg but have been trying to germinate sweet peas and petunias in the house but they don’t seem to be working . So very mixed bag at the moment!
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SoulDestroyer
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Which one did you get? I've looked at them before but never settled on buying one. I struggle with available plug sockets in my house too. They're in really random inaccessible places
MavisBeacon
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Oh good call. I need to buy grass seed to do the same for our patchy bits once it's warmer
MavisBeacon
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Yes, same here - lots of things going gangbusters here, earlier than last year. I don't even think we're going to get another frost this year ( she says hopefully)
Doodlebug005
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Morning ! looking for 2 bits of info please- my potatoes aren’t chitting ( in polytunnel)
also my african daisy seeds are very leggy - any advice re either - thanks
also my african daisy seeds are very leggy - any advice re either - thanks
Tifastrife
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I recently got a house with a garden and I’m a complete novice! I’d like to have a little flower bed in this space and it’s probably a stupid question but what do I need? Pull up all these weeds, put down a liner and top with soil/compost? Also open to suggestion of low maintenance/beginner planets as it were!
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Also_smoke_and_mirrors
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I've got a few different tulips, and a mixed pack of narcissus, crocus and one other that I can't remember 🫣
Still looking for more ideas though.
SoulDestroyer
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Thanks
That looks like a great setup, and I was looking at that one, but coloured lights give me migraines (as i found out one Christmas!) I've found a similar one with a white light 
Aob
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So I’ve got a part garden, part cat problem & I was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks that have worked. Our house was empty for 2 years before we purchased & next doors cat made itself quite at home in the front garden which is quite open (we’re a corner plot) the previous owners of our house were keen gardeners and the garden had overgrown but had lots of bushes & shrubs.
Fast forward to now, we’ve been here two years and on a daily basis I’m chasing the cat out, it digs up my boarders to use as its toilet and I’m at my wits end. The world according to Google has suggested the following & I’ve tried them all:
1. Sonar - it sat in front of the sonar unfazed
2. Citrus peels - again sat on them
3. Vinegar - I soak the garden in the stuff, doesn’t deter him at all
4. Plant lavender & sharp bushes - he them up and sprays on them
I planted yesterday my autumn/ winter pansies etc yesterday & when I’ve looked at the garden this morning - they’ve been dug up
I’m sick of wasting money trying to make my garden nice as next doors garden is fine & they get to have nice plants - cause their cats using my garden as the loo
please if anyone has any tips, suggestions or advice - I’m only short of just leaving the garden to overgrow and pretend it doesn’t exist anymore, I’m that fed up!
Fast forward to now, we’ve been here two years and on a daily basis I’m chasing the cat out, it digs up my boarders to use as its toilet and I’m at my wits end. The world according to Google has suggested the following & I’ve tried them all:
1. Sonar - it sat in front of the sonar unfazed
2. Citrus peels - again sat on them
3. Vinegar - I soak the garden in the stuff, doesn’t deter him at all
4. Plant lavender & sharp bushes - he them up and sprays on them
I planted yesterday my autumn/ winter pansies etc yesterday & when I’ve looked at the garden this morning - they’ve been dug up
I’m sick of wasting money trying to make my garden nice as next doors garden is fine & they get to have nice plants - cause their cats using my garden as the loo
please if anyone has any tips, suggestions or advice - I’m only short of just leaving the garden to overgrow and pretend it doesn’t exist anymore, I’m that fed up!
Tifastrife
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Thank you! I did think lavender would be nice. And good to know re slug proof cause there are soooo many slugs here!Congrats on the house!
I wouldn't personally put soil over liner, normally you would plant through liner (put it down and then cut an 'x' and peel it back to plant in) and top with gravel or bark to weigh it down/make it look pretty...
What sort of plants are you thinking? perennials like lavender or roses? or some bedding plants just for the summer?
I've always done well with snapdragons and fuchsias (totally slug proof) and geraniums are really good for people (like me) who aren't good at regularly watering them.
You could even do some sweet peas, grow them up some canes (make like a teepee with some bamboo sticks and string) and just pick them regularly to keep them flowering.
Gardening is just trial and error, plant what you think looks pretty and see what happens
Good Luck
Doodlebug005
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Hi all! A bit of advice please- I have strawberries using up 2 raised elho planters- i’d rather use them for lettuce- what could i move them into? I container plant mainly- back problems so don’t dig and avoid bending if I can- any ideas gratefully accepted!
coconochanel
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what type of potatoes are they? is the polytunnel warm enough? I put my in my kitchen window in an egg box.
hobsonville_housewife
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Presumably I’m on the other side of the world.
recently planted courgettes/zucchini, eggplant, capsicum/pepper.
recently planted courgettes/zucchini, eggplant, capsicum/pepper.
Al Fresco
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I’m going to add some more white tulips as they seemed to last the longest, plus muscari, anenome, and I think I’ll have a go at these.
Calochortus 'Cupido' Bulbs — Buy online at Farmer Gracy UK
Whilst it's delicate in looks, Calochortus 'Cupido' is easy to grow and surprising resilient. This half hardy spring flowering bulb eventually naturalises to form neat little clumps which thrive in sun or partial shade. Give this Calochortus plant, also known as the Monterey mariposa lily, a...
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cococookie
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Do any of you have a hanging basket? We bought a hanging basket, what flowers would look really nice in it? As you can tell I don’t know much about gardening and flowers 
Former_Antelopee
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Does anyone recommend a plant can can stay in a large pot all year in the shade? & Pet friendly
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Doodlebug005
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I’d like to do potatoes this year- my sister put me off a few years ago - talking about spraying for blightI want to grow some Potatoes just need to get a tub to grow them in. Also want some new garden furniture this year so will be shopping around for that.
I thought it was beyond me- Have success with rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries, courgettes, cucumbers, salad veg etc… but I fancy my own new spuds- any advice would be welcome
coconochanel
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Hows everyones planting going?
MavisBeacon
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The ones I got have been discontinued but this looks like the new version
allthingschocolate
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Hi after some advice where do you all store your seating Cushions for your outdoor furniture? I Was going to purchase a keter storage container however I’m not sure if they should be stored outside in the winter? I Don’t want them to go mouldy? I did wonder if I vacuum packed them it would preserve them? Any tips or advice much appreciated Thankyou