I had a google too Kitty - I found several pics - they look like interesting attractive trees for large plots, but I've not noticed many/any even in the south of England. I suspect suspicions may be well founded.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Sorry.... Nowhere did it state this was a UK based forum, it says Gardeners World? Maybe a profile issue for me, I did this in a hast and out of desperation to find a solution. I am in the US, North Florida which is called "the South" over here. I think I found a solution, since I do not plant seeds annually for my ornamental plants (perennials, bulbs, shrubs) it was suggested to use a low dose pre-emergent herbicide that will prevent the acorns from rooting themselves but not harm roots of tree or other plants. Balan was one name suggestion, Dacthal the other. A rake is not an option due to mulch, I would just rake all of mulch up as well. The acorns are much smaller than a normal oak so when I say millions, I'm really not exaggerating! They cover the ground in a solid coating and are even extremely hard to rake out of the grass in my lawn. Someone suggested I pot them and sell them which made me laugh as I hate dealing with the issue each spring. They are literally a nightmare for any gardener!
Trying to control the seedlings does sound like being a major problem. The chemicals you can use in the USA, along with the names, are probably different to what we can use in the UK.
Although the site is UK based, we are seeing more people from the US coming on, and personally I see no problem with that. It does help though if we know the area you are in as it helps others in the US provide information.
I'm with KT and nut, I like to see others from around the world sharing their gardens and knowlege with us. Welcome to the forum snicks .
The name "Gardeners World" comes from a long running TV show here in the UK. This forum is part of the website of the associated magazine .
It would have been nice if a location indicator (beside the name) had been included in the forum revamp last year. I find that lots of people don't bother to add any info in their bio, accessed by clicking the avatar pic. It would be helpful when giving advice.
Being an absolute beginner at this forgive my ignorance and lack of technical knowledge.
Now that my disability prevents me from "proper gardening" I find myself in charge of very many full containers situated on a raised slated area in our garden.
When they finish flowering they are removed to a sheltered area behind my shed.
My query is how to maintain these as healthy plants for next year. Should full containers of daffodils snowdrops muscari tulips etc be fed and WHEN??
Other plants such as my lovely hellebores have been removed from my big garden (which l can't manage) and put into pots and are flourishing.
I hope that someone out there can help this novice to container gardening.
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I had a google too Kitty - I found several pics - they look like interesting attractive trees for large plots, but I've not noticed many/any even in the south of England. I suspect suspicions may be well founded.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Wonder if the post is by Stevie Nicks??
You'd think she'd have better things to do AuntyRach
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry.... Nowhere did it state this was a UK based forum, it says Gardeners World? Maybe a profile issue for me, I did this in a hast and out of desperation to find a solution. I am in the US, North Florida which is called "the South" over here. I think I found a solution, since I do not plant seeds annually for my ornamental plants (perennials, bulbs, shrubs) it was suggested to use a low dose pre-emergent herbicide that will prevent the acorns from rooting themselves but not harm roots of tree or other plants. Balan was one name suggestion, Dacthal the other. A rake is not an option due to mulch, I would just rake all of mulch up as well. The acorns are much smaller than a normal oak so when I say millions, I'm really not exaggerating! They cover the ground in a solid coating and are even extremely hard to rake out of the grass in my lawn. Someone suggested I pot them and sell them which made me laugh as I hate dealing with the issue each spring. They are literally a nightmare for any gardener!
And no, not Stevie, she's a distant cousin though
Trying to control the seedlings does sound like being a major problem. The chemicals you can use in the USA, along with the names, are probably different to what we can use in the UK.
Although the site is UK based, we are seeing more people from the US coming on, and personally I see no problem with that. It does help though if we know the area you are in as it helps others in the US provide information.
I enjoy learning about gardening in other areas.
I'll discuss plants and gardens with anyone from anywhere
In the sticks near Peterborough
I'm with KT and nut, I like to see others from around the world sharing their gardens and knowlege with us. Welcome to the forum snicks
.
The name "Gardeners World" comes from a long running TV show here in the UK. This forum is part of the website of the associated magazine
.
It would have been nice if a location indicator (beside the name) had been included in the forum revamp last year. I find that lots of people don't bother to add any info in their bio, accessed by clicking the avatar pic. It would be helpful when giving advice.
Hello.
Being an absolute beginner at this forgive my ignorance and lack of technical knowledge.
Now that my disability prevents me from "proper gardening" I find myself in charge of very many full containers situated on a raised slated area in our garden.
When they finish flowering they are removed to a sheltered area behind my shed.
My query is how to maintain these as healthy plants for next year. Should full containers of daffodils snowdrops muscari tulips etc be fed and WHEN??
Other plants such as my lovely hellebores have been removed from my big garden (which l can't manage) and put into pots and are flourishing.
I hope that someone out there can help this novice to container gardening.
Thanks in anticipation.
Rosie
Last edited: 02 March 2017 09:25:40
Hi Rosemary,
I'd start a new thread with your query. You're more likely to get relevant answers to your question that way.
Go to the top of the page and you'll see " start a new thread" in a purple box.