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Plants (485)

"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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A man with skills

Just came across this whilst looking for a new product, this chap has some skills, would be good to trim hedges and the like , like this.

Started by Peter Woolnough in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 30, 2013

I'd like to see the invoice please....

Okay, I'm always ultra keen to help my clients but sometimes I have to question why I must do something asked of this business.

This is one of those.

I was asked for a quotation to recommend/design and plant 40sqm split over three borders. The garden w

Started by Eugene Baston in Plants

145 Replies · Reply by Mulberry Feb 1, 2014

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Can I plant shrubs on a council owned verge?

I've seen many (guerilla) gardening projects over the years, where home owners have adopted a small plot of land outside their property, tending and nurturing it for their own, and that of their local community.

There's an article on the Mail website

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

8 Replies · Reply by Brendan McHale Nov 16, 2013

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Tree lopping - or is this butchery?

Here are a couple of photos of a tree that's recently been lopped in my road. As it's in a verge, I assume the council contractors have done it. I'd love to hear what people think of the job and what the prognosis is for the tree.

Started by Helen Gazeley in Plants

26 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Oct 24, 2013

European law could change Britain's gardens forever

New regulations will dramatically cut the range of plants available in our nurseries and garden centres, argues Graham Spencer

The European Commission is planning to add new regulation to the trade in garden plants. This is part of a process to repla

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

6 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Sep 26, 2013

where to get plants and shrubs

one of the few jobs i have at the minute is a tender for 871m2 of general planting on a new build housing estate whats the cheapest place for shrubs and easy low maintenance plants at the minute

Started by igk landscaping and grounds main in Plants

9 Replies · Reply by Matthew Lowe Sep 20, 2013

AshTag - what a great idea

I am sure we all can get involved with this as we all have regular sites we visit and it shouldn't be very hard for us to get involved and help out.

To get the starter pack follow this link - AshTag.Org to find out what its all about.

Or follow this li

Started by Peter Woolnough in Plants

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Further ideas for attractive trees/plants for an unsheltered roof garden...

When positioned on exposed roof gardens(especially penthouses), we've found that many plants either fail, or struggle with the wind, cold and the general British weather conditions they experience throughout the year.

Any advice/experiences on attract

Started by Sam Moon in Plants

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Plant ID

Please help if you can!

Had a very long day and mind has gone blank and I can't identify this plant. It's growing as a tree but I suspect it's a multi-stemmed shrub.

It has never flowered hence the confusion. It's has alternate leaves which are pinnate

Started by MicB in Plants

13 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Sep 13, 2013

Apples

How and where should I store apples that have fallen from the tree before cooking them?

Started by Paul Kelly in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by David Benson Sep 10, 2013

Plums

What is the best way of storing picked plums prior to cooking?

Started by Paul Kelly in Plants

2 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Sep 10, 2013

Identifying fruit

I have a tree with small blue fruit on it. How can I tell whether or not they are sloes or damsons?

Started by Paul Kelly in Plants

3 Replies · Reply by Sarah Russell Sep 17, 2013

RHS Plant Selector - online tool for choosing plants

The RHS Plant Selector is probably one of the most extensive and powerful online tools for choosing plants.

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

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More planting of native trees needed

The Guardian's George Monbiot makes a plea to councils that they should be planting more native trees to help wildlife in our towns and cities.

He writes:

My local park is typical. There are scores of young trees, from all over the world. Yet not one

Started by Landscape Juice in Plants

1 Reply · Reply by David Cox Aug 16, 2013

Large 'Bonsai' Pine

I need 2No Bonsai Pine Sylvestris approx 150-180cm, any suggestions, preferably S.E. see pic.

Started by Colin Hunt in Plants

8 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Aug 3, 2013

Planting in a heatwave

Having worked in nearly 32 degrees most of last week I'm wondering if anyone else feels we should set a limit on the time of year when planting as it seems unprofessional. Is the customer always right? I had advised Autumn or Spring but it didn't wor

Started by Rebecca Lloyd in Plants

1 Reply · Reply by BensBotanics Jul 23, 2013

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Another Bamboo problem

I've been asked to quote to dig this bamboo out. It's about 14' long and planted in a gap about 1' wide between a neighbors garden wall and the patio. There are shoots coming up between the slabs on the patio up to about 12' feet away.

There are also

Started by Darren Walters in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional Jul 21, 2013

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Plants that tolerate hot dry conditions

Last year's wet summer is probably a long way from people's minds right now.

The emphasis, I am sure, is about maintaining and sustaining gardens: this will involve some watering, mulching and in some cases reduction, to keep plants fresh and alive.

Started by Phil Voice in Plants

18 Replies · Reply by Sue/Bayleaf's Traditional Aug 8, 2013

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