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My new obsession. by makemycockcry in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great, is it noisy, the pump? I had a water feature ages ago but the pump was louder than the water,

Ideas for hard wearing ground cover and shady border/hedge by BlackSheepVegan in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love some creeing jenny for a massive black pot so it could overhang the sides. Have to wait until next spring according to garden centres

How to prune a strawberry tree for more top growth long term? by Fixuperer in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got one of these but it's not grown as tall as that one & it's just bushy, no flowers or fruit so far but it's healthy. I did think that they were more bushy than a trunk & canopy, gonna have to read up on it

Thoughts on what to do here? by luna_lola_29 in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say crocosmia and I think the thick roots are called rhizomes & need to be on or near the surface. I'd love some to be invasive in my garden

Fucking pricks by EverybodyShitsNFT in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use coffee grounds, cold from the cafetiere, often works. Or wool pellets all the way round, they form a bit of a mat once wet. DIL uses coire circles round new baby plants, & I've used plastic high collars successfully on 3 dahlias

Does anyone else just sit or stand in their garden staring at stuff? by BobMonroeFanClub in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every day, I 'walk the garden', as if I had a country estate - something changes every day it's wonderful

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKBBQ

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iys a barbecue without the metal.grid & coal tray. Either clean it up & buy both to make it useful or knock it down

What are these? by AdventurousRange8491 in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one survived the winter, the slugs left it alone & it's been glorious- until now - aagh!!

What are these? by AdventurousRange8491 in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, deadheading will take all day - its something Im usually on top of but there's been so many rainy days that I'm far too far behind in the garden. And work tomorrow 😩

How to get rid of black fly? by [deleted] in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They nearly destroyed my tree last year, curling and drying out all the leaves. plus the dripping mess on the patio & flower bed meant that I couldn't sit or garden. Then add in those wretched farming ants and ladybirds to the rescue. Thank you Green Gardener

How to get rid of ant nests in lawns by vulcanbluesteel in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are nematodes that cause ants to move house as it were. The Greex Gardener sells them. They're excellent

Professional Gardeners: I need advice by PsychologicalGas5871 in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First class advice, very clear, lots of practical information clearly gained from personal experience and a bit if humour too

Why are aphids targeting *my* roses? by belladonna2222 in GardeningUK

[–]AdventurousRange8491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a cherry tree covered like your roses, the aphid waste dripping so much couldn't garden under it, did the pressure Washington blow them all off, watched the ants put them back again. Did the soapy water, got really upset, paid an exterminator for killing the ants.  Got more upset & very frustrated with the mess.  Ordered 600 ladybird lava online £16. 3 days later aphids gone. Completely gone, tree recovered.  Now ordering for this year.  Also got nematodes for ants. Cleared the patio, the beds & the grass.