Gardeners!

[Milzy]

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Here are a few more of the home grown Dahlias.

I’ll be getting seeds and growing these next year for sure!!

 

[Paulus]

I’ll be getting seeds and growing these next year for sure!!

They are quite easy to grow. Just keep the slugs and snails away.

 

[Lullabelle]

I have taken down the hanging basket and got rid of the last marigolds, all are done for this year. We still have a reasonable show of flowers in the front garden.

 

[Dave 123]

Some Streptocarpus what I grew

 

[pjd57]

They are quite easy to grow. Just keep the slugs and snails away.

Easy and keeping slugs away don't go together in my garden.

I've stopped spending money on food for them.

 

[Dave 123]

Inside the propagator. We currently have Streptocarpus just shooting, pelargonium apple blossom rosebud that I took yesterday, Pelargonium Mabel Grey which get botrytis at the drop of a hat, Salvia hot lips and Salvia amistad

 

[Dave 123]

One more... I’ve still got some lovely purple basil going

 

[Dave 123]

[QUOTE 5394212, member: 9609"]Grass 10 days after sowing, not sure if the sowing was uneven or some of it hasn't grown because it was old and a mix of differant types.
which one is correct density and if the first one is too thin should I add more ?
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Add a bit more. The worst that will happen is you'll feed the birds!

 

[Dave 123]

Here’s a good one. I planted this Asian Pear as a young bare root tree back in the winter. It was doing well until the heat wave. No matter how much water I gave it, it defoliated.
Now after a brief rest it’s decided it’s spring

 

[Dave7]

Ideas wanted for "which flowers" to plant.
Having cleared an area and planted roses I have now cleared a 2nd area for flowers/plants.
The area gets the sun from 12.00.
It measues approx 8' x 2'6"
Soil is good but I have no idea of acidity etc.
Its right opposite the conservatory so We want........
Longest flowering possible (most important).
NOT INVASIVE (made that mistake before)
Plenty of colour
Easy maintenance
I did think Geraniums but read that they like early morning sun rather that afternoon/hot sun.
Any ideas welcolme.

 

[T4tomo]

Buddleia.

Should I prune it now or in the spring.

Just got planted this year so needs prunning to get it into shape, but I neither want to kill it not be accused of harbouring an unkempt bush?
Ta

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Buddleia.

Should I prune it now or in the spring.

Just got planted this year so needs prunning to get it into shape, but I neither want to kill it not be accused of harbouring an unkempt bush?
Ta

Now so you get buds forming for spring. TBH you can’t really go wrong, but neither will buddleia ever be in shape or anything other than unkempt. Looks nice growing out of derelict factory chimney stacks though.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Buddleia.

Should I prune it now or in the spring.

Just got planted this year so needs prunning to get it into shape, but I neither want to kill it not be accused of harbouring an unkempt bush?
Ta

I do mine in the spring, cut them back to between 2 and 3 feet. The amusing thing about my Buddleia is that they were supposed to be a dwarf variety, not supposed to make more than 4 to 5 feet high, they usually make between 6 and 7 feet high during the summer and would be bigger if I didn't prune them regularly.

 

[Dave 123]

If you can kill a Buddleia you’re doing well!

@Dave7 heres a choice shrub for your sheltered sunny trellis

Buddleia crispa. Look that one up!

 

[Jody]

Looks great @User9609 !