http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php LoveTheGarden Discussion Forums RSS Feed Discussion Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=917#Post917 Posted by wayne:
[quote=wayne]just used evergreen feed my lawn after cutting, problem at the moment , lawn has brown patches, any idea how i can get my lawn looking green again , many thanks wayne [/quote]]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 20:45:14 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=916#Post916 Posted by Hayley:
Hello everyone, We have just recently grass seeded our front garden and its come up quite well but it has thistles and docks and just about everything else it shouldnt have growing in it! How can i get rid of them? The lawn is about 2 inches high now. Cheers Hayley]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 18:29:36 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=905#Post905 Posted by Melvyn Lilley:
Most Good Garden Centres]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:36:12 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=904#Post904 Posted by Melvyn Lilley:
Yes to stop this happening put a little tomato ketchup in your dogs food this will stop this from happening Mel]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:34:53 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=896#Post896 Posted by Flower-Power:
Hi, I used evergreen complete this year for the 1st time! Its fantastic! I waited about 6 weeks before I sowed my new grass seed. I also used some of that Evergreen Lawn Start, which I cannot recommend enough. It gave the seeds a really good start and now I have a lush looking lawn. Hope this helps?]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 19:07:32 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=867#Post867 Posted by ruby:
I grow loads of Fuchsias and this year I have [b] [/b] RUST [b] [/b] As many of you know they do not like Fungicides. Is there anything I can spray on them instead of just removing the leaves.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 19:12:46 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=865#Post865 Posted by Ernie:
Can anyone please tell me how long does it take for fresh horse manure to become ready to dig into the garden?]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 21:34:23 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=854#Post854 Posted by wicken:
I sprayed my roses with rose clear3 and they now look as though parts of them have been sprayed with bleach.My neighbour's are the same. What has gone wrong?]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 13:27:15 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=850#Post850 Posted by vuddno:
I am new to gardening and weed killing, today i used path clear on an edge right by a dividing fence to my neighbours garden, i used a very strong solution as the weeds are quite established.my neighbour has some very nice plants and shrubs growing over and near to fence. will this kill his plants? will watering it down just poison the soil? please help as i have not even spoken to my neighbour yet as i have recently moved in? Thanks Paul]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 20:07:50 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=849#Post849 Posted by S.McDonald:
I certainly would be interested in this solution. The 'new formula' Pathclear gun does not suit me as the mixture is white and makes a mess of the monoblocks. Shiona]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 13:14:10 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=848#Post848 Posted by John Clowes:
We are now offering money off vouchers. These will be updated through the season, so make sure you keep an eye open for the latest deals! Click the link found on the [url=http://www.lovethegarden.com/]LoveTheGarden homepage[/url] to download and print your vouchers.]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 12:38:40 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=845#Post845 Posted by Tom:
Hi , back on to say , that it does seem to have been the temperature , which must have been a lot colder than before when I have planted seed about the same time with no problems ,. Anyway the seed has come up and I am now about to plant some at the side of the house which gets little sun , using the shady lawn seed , so it`s fingers crossed for another success , it really has been a problem at that side , having previously used "Canadian lawn seed" which just seemed to die away after having apparently thri]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 15:16:41 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=844#Post844 Posted by Colin Cochrane:
I have a Levington Evergreen Adjustable Spreader (circa 1998); the name on its front is ‘Levington Evergreen (sic) Multi-Spreader’. This spreader has been well maintained and it spreads very evenly. Can anyone tell me, please, what setting on my spreader is equivalent to No.8 on the latest ‘Scotts Evengreen (sic) Drop Lawn Spreader’?]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 09:04:44 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=843#Post843 Posted by Fred's owner:
Have treated our dandelion infested lawn with Verdone Extra. Now that the firt lot of mowing clippings have gone to the tip, is it safe for our tortoise to wander over the lawn and munch at the bits of dandelion stalks? If not, any idea how long we have to wait before it is safe again? Many thanks.]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 16:41:34 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=839#Post839 Posted by john:
Has anyone suggested other ways of removing stains on paving? I tried the lemon juice and water without much success and it left very bleached type areas Best regards john ]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 10:32:38 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=838#Post838 Posted by woodman:
Thank you for your advice [quote=Greenfinger] This type of fungi is common in peat free composts, but please be aware that it'll disappear over time and will only grow on dead organic matter ... so it will not affect living plants. [/quote] I was afraid that I may have been growing a pot of mushrooms]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 09:12:37 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=831#Post831 Posted by Flower-Power:
