Talking about crocs- the biggest one I saw, was in a zoo in Kuranda near Cairns. It was called Jack the Ripper, because every time they found him a female, he ripped her to bits. He was 12m long. That was a chuffing big croc.
Corks from wine bottles work well too and I use broken plates and dishes too. If you're planting a deep pot with seasonal plants and wantto reduce the amount of compost needed you can use a layer of polystyrene shells or just chunks from packing. Good insulation too in winter.
However, recent research by the RHS seems to show that crocks aren't necessary and you can just put a piece of gauze (or J-cloth) over the holes to stop compost leaking out and then fill directly with compost but then you do need to make sure the pots are standing on feet so that excess water can drain away more easily.
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hi all ,,since answering this question earlier today iv found out wot a Croc really is!! just listen to the news 2nite for a description of a croc and what it does ,,im not kidding just listen to todays news,glad it wasnt me,,, you have 2 watch these Crocs Peter Richardson be very careful how you handle them ((Smily)) i aint gotnon
in case you missed the news ,,yesterday reported a 12 foot long croc in Australia it said kept a kiaker trapped on an island for 2 days stalking him ,every time the chap tried to escape the croc attacked forcing him back to shore apparently he finally escaped now thats crocs for you,(( even spell check cant spell that boats name proper )
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Talking about crocs- the biggest one I saw, was in a zoo in Kuranda near Cairns. It was called Jack the Ripper, because every time they found him a female, he ripped her to bits. He was 12m long. That was a chuffing big croc.
fg...biggest CROC I've seen was in a GC, a couple of inches across, orange and made from clay
This is my family's favourite croc http://www.flickr.com/photos/hectorpatrick/6976436963/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Corks from wine bottles work well too and I use broken plates and dishes too. If you're planting a deep pot with seasonal plants and wantto reduce the amount of compost needed you can use a layer of polystyrene shells or just chunks from packing. Good insulation too in winter.
However, recent research by the RHS seems to show that crocks aren't necessary and you can just put a piece of gauze (or J-cloth) over the holes to stop compost leaking out and then fill directly with compost but then you do need to make sure the pots are standing on feet so that excess water can drain away more easily.
Alan
Thanks to all the Witmeisters amongst you,I put up the target and some certainly went for it.Look forward to posing more intriquing points for you to answer,love the banter,keep it up.
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