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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.

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FREE online Plant Design Workshop - this weekend to 8th July!

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I'm hosting another free online workshop, this time on designing with plants. I know that lots of you enjoyed the last garden design workshop, so this may be of interest to some.

It's on from now until Mond

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Horticultural Business Development Manager

We are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. If you are interested in this role or know anybody that is looking for a job in management and horticulture please feel free to get in con

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Wombats hit by killer plants

While Australia's northern hairy-nosed wombat may be one of the world's most endangered mammals, its southern cousin has, by comparison, thrived. But now a food shortage – and an invasion of toxic plants – has killed thousands of southern wombats, pr

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What's the oldest plant you've planted still thriving?

I recently asked on the Landscape Juice blog 'What's the oldest plant you've planted still thriving?'

So far I haven't had any responses. Maybe you missed the post or you are just not as old as me;-0))

What legacy have you left for future generations

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T & S Plants AKA South West Landscape Centre

Just got back from a 200 mile round trip to pick up plants from Steve and Tina at the South West Landscape Centre.

Okay you might think I am mad doing a 200 mile trip but I did stop off on the way back to a few other places that I don't often get the

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Poorly Tree Fern

Hi 

I have two 6ft Dicksonia Antartica in my garden approx 4ft apart in 500x500x500mm stainless steel pots.

One is and has been producing healthy sized fronds whilst the other has been growing very small fronds and has been doing so for 3 years now....

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Wholesale suppliers in Hampshire

I'm looking for wholesale suppliers of architectural plants in the Hampshire area. I will be selling at markets, so whilst I will offer some larger specimens, will mostly need smaller pot sizes which can be carried away easily. I've found a couple of

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Thank you LJN

Today, thanks to LJN we received a very nice 1st order from a fellow LJN Member.

This is not the first time that this has happened, indeed, LJN Members are now begining to form a significant part of our customer base.

We would like to thank all those L

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Bedding plant suppliers local to Surrey

 

My normal bedding plant supplier (a small local nursery), is no more.

 

Does anyone have the details of a bedding plant supplier, local to me, that will let me come and collect, or will deliver to my home,

 

I need an order that's probably going to be a

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Sourcing large Fatsias

Does anybody know where I might be able to source 2 large (6ft if poss) Fatsia japonicas. Clients property is in Warwick so I guess anybody within 50 miles who might deliver in our direction....

All best,

Dave

www.the-gardenmakers.co.uk

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Established indoor climbers

I am looking for very tall indoor climbers that are flowering and well established. Can't find any suppliers with suitable stock at this time of year. Will almost certainly have to be a specimen  plant.  Suggestions re suppliers would be much appreci

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Plant Liberation - do you ?

When your doing a garden / flower bed clearance do you ever rescue and keep plants that are destined for the dump ?

 

I do, (with the customers permission of course) if it's a plant that's easily transplantable and it's not going to slow the job up.

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Climber that will have foliage all year round

I've been asked to supply a climbing plant that will be planted growing up a trellis to hide an area that is behind the trellis.

 

The plant needs to ideally have foliage on it all year round and also would be nice if it flowers too.

 

It would also be g

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Defra "Peat to go by 2030"

 

The latest DEFRA proposals for phasing out peat use by 2030.

 

2015   Phase out use by Government, local Authotities, and public sector

 

2020  Phase out use by Amateur Gardeners, to include multi-purpose compost and Grow-bags.

 

2030  Phase out use by Gr

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At Abbotsbury subtropical gardens today

Always on "the list" of gardens to do, but as it only 20 mins from home, no excuse now.

 

So on a beautiful Autumn day we set off on what is a very nice drive, off the A35 at Winterbourne Abbas, then through some very beautiful countryside, with the se

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Quick plant test - 10 plants for dry shade

No reference books, off the top of your head.

 

No prizes, but everyone on LJ will envy your knowledge.

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What is the difference between Amenity Plants and Garden Centre Plants

I my mind, I have never supplied Amenity grade plants, only first quality plants, on a first come first served basis.I really resent the Amenity Plant tag or "roundabout plants" as we call them are dead, they are and ex-plant! Lonicera nitida, Cotone

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FREE Deutzia plants 150/175cm

No, it's not a new campaign that I am starting!!!Having taken over an existing Nursery, we have "inherited" around 20 specimen Deutzia plants in the ground. Most are labelled, and there is 1 of each variety. The previous owner planted them for stock

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What is your favourite flower or plant ?

i love dahlia's.

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