I usually feed mine with tomato food but I used some slow release stuff this year for the white ones I have in pots and I don't think that's been so good. I gave them a liquid feed two weeks ago and they've improved enormously. Will stick to that from now on. If it ain't broke...
Thannk you David. That sweet pea is Cathy. I wasn't going to use it again as it's a bit muddy coloured close up, but the scent is tremendous and they're very vigorous so, on balance, they're worth having. The clematis is a tiny one I inherited and was very uninspiring last year. I stuck it out there, where it's a completely different colour - lovely reddish purple - so now I might move it back in...
David - that could be the title of your autobiography - Cat in the Colchicums
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Have been very pleased with my raised bed in its first year, everything is starting to die off now. Going to move a few things around that didn't do to well and plant a few bulbs around it for next spring. Pictures taken 10 mins ago, Dahlia's not long out and foxglove only just flowered. Not sure of the names of the rest and what to do with them now they are dying off.
I got them in lengths and cut them with a chainsaw 3'. marked out my curve with hose pipe then dug a trench, bit of sharp sand in the bottom and dropped them in levelling each one as I went, once all level I packed in some dry sand and cement and watered in. So far so good.
Star of the garden was my lawn this year was obsessed with getting in right. everyone commented on it and thought it was artificial ,not sure if that was a good thing. only downside is we rescued a female King charles cavalier last month and have lots of urine burn marks on it now but she's a lovely little dog so I'll forgive her.
Wow coys, sounds like hard work but does look brilliant As for your new little dog I'm sure you will forgive her of anything , think you can get herbal stuff for dogs so wee doesn't burn the grass but don't know how good or bad that is for dogs so please don't quote me x
Looking great coys. You've worked very hard to get that looking so smart. Sleepers are lovely and uniform.
Tailor your winter stuff to tie in with the rest. I'm guessing you like a more cottagey, informal look. Some early bulbs will be nice for end of winter colour and Pasqueflowers are beautiful for early spring. I've got drumstick and native primulas in slightly shadier spots - they'd go well where you have your foxgloves. They flower quite early and are almost evergreen in a milder winter. You could also add a few structural plants to go with your lavenders, like Hebes.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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I usually feed mine with tomato food but I used some slow release stuff this year for the white ones I have in pots and I don't think that's been so good. I gave them a liquid feed two weeks ago and they've improved enormously. Will stick to that from now on. If it ain't broke...
Thannk you David. That sweet pea is Cathy. I wasn't going to use it again as it's a bit muddy coloured close up, but the scent is tremendous and they're very vigorous so, on balance, they're worth having. The clematis is a tiny one I inherited and was very uninspiring last year. I stuck it out there, where it's a completely different colour - lovely reddish purple - so now I might move it back in...
David - that could be the title of your autobiography - Cat in the Colchicums
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Have been very pleased with my raised bed in its first year, everything is starting to die off now. Going to move a few things around that didn't do to well and plant a few bulbs around it for next spring. Pictures taken 10 mins ago, Dahlia's not long out and foxglove only just flowered. Not sure of the names of the rest and what to do with them now they are dying off.
Oh cosy, love your new border
Really like the sleepers edge, was it hard to get the sleepers cut?
Think I have hellebore niger in there verdun. Will be getting some more winter plants for sure.
The row of lavender are in there first year so am expecting them to get a lot bigger next year so will need some taller plants behind them.
I got them in lengths and cut them with a chainsaw 3'. marked out my curve with hose pipe then dug a trench, bit of sharp sand in the bottom and dropped them in levelling each one as I went, once all level I packed in some dry sand and cement and watered in. So far so good.
Star of the garden was my lawn this year was obsessed with getting in right. everyone commented on it and thought it was artificial ,not sure if that was a good thing. only downside is we rescued a female King charles cavalier last month and have lots of urine burn marks on it now but she's a lovely little dog so I'll forgive her.
Wow coys, sounds like hard work but does look brilliant
As for your new little dog I'm sure you will forgive her of anything , think you can get herbal stuff for dogs so wee doesn't burn the grass but don't know how good or bad that is for dogs so please don't quote me x
Looking great coys. You've worked very hard to get that looking so smart. Sleepers are lovely and uniform.
Tailor your winter stuff to tie in with the rest. I'm guessing you like a more cottagey, informal look. Some early bulbs will be nice for end of winter colour and Pasqueflowers are beautiful for early spring. I've got drumstick and native primulas in slightly shadier spots - they'd go well where you have your foxgloves. They flower quite early and are almost evergreen in a milder winter. You could also add a few structural plants to go with your lavenders, like Hebes.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for the suggestions ,Not sure where to fit it all, just been to lidl and got some nice tulips and alliums so will dot a few around.