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Plants (483)

Primroses in Lawns

Has anybody else noticed the strange habit Primroses have of seemingly "jumping" out of their beds and into any surrounding areas of lawn?

Any idea why they migrate like this?

Started by Henry Ward in Plants

6 Replies · Reply by Henry Ward May 30, 2014

Plants for under pleached lime trees?

does anyone know of a good perennial like agapanthus but is good under the shade of pleached limes?

Started by William Stanley in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Nicholas Boyes May 25, 2014

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Borage is a wonderful annual plant/herb that grows really quickly and has beautiful blue flowers which attract pollinators in their masses. It is also a popular host for lacewings which are an important predator in the garden. Along with comfrey, net

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Plants

12 Replies · Reply by Catherine Miller May 26, 2014

Trachycarpus fortunei going free (for someone brave enough to dig it out & transport)

A client of mine needs to get rid of this lovely Trachycarpus, its very healthy, trunk measuring about 6 feet tall.

It would need to be dug out and carried up a steep slope, through a conservatory..

For anyone brave enough, please contact me

Regards,

Fra

Started by Franne Ravensbergen in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Franne Ravensbergen May 10, 2014

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Defensive plants, shrubs and trees (shrub fences)

While researching for a specific business park requirement, I came across the following website :

Defensive plants, shrubs and trees

Very useful cross reference detailing what I/we call "FO" Shrubs ;-)

One to bookmark...

Started by Gary RK in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt May 9, 2014

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UK trade plant nursery supplier (map)

We want to add a UK plant nursery map to LJN's growing list of member and visitor resources.

Please add details as a comment below.

Nursery name
Address
Details (of plants sold)
Telephone
Email
Website

Visit the Landscape Juice Trade Nursery Sup

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

61 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 9, 2016

Cherry Blossom Tree - Identification

Hi Guys,

Needing some help identifying this Cherry Blossom Tree.
I think its 'Japanese Cherry' prunus 'Kanzan' flowers?
But not 100%.

Leafs are turning brown.
The flower is really pale pink.

Started by Ashley Meredith in Plants

2 Replies · Reply by Ashley Meredith May 1, 2014

Help me identify this please!

I have just seen this plant on my families nursery, and we're terrified to even touch it! We've never seen anything like it before and cant seem to find it anywhere in books or on the internet! Help would be much appreciated. It was found in Norfolk,

Started by Tom Beevor in Plants

18 Replies · Reply by Lynda Allaway Apr 20, 2014

This will make your work day more interesting !

Have a look at this vid . Quite an eye opener.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrG-42uCDj4#t=26

Started by Julius Bell in Plants

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Stevia Rebaudiana - a natural sugar substitute

"Stevia may sound like it's made in a laboratory, but it is in fact a plant that anyone can grow at home. Yet strict EU rules mean that it can't be grown for domestic human consumption in the UK – even though gardeners in the US can do so – and can o

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

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Growing Davidia involucrata on alkaline soil - can anyone offer advice?

I wonder if anyone has experience growing Davidia involucrata (Hankerchief Tree)?

My soil is extremely alkaline and I thought Davidia would grow well on it.

However I went to a nursery this afternoon and spoke to the owner who tried (and succeeded) t

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

13 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 9, 2014

HELP HELP HELP!!! I need those trees. Anyone can help me?

Quercus ilex (Evergreen Holm Oak)
Prunus lusitanica, feathered tree
Anyone can help me where I can found those trees for y client? I need them tall round 2 meters each.
Thank you.

Started by Ted Kerbedis in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Ted Kerbedis Jan 28, 2014

Help save the Kenwood Copper Beech trees

Via: http://www.protectourponds.org.uk/Beech1.html

English Heritage has plans to fell these three magnificent Copper Beech trees.

The reason given is to restore an alleged historic"Gentleman's" view. We think that preserving the splendour of these th

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

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Daphne Eternal Fragrance

Does anyone know where I can buy Daphne Eternal Fragrance in a pot bigger than 1 Litre?

Started by William Stanley in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by BensBotanics Jan 14, 2014

Plant identification course

I can remember a post which one of the members on here was offering a informal course on plant id can anyone remember who it was ? I wonder if they are still doing them ? Thought it was t&s plants any help would be appreciated I think it was a plant

Started by chris in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Jan 9, 2014

Rent a christmas tree for £99!!!!

Just came across this article on the daily mail website about a company in England that rents out Christmas trees for the month of December then looks after them until next year...and they charge £99! What do you think about this? seems a bit pricey

Started by Chris Auld in Plants

5 Replies · Reply by Pristine Gardens Dec 17, 2013

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How important are potted plants in the office workspace? Would you spend £28K a year?

If you worked in an office, would you consider investing in pot plants?

It's said that indoor plants can improve wellbeing - just as outdoor plants do - but would you cosider them to be an essential expenditure?

The Welsh government have spent over £

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

1 Reply · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Dec 9, 2013

Percentage mark up on plants

What percentage markup is acceptable to be added to plants, for a job

Started by William Stanley in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 3, 2013

"Instant" hedges

A client has requested an instant beech hedge for privacy. Never planted one before - always used 2 yr old transplants. What do you think of them, any tips? Been looking at using Ready Hedge Ltd - anyone have any experience of them.

thanks,
Doug.

Started by Doug in Plants

5 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Dec 2, 2013

Nasa to grow plants on the moon

Plant growth will be an important part of space exploration in the future as NASA plans for long-duration missions to the moon. NASA scientists anticipate that astronauts may be able to grow plants on the moon, and the plants could be used to supplem

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

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