@clematisdorset The Sarcococca was from the GC, part of a very large chain and local to me.. Yes annoying regarding the hellebore having purchased in the autumn. Perhaps if I had given it more thought I might have realised it was highly unlikely to be a yellow. Perhaps I will return both for their thoughts.
Not sure if I will remove mesh if I do decide to keep it. It does look like it had a fight to escape as the central area of the root still in the tea bag is hard. I don't know but I wonder if the roots were going round and round at the start of it 's growth.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
I hope it does well. Did you soak the mesh in warm water? I have never found mesh that biodegrades quickly! Maybe it is a new, more sustainable type of mesh?
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@clematisdorset The root ball was wet, a gentle pull and it was removed. I do think I got it all and that at least half had broken down. You may be right that a different type of mesh was used, it felt like thin paper.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
I have recently recieved and planted a hundred Galanthus nivalis in the border at the bottom of my garden. Thankyou to those forum members who suggested Eurobulbs I am very please. Just a recap it is North facing shaded by a fence and a house is being built behind although there is a drive before the new property starts. I am not entirely sure the planting is right regarding aspect. I could have waited before planting it but with a small garden I could see a situation where I had to continue digging up plants and moving them yet again, time to get organised.
About 500 litres of composted manure has now been mixed in to the soil. Luckily I managed to do the planting before the rain returned. The garden remains very wet and I still have concerns regarding drainage.
There are still spaces to fill but I have put together the 'bones' of the planting scheme. Hope to post a photo and plant list when the mist lifts.
Just to add I have some Ophiopogon plants in 'teabag mesh' unfortunately I have purchased from various sources so not sure where they are from exactly. They seem absolutely fine the roots have come through and are strong and healthy. A friend has also given me some so hopefully enough for my future plans.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
@GardenerSuze Just to say that my Ophiopogon started 'running' in between my nearby bearded irises and in the end I dug it all out so you may find in a year to two you've got more than enough for your needs!
Hi @GardenerSuze .... if I get "teabag" plants I score through each side with a sharp Knife or razorblade. This gives the roots a way out on both sides, and doesn't seem to harm the plants if you are careful.
Bee x
Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
I had hoped to post a photo today but too wet to walk on the grass. Some of the plants are small and I am not too sure a photo will give a good idea of progress. I want to put together a list of all the plants I have used too. Hope to be back on this soon.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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Yes annoying regarding the hellebore having purchased in the autumn. Perhaps if I had given it more thought I might have realised it was highly unlikely to be a yellow.
Perhaps I will return both for their thoughts.
Not sure if I will remove mesh if I do decide to keep it. It does look like it had a fight to escape as the central area of the root still in the tea bag is hard. I don't know but I wonder if the roots were going round and round at the start of it 's growth.
Just a recap it is North facing shaded by a fence and a house is being built behind although there is a drive before the new property starts. I am not entirely sure the planting is right regarding aspect. I could have waited before planting it but with a small garden I could see a situation where I had to continue digging up plants and moving them yet again, time to get organised.
About 500 litres of composted manure has now been mixed in to the soil. Luckily I managed to do the planting before the rain returned. The garden remains very wet and I still have concerns regarding drainage.
There are still spaces to fill but I have put together the 'bones' of the planting scheme.
Hope to post a photo and plant list when the mist lifts.
Just to add I have some Ophiopogon plants in 'teabag mesh' unfortunately I have purchased from various sources so not sure where they are from exactly. They seem absolutely fine the roots have come through and are strong and healthy.
A friend has also given me some so hopefully enough for my future plans.
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
@Bee witched Thankyou why didn't I think of that!
I had hoped to post a photo today but too wet to walk on the grass. Some of the plants are small and I am not too sure a photo will give a good idea of progress.
I want to put together a list of all the plants I have used too. Hope to be back on this soon.