Hi Phil, Many thanks for the link.... YES! that's them. I'll try that vine weevil killer liquid and let everyone know how it works. Wasn't there a compost that had vine weevil stuff in it a few years ago? Is it still around?]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 15:03:40 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=828#Post828 Posted by Tree Hugger:
hi, just to update on the gro bag, not sure if it makes a difference, but i bought it cheap from a guy on the side of the road who was selling previous years bags. i didn't think it would make any difference, but maybe this was my downfall....... Please help as i dont want to make the same mistake this year. is that tomorite stuff any good?]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 00:15:16 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=827#Post827 Posted by virtual gardener:
I grow all my plants in organic compost but haven't had much sucess germinating seedlings in it over the last few years. I buy small bags of Levington John Innes Seed Compost to propagate and then prick these seedlings out into an organic compost. Not 100% ideal but these seed composts come in small 8 litre bags and that's enough for all my flowers and veg. The bulk of what I use will be 100% organic. Does anyone know of an organic compost that's just for seeds/cuttings???]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:25:04 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=817#Post817 Posted by Kate Hill:
Can anyone help me with my bindweed problem? It is growing all through most of my stunning shrubs. I can't spray is as I am worried I will kill my shrubs. Anyone got any tips to rime of this weed for good? Before it strangles my plants to death. Thanks]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:22:43 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=767#Post767 Posted by Flower-Power:
Hi, I have some weeds in my lawn that are really hard to get rid of. I have taken a sample to my garden centre and have had them identified as woodrush. Does anyone know how I can get rid of this weed in my lawn? Thanks]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:57:16 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=743#Post743 Posted by staffordlawn1:
not much, about 70 quid and it will pay off over time, or get a local contractor/gardener to do it for you.]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:03:49 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=736#Post736 Posted by Greenfinger:
Hi NKA, There is no real need to restrict the access of grazing animals to a lawn treated with a weed and feed or a mosskiller, when used as directed on the label, unless there are poisonous weeds such as ragwort, buttercup etc present. Grazing animals will avoid eating these weeds in their natural state. However once the weed starts to die (be it from use of a weedkiller or naturally) changes in the way the weeds taste may make them more palatable and they may be eaten by mistake. It is these dying ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:56:42 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=728#Post728 Posted by 02go:
I live in County Fermanagh and the cold (very cold!) weather is continuing without any forecast of temperatures going up in the near future. Is there any point in applying plant fertilizers and grass multifunction treatments eg fert/moss killer/weed killer at this point?]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:12:12 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=721#Post721 Posted by Gardeners Friend:
Sounds like a botrytis ( grey mould ) disease problem that cause marks on the foliage & distorts or actually kills the flower buds. Good hygiene is essential, remove infected parts of the plants & dispose of the material away from the garden. Spray the plants with Fungus Clear Ultra containing triticonazole that will protect the growth from furtrher infection & allow healthy flower buds to develope. Repeat the treatment every 10 to 14 days during flowering to maintain protection. Feed the plants with a high]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:57:43 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=720#Post720 Posted by road:
Presumably this will be the same treatment for ground ivy and couch?]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:54:43 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=719#Post719 Posted by road:
You could use maxicrop which is made from seaweed]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:30:32 BST http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=638#Post638 Posted by Greenfinger:
Multi-Purpose Composts have been changing over the last few years to comply with our peat reduction targets. We are committed to constantly improving our products and as part of this programme we are increasing the level of sustainable materials within our compost range. (E.g. farmyard manure and composted wood/bark chips). Although extensive research and development has been carried out on these products, the very organic nature of them means that the compost will have a coarser structure and may r]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:35:40 GMT http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=594#Post594 Posted by Graham:
Many thanks, that puts my mind at rest. Why don't they colour them I wonder. No reply necessary to that one, Cheers, Graham]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:53:16 GMT http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=534#Post534 Posted by Greenfinger:
Hi Jimbob, Last year, and the start of this one, we had quite a high rain fall. Lot's of rain absorbs nitrogen in the soil and leaches it through the soil, so if you haven't fed your lawn this season it'll be worth doing. You never mentioned having moss or weeds in your lawn so I'd advise applying just a straight lawn food. Evergreen Organic Choice Lawn Food or Evergreen Feed After Cutting would be 2 good granular options (best applied using a lawn spreader). Alternatively apply a liquid feed suc]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:57:30 GMT