Hi Adam, I have attempted to grow Crown Imperial Fritillaries in my garden, both in borders and in pots. Despite following all the instructions, in particular ensuring that the bulbs are planted on their side, they hardly ever flower. My soil is sandy, hence is well drained. I have seen the plants in parks etc flowering beauutifully, so where am I going wrong? I live near Salisbury in Wiltshire.
I have a garden arch that is set in the lawn. I have bought a Montana Rubens Clematis would it be possible to grow this in a pot and train over the arch. If so what is the minimum size pot that I should use and would clay or plastic be better.
Hi can you advise please how to connect a down pipe to the end of the gutter of a metal greenhouse. It has a small square gutter very close to the frame.
hi Adam i have had 5 conifers cut down an now thier only stumps ihave left it for 3 seasons an now i would like to put some plants or bushes thier i have small garden an at the bottom it is like awoodland theme going on, an on the right side still conifers for some privacy, can you help me with some ideas. thank you.
I have been trying to discover when to plant out runner bean seeds, with no success. I can see how to stake them, how to plant them, how much space they need, etc., etc. But not when! Is it, for instance, too early now? I haven't done anything yet, other than harvesting seeds from last year's beans. Thanks in advance for your help
I have a largish circular border in the centre of my lawn. I want to put something in the middle fairly tall but that won't put out roots that will disturb the lawn.
I like the idea of a prunus Kiri-Shidare-Zakura. Would this put out roots too far or would it be possible to put it in a tub and then bury the tub - any help would be welcome
Dear Adam, I am somewhat confused about the term "compost" used on Gardener's World. A lady was interviewed in the middle of the last program with the same question (i.e., what kind of compost?) but Carol did not answer the question, and in addition casually mentioned it should be sterile for seed beds! Later, Monty, while preparing some seedlings, referred to a "richer compost". And when Rachel is preparing seed beds, is she using pure compost (mixed with pearlite), or when they say "compost" do they mean garden earth mixed with compost? What do they mean?? (And I am sure the lady I mentioned above would like to know, too)
Could you advice, there is a wall opposite our house along which we have planted daffodils which have successfully blossomed. However, when they die back, the view becomes just weeds. It is dry,stony terrain and is south facing. Are there other flowers we could plant for seasonal interest which would survive the conditions mentioned?
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Hi Adam, I have attempted to grow Crown Imperial Fritillaries in my garden, both in borders and in pots. Despite following all the instructions, in particular ensuring that the bulbs are planted on their side, they hardly ever flower. My soil is sandy, hence is well drained. I have seen the plants in parks etc flowering beauutifully, so where am I going wrong? I live near Salisbury in Wiltshire.
Is there a particular type of rose that grows best in pots and if so, what growing advice can you give?
Jeremy
can you advise please how to connect a down pipe to the end of the gutter of a metal greenhouse. It has a small square gutter very close to the frame.
Many thanks.
Christopher Dennison
I like the idea of a prunus Kiri-Shidare-Zakura. Would this put out roots too far or would it be possible to put it in a tub and then bury the tub - any help would be welcome
I am somewhat confused about the term "compost" used on Gardener's World. A lady was interviewed in the middle of the last program with the same question (i.e., what kind of compost?) but Carol did not answer the question, and in addition casually mentioned it should be sterile for seed beds! Later, Monty, while preparing some seedlings, referred to a "richer compost". And when Rachel is preparing seed beds, is she using pure compost (mixed with pearlite), or when they say "compost" do they mean garden earth mixed with compost? What do they mean?? (And I am sure the lady I mentioned above would like to know, too)
Could you advice, there is a wall opposite our house along which we have planted daffodils which have successfully blossomed. However, when they die back, the view becomes just weeds. It is dry,stony terrain and is south facing. Are there other flowers we could plant for seasonal interest which would survive the conditions mentioned?