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any organic grass control?
Hi All, In my little garden, after the compost and all, the local grasses have found nirvana. I am getting tired of picking their spouts out and am loosing the battle. Is there an organic method for...
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Four Winds dwarf kaffir lime tree
I bought this 1 yr old. Xferd to larger pot (10"dia x 10"dp). I'm at 8K ft in CO with plant in a south facing bay window. It gets 5-8 hrs of sun, at least 4-5 direct. Going strong. Even has a single...
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Carrots - only "winter vegs"?
Getting such good results with Asian carrot ""Kuroda" that I would like to replant. But not waste time/space. Is there a "rule" that says one can't plant this "winter veg" now? I can see not planting...
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I need a gardener!
I want to employ a gardener for our house garden in Liverpool. It's too big for me to look after. Does anyone have any suggestions in how best to go about advertising for one and how to tell how good...
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Plumeria Plants In Fairbanks - Alaska
Hi Everybody, I would like to share with you 2 pictures that were emailed to me on June 2, 2012 from Ms. Patterson of Fairbanks, Alaska. The first picture shows one of her plumeria plants, which she...
 
Garlic too small
I usually plant cloves of garlic between roses to discourage pests; seems to work pretty well. However, when the foliage dries out and droops and I dig up the garlic, it's never a full head with...
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Where to buy my polytunnels from?
Has anyone bought a polytunnel from this company? I'm loonking to buy a 10ft-18ft polytunnel for my allotment but other than Hortistructures all of the other websites look really cheap. 'Polytunnels -...
 
buxus (box)
Hello everyone, my question is when is the best time to shape or prune my bushes i have grown from cuttings some people say now some say autumn. MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE
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Wiring circuit for starter interlock switches on flail mower
Hi and apologies if this is not an appropriate post for this NG. A friend has an ancient flail mower without any functioning interlocks. This means that it can be started in gear with the clutch...
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Supporting tomatoes
Thought I'd share this hilarious article from the Washington Post about different ways to support tomatoes -- or not. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle?hpid=z13HB
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anyone herd of the nettle plant fertiliser?
i have been speaking to my friend and they said they used a nettle fertilise but they can remember what the recipe is. anyone know ???
 
Is this a poppy?
In the autumn of 2010 I planted different types poppy seed that I'd forgotten to plant earlier in the year. They didn't flower last year, I imagine because I'd sewn them too late. All of my seedlings...
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What shall I plant?
Hi all, I've just moved into my first house and har a east facing garden. On The left of it I've built a raised bed, but having never owned a garden before I'm unsure what to plant in my south facing...
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unknown plant... HELP!!
i am new to this forum and to gardening my father really enjoys it but has found a plant in my cousins garden that he doesnt know what the name is... I was wondering if any one could help in naming...
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i have dug a trench for bedding plants/herbs
i want to have a herb garden and some flowers for putting nutrincal goods in the soil i have dug a trench which 1 foot deep and the width is 1 foot. will this be good enough?
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