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Gardening
I have 2 year old Wisteria which is not yet in leaf.
Have I lost it or is it too early yet?
There was no really hard frost here over the winter...
I recently bought a Spear and Jackson chainsaw, the second one I've had, the first was very good but now worn out. The new one starts and runs ok but you really need to wind up the revs for it to cut...
Hi greenfingered ABers out there .... I've just purchased a replacement expandable garden hose ("Magic Hose") - feel sure you all know which ones I mean. There are some instructions which were in the...
How can I get rid of Houttuynia cordata in my garden? I have only recently identified this plant which is beautiful but extremely invasive and is taking over a border. Any advice appreciated.
My gardener cannot come until next week. What advice can you give me to keep them alive until then? They are outside still in the unopened box in a sheltered corner of my garden now. I was thinking I...
I've bought two seedling heating mats but I'm not sure how to use them. I've planted the seeds, put the seedling trays on the mats and plugged them in. Do I now leave them switched on 24/7 or do I...
Hi there,
I have an azalea bush which has started to bud. What should I do with the old brown bud cases, should I remove them ? These old brown cases seem to be old flower stamen. Ta...
I've only ever sown broad beans in spring before but, having noticed varieties that can be sown in Oct/Nov/Dec, I thought I'd give them a go. Question is - will the plants appear before winter sets...
Hi Greenfingered ABers out there - just getting round to thinking about tidying up our back and front gardens in a few weeks' time. Would be grateful for some advice about pruning the following...
What is the best way to overwinter geraniums?
My neighbour says "Throw them out and start again next year"
I have an (unheated) greenhouse....
Some of my leeks are producing a flower from the centre of the plant. Should I snap them off so the energy goes into growing the leek and not the flower ?. Thanks.
Something/s been paying regular visits to my onion patch and nibbling the green tops.
Anyone any idea what could be doing this ?...
I.'ve noticed some immature fruit drop on a couple of my squash plants.
I'm looking to prevent any more from falling.
Any advice appreciated TIA...
"Plant wild flowers and the colourful bees and butterflies will come", they said. So I did, and they did. But while the bees flock to the flowers the only butterflies I've seen are the plain white...
Can anyone recommend, from experience, a pair of hard-wearing gardening gloves for digging and pruning. Also can anyone recommend a pair of gloves nimble enough for removing small weeds and...
I'm so glad that I grew some sunflowers on my veg plot, they are a Mecca for hover flies, which also feed on the aphids....
Hi green fingered ABers .... I have been recommended to use Maxi Crop to feed my rose trees and bushes. There seem to be quite a few available, and it's a bit confusing. Does anyone know which one I...
What is the best, easiest, cheapest way to mend a hairline crack on a plastic water tub?
After THREE years my Lupins have flowered so what do I do now….allow to set seed and save it or deadhead in the hope the plants will come back next year? I think they are a common variety from a...
This year I've turned over part of my garden to wildflower cultivation for the sake of the bees and butterflies. This afternoon I saw my first bee to take advantage of this provision. Gratifying....
