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Gardening tips.
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Gramaisc
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I normally just pull up stuff that inhabits the gravel, then the Sun finishes the job, but this thistle has been back a few times, so I thought I might see if I can finish it off properly.
I'm not one for placing a huge amount of credence into the claims on packaging, but the thistle was in perfect health twenty hours ago, before I sprayed it with this stuff.
It will be interesting to see if it is a permanent solution.
I'm not one for placing a huge amount of credence into the claims on packaging, but the thistle was in perfect health twenty hours ago, before I sprayed it with this stuff.
It will be interesting to see if it is a permanent solution.
littleme
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Went to B & Q today to pick up some compost for the new planter (made by MrLittleme), its a large planter so we needed 200lts of compost, all that was left of the one we wanted were ripped bags...
Anyhow after MrLittleme fluttered his eyelashes, we got the 4 remaining bags at 50p each, 200ltrs for £2.00! Bargain. Now I just need some time to get everything planted.
Anyhow after MrLittleme fluttered his eyelashes, we got the 4 remaining bags at 50p each, 200ltrs for £2.00! Bargain. Now I just need some time to get everything planted.
Gramaisc
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I find that they pop up on their own in more than sufficient numbers, have you had a good look around the place?
littleme
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Only one, managed to seed itself into the patio, I've managed to extricate it & pot it on, although it could be doing better, but as hard as I try, I can't get the seed to propagate...
Bob
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I’ve tried 10 packets of 4 different varieties this year, some in pots in the house, some in the greenhouse and some straight in the ground outside.
Absolutely nothing at all
Everything else is thriving though, especially the strawberries but the cheeky squirrel keeps taking chunks out of all the ripe ones!
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Noah
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Just had a thought, you aren't covering the seeds with too much soil are you? Poppy seeds need light to germinate.
littleme
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Maybe, but I've tried all sorts, and just can't get them to germinate, someone once told me the best idea was to sprinkle the seeds in the snow at winter, but that hasn't worked either. I have no problem with Caljfornian Poppys, or red field poppy's, just these big red ones.
No doubt they are like my Aqualigas, out of a whole packet I only managed to germinate 4, those 4 I planted next to the gravel drive, every year the drive ends up covered in new Aqualeiga, but any seeds I try to get to grow refuse!
BobClay
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The worlds worst gardener would appreciate some advice. (Simply put: I mow lawns and that's it.) 
These weeds (or whatever they are) are growing in my garden. A red flower and a white flower (sort of Lancashire v Yorkshire style.)
Does anybody know what they're called ?
These weeds (or whatever they are) are growing in my garden. A red flower and a white flower (sort of Lancashire v Yorkshire style.)
Does anybody know what they're called ?
BobClay
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I Googled the names and would say @Carole is on the ball. 
I'll put this pix in just to give some perspective of the entire plants. Yorkshire to the left of the Ash Tree, Lancashire to the right. There's all kinds of other plants mixed up with them I think, but not my fault God's an even worse gardener than I am.
I'll put this pix in just to give some perspective of the entire plants. Yorkshire to the left of the Ash Tree, Lancashire to the right. There's all kinds of other plants mixed up with them I think, but not my fault God's an even worse gardener than I am.
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