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Over the last year I've dug out the whole front garden (with a bit of help with the Ivy hedge) as it was a mass of old messy hedges that had been untended for probably 20 years from this
to this - beech hedge to replace the ivy invested hedge that was destroying the wall
and this, mostly bee friendly perennials plus some roses and peonies plus lavender and a box hedge border which will be cropped quite low come trimming time.
This was a couple of weeks ago and since then I've noticed 3 dahlias that I thought were goners have sprouted
to this - beech hedge to replace the ivy invested hedge that was destroying the wall
and this, mostly bee friendly perennials plus some roses and peonies plus lavender and a box hedge border which will be cropped quite low come trimming time.
This was a couple of weeks ago and since then I've noticed 3 dahlias that I thought were goners have sprouted
Edited by TimmyMallett on Monday 5th June 09:40
Flashman RoseFest getting into full swing now.
Ramblers growing into trees are the most fun, as over the years, these plants I put in a couple of years ago should become huge and do some spectacular stuff.
When I started this thread, none of these were planted, and wouldn't be for a year or so. So good being able to look back.
Ramblers growing into trees are the most fun, as over the years, these plants I put in a couple of years ago should become huge and do some spectacular stuff.
When I started this thread, none of these were planted, and wouldn't be for a year or so. So good being able to look back.
Looking stunning Harry. You've really taken a vision and worked at achieving it.
I've got some excitement brewing - we planted some bulbs three years ago in the front garden, along with loads of others.
However, they have thin long stems, and we planted them right at the front next to the pavement. As the 'flower bulb' develops, unfortunately none have survived to actually flower - we think they've been too tempting to kids to pull off the stem.
This year, there's at least five times as many as previous years, and the local kids have grown out of picking them. They're just hinting at turning into a flower.
Thing is, we can't remember what on earth they are!
Can't remember what these alliums are either, but this is the first proper year they've bloomed. Flower is about 7 or 8 inches across. About the same as the stem is tall!
I've got some excitement brewing - we planted some bulbs three years ago in the front garden, along with loads of others.
However, they have thin long stems, and we planted them right at the front next to the pavement. As the 'flower bulb' develops, unfortunately none have survived to actually flower - we think they've been too tempting to kids to pull off the stem.
This year, there's at least five times as many as previous years, and the local kids have grown out of picking them. They're just hinting at turning into a flower.
Thing is, we can't remember what on earth they are!
Can't remember what these alliums are either, but this is the first proper year they've bloomed. Flower is about 7 or 8 inches across. About the same as the stem is tall!
Looking good Harry.
Our Rambling Rector is in full bloom now. It's short lived but always stunning.
Once it's done the plan is to give it a good hack and we're going to attach trellis panels to the fence - the neighbour out 5ft panels in but their patio is 2ft above ground so they get a good view into our garden and dining room at the moment! Plan is to add 1ft in height and then train the rambler closer to the house and maybe even over the roof of the ground floor extension. We've already started training it the other direction so what you can't see above is that it's now blooming on the other side of that holly bush as well, where I've recently dug a new bed.
Our Rambling Rector is in full bloom now. It's short lived but always stunning.
Once it's done the plan is to give it a good hack and we're going to attach trellis panels to the fence - the neighbour out 5ft panels in but their patio is 2ft above ground so they get a good view into our garden and dining room at the moment! Plan is to add 1ft in height and then train the rambler closer to the house and maybe even over the roof of the ground floor extension. We've already started training it the other direction so what you can't see above is that it's now blooming on the other side of that holly bush as well, where I've recently dug a new bed.
Not too much happening in mine yet, one Lupin has gone nuts, the rest are just flowering or flower heads only now appearing, no idea why, all acquired same time. I have lots of agapanthus around which comes a little later, but should see some colour July. Bit boring compared to some, but just nice to be in the quiet surround of the garden. Slowly taking shape, just chip away a bit more each spring and enjoy for summer, rather than a full on project.
dirty boy said:
Slowly taking shape, just chip away a bit more each spring and enjoy for summer, rather than a full on project.
That's the best way to do it tbh, and what we should have done. We didn't and went crazy on the ripping out phase, which has meant we still have one corner that goes rampant with grasses and weeds every year and it becomes a nightmare keeping on top of it - sinply because we haven't had the time yet to crack on with it.
sma said:
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Can I ask which inline dosing feeder you are using please. Your system looks almost exactly like the one I am trying to implement. Thanks, S 
Any chilli growers?
I've order 3 Apache plants and I've never grown chillies before.
I'm thinking of trying one on the kitchen window sill (South Facing), one outside in full sun and one in the growhouse. The growhouse isn't ideal as it gets less sun than I'd want but it will be warm and sheltered. Conversely, outside will get plenty of sun but no shelter and I'm curious as to how they'll fair.
Will heat or outright sunlight be more important? (obviously you want both in an ideal world...)
I've order 3 Apache plants and I've never grown chillies before.
I'm thinking of trying one on the kitchen window sill (South Facing), one outside in full sun and one in the growhouse. The growhouse isn't ideal as it gets less sun than I'd want but it will be warm and sheltered. Conversely, outside will get plenty of sun but no shelter and I'm curious as to how they'll fair.
Will heat or outright sunlight be more important? (obviously you want both in an ideal world...)
I'm no expert but I'd use bigger pots than would fit on a window sill.
My greenhouse is in part shade but the padrons grow to 4ft two to a 12 inch pot. That isn't necessarily the only way but try a couple of locations and see what works best. Smaller plants won't need such a bit pot and if we have a decent summer the wall will retain a lot of heat.
Here in Kent, too wet to get on the garden through April to May, now a hosepipe ban.
My greenhouse is in part shade but the padrons grow to 4ft two to a 12 inch pot. That isn't necessarily the only way but try a couple of locations and see what works best. Smaller plants won't need such a bit pot and if we have a decent summer the wall will retain a lot of heat.
Here in Kent, too wet to get on the garden through April to May, now a hosepipe ban.
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