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Has Your Buddleia Got Any Flowers Yet?

mine is just getting taller and taller this year but there is no sign of any flower buds at all

Cherry Fruit Tree

Although I have a bit of gardening experience under my belt- I know virtually nothing about fruit trees. The tree in question is just in its second season. The end tips of all branches are exuding...

Ann

I have a variegated Yucca in a huge pot on our patio. It is 20 years old but it has only tried to flower once - at the wrong time of year - in late November (silly plant, you can guess what happened -...

midagetrolop

Dwarf Cherry

When do I prune my new dwarf cherry? It has grown substantially since I bought it. Thanks in anticipation.

starone

Climbing Rose

I want to plant a climbing rose to climb up a small metal archway, over the top and down the other side, or even two, one each side would be fine. I would like it to be scented and if possible to have...

jamesnan

Amalanchier Tree

I have had this tree in my garden for about 20 years now, but this year it is looking extremely sorry for itself, there are hardly any leaves on it, had no blossom when it should have had and just...

Mags22

Ladybirds

Has anyone else noticed there aren't any ladybirds around this year? LKive in Suffolk, and last year had loads on plants.

whistonian

Bark Mulch

Does bark mulch need a weed suppressor under it or is it good enough without.

beeseejay

Empty Spaces

I've just been around the garden pulling out heaps of dead poppies. Don't know how they got there but they have been lovely. However now that they are done I have lots of spaces to fill - but with...

derrynoose

Dying Hawthorn Hedge

A friend has a problem wih part of a mature hawthorn hedge whereby some of the branches have a coating of white dust, the leaves are quite small, and some of the wood appears to have no sap.He knew...

megfitz

Wisteria Death ?

One of my Wisterias, About 15 years old, grown on a Pergola (North facing but protected by next-doors Leylandii hedge) leafed as usual, the flowers weren't as plentiful as last year but healthy...

bond

Recycling Shower Water

Can soapy shower water be used to water garden plants, flowers, grass or growing vegetables and fruit ? if so how easy/cheap/expensive is it to syphon off this drained water and how do we do it? We...

ironorchid

Garden Climber

I have a vigorous climbing plant in my garden. It was bought in the supermarket and the label said it was a Jasmine. It has tiny red flowers that look more like buds and it flowers late spring/early...

Ann

Viburnum Bug

My huge Virburnum Tinus shrub is absolutely shredded with a bug of some sort (have never seen an insect on it though) It also gives off a horrible smell and its so embarrassing as it's situated at the...

ruthandsam

Pond Liner

What's the best type of pond liner to use? We have dug the hole so I don't think a preformed one would be suitable but I don't want to spend too much money on it. I would need enough to cover approx...

zingara

Ground Elder Soup

Hi, I have a cluster of ground elder in the garden, rather than waste it I would like to make a soup with the leaves. I have read that once it has flowered, eating it should be avoided as it has a...

Aquagility

Is Valerian A Weed?

I have masses of red valerian in my garden. Should I encourage it? Or grub it out?

Sammy48

What Plant Is This

[IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/2mziebl.jpg[/I Anybody know what this pink plant is called. TIA...

carrust

Strawberries.

Are there any strawbs specifically bred for growing in poly-tunnels? At the moment I've got Cambridge favourite, which taste very good, however, the yield under cover isn't as prolific as the ones I...

Stargazer

Sorry About This. Mower Cord Is Stickinh.

I used mower yesterday. Nothing wrong with mower. Today I accidentally let the cord whip back from its clip on the side of the handle. It shot back in (as it has done many time before) and now it will...

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