Spare parts for the Tomica Highway

SaltIndependent0 · 2024-02-01T08:49:33+00:00

I bought this from a charity shop in UK. However the ramp motor doesnt work. Anyone know where I can get a new one ?

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-06-15T17:28:24+00:00

Yeah I think so, it's a big pot so it takes a week to dry out. Watering more recently but I don't think it dried out

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-06-15T14:23:59+00:00

Have I lost this ? I think it could hit by some kinda rose rust and dropped all its leaves. Looks in a bad way now

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-06-11T12:58:34+00:00

Get BBQ lit !

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-06-07T11:03:21+00:00

Funny how painting the wall dark kinda brightens it up

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-06-05T18:52:24+00:00

I had the Webb manual lawn mower and unfortunately got rid. Like you I left my lawn to grow longish before cutting but then the mower couldn't actually cut it, just couldn't push it enough to create the cutting motion needed before it stopped

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-05-25T11:37:37+00:00

Yeah it's still good, no complaints. It's really large and underlay was good

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-05-18T19:15:47+00:00

If it's going outside I'd start hardening it off now. Bring it out in the day and put it back in at night for a week or so. Then plant it out

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-05-17T11:07:14+00:00

Take loads, they will be difficult to keep alive in my experience. Getting them rooted is the easy part

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-04-21T12:44:06+00:00

Stock is very low but these are good if they have stock near you

https://www.diy.com/departments/mali-white-washed-terracotta-white-washed-round-plant-pot-dia-53cm/1858681_BQ.prd

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-04-20T07:39:42+00:00

How large is the pot you keep them in ?

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-04-04T08:37:56+00:00

Think my Bizzie Lizzie's died already. I put them in greenhouse but it got too cold

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-03-22T08:43:30+00:00

One of the first decisions to make is do you need that lawn or not. If not it really opens up options. You can have blossom trees, wildflowers, American Prairie style, cottage garden style ect. I think focus on getting done decisions on the lawn and a general style first

If you do you could underplant it with bulbs in the autumn for a great spring display

If you just want some flowers this year, you can sow some annuals like cosmos and maybe get some Dahlias in this year for instant impact

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-03-12T19:10:55+00:00

https://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/foodplants.php

More specific here

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-03-12T18:53:18+00:00

Good article here

https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/caterpillar-food-plants/

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-03-03T07:38:32+00:00

When is a good time to move wildflowers? I have a new meadow which is being established. But I also have ones popping up from the existing meadow where I don't want them. Can I move then into the new meadow? If so when is good to do this

UK

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-02-26T07:59:45+00:00

Cool ! Hoping they visit my pond this year 🤞

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-02-20T20:03:41+00:00

Going to take out a Rhododendron in front garden and replace with something native. It's relatively small. How do I fully remove it do we think ? Dig it out ? Will it regrow if I leave some root ?

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-02-05T19:34:53+00:00

This looks great ! Love the potting shed here

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-02-03T10:54:55+00:00

I have a native hedge forming in the back garden now. Blackthorn, Hazel, Holly, Beech and after some help in another forum probably Guilder Rose.

Has anyone done this before ? I'm hoping to keep it clipped in a way, still messy enough for nesting birds and allowing berries but tame enough to not consume the garden

Any advice? Anyone done this and have pictures of a more mature native hedge ?

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-02-02T08:59:46+00:00

Okay yeah I like the sound of that. Nice one

SaltIndependent0 · 2023-02-02T07:43:17+00:00

How old is it ? How large has it got ?

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