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what to do with unwanted plants

frustrated_gardenerfrustrated_gardener Posts: 32
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I have 2 photinia in my back garden I planted a couple of years ago when i had nothing else to cover my new fence. Now my honeysuckly and clematis are taking off i dont want the photinia anymore but dont know what to do with them. They are in excellent condition and very healthy so would be a sin to waste them and let them die...any ideas?

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  • sotongeoffsotongeoff Posts: 9,802

    If you have a freecycle group in you area offer them on there-collector can dig them up?

  • kate1123kate1123 Posts: 2,815

    In some areas leaving them on the pavement would find them a good home quickly, otherwise I would speak to a local charity who would put them in their next auction/plant sale.

  • Pennine PetalPennine Petal Posts: 1,540
    I organise plant swaps in work sometimes! Usually spring time, but would be good in autumn too.
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  • gardengirl6gardengirl6 Posts: 223

    My local Oxfam shop often has plants for sale - why not ask your local charity shops if they want them?

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  • jatnikapyarjatnikapyar Posts: 419

    Thank God other gardeners have my problem too! I can't even PAY people to take them.

  • abbottmorrisabbottmorris Posts: 1

    Unwanted plants are also a big problem for me. Because before two months my lawn is full of unwanted plants. That time i have just hire a specialish person to get rid from this problem...

    Japanese Knotweed Specialist

  • sotongeoffsotongeoff Posts: 9,802
    abbottmorris wrote (see)

    Unwanted plants are also a big problem for me. Because before two months my lawn is full of unwanted plants. That time i have just hire a specialish person to get rid from this problem...

    Japanese Knotweed Specialist

    And you have no connection with this company I take itimage?

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