http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php LoveTheGarden Discussion Forums RSS Feed Discussion Forums - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2030/Re_To_cut_or_not_to_cut#Post2030 Posted by Rosie Posie:
Can I cut my lawn yet?? It's too long as i never cut it late last year. In fact it looks awful! As we are still getting frosts is it ok to cut? Can I start seeding? Any help please. Thanks ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:11:06 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2029/Re_Getting_rid_of_trees#Post2029 Posted by IlexAlba:
They are still standing at the moment. Its been too cold and wet here to pluck up the courage to venture out!]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:13:58 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2028/Re_Fruit_Cage_all_round_feedin#Post2028 Posted by Jenny:
Hi, I have a home made fruit cage which I grow some lovely fruits in, however last year my Loganberry and jostaberry failed and I think it may be due to having the wrong feed. Do you know of a feed which will suit raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, red gooseberries, Victoria Plums, blackcurrents, tayberries and jostaberries (cross between blackcurrant and Gooseberry). Many thanks. J]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:32:49 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2025/Re_Carrot_Troubles#Post2025 Posted by neepsandtatties:
Thanks Lawn Ranger. Perhaps there is still hope! Having done a little bit of research on carrot varieties which are less susceptible to carrot fly, there seem to be several recommendations: - 'Fly Away' - 'Sytan' - 'Resistafly' I will be heading off to my local garden centre to see if I can track one or more of these down....... ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:13:40 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2023/Re_Organic_and_vegetarian_plan#Post2023 Posted by Vicky:
Hi Daniel, The best product for feeding fruit & veg plants, which is organic and contains no animal by products would be Miracle-Gro Gro Your Own Fruit and Vegetable liquid concentrate plant food. This liquid plant food is made from sugar beet extract and contains only 100% naturally occuring materials. http://www.lovethegarden.com/product-details/miracle-gro-gro-your-own-fruit-vegetables-concentrated-liquid-plant-food All the best ]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:38:33 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2019/Re_Leaves_on_lawn#Post2019 Posted by rsc:
My understanding is that it's best to get rid of leaves.They have acidic properties which are damaging to grass.Also sunlight is important to grass so obviously if it's covered in leaves it aint getting no light !!]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:33:35 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2016/Re_Weedol_Rootkill_plus#Post2016 Posted by Vicky:
Hi Daniel, Weedol Rootkill Plus is indeed a new weedkiller. It contains a contact and a systemic weedkiller, so not only do you get quick visible results, it also kills down to the root. It is available in a ready to use gun -> http://www.lovethegarden.com/product-details/weedol-gun-rootkill-plus And also in a concentrate for you to dilute and apply via a watering can or a garden sprayer. --> http://www.lovethegarden.com/product-details/weedol-rootkill-plus-concentrate All the best]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:34:24 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2008/Re_Best_time_for_weed_control#Post2008 Posted by Steven Young:
Hi all, I have a problem with plantains and dandelions on my lawn, no moss ( as yet) but loads of these flat weeds. When is best to treat them? What is best to use? Can I feed my lawn at the same time? If so what with? Thanks SY]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:12:36 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2007/Re_Pest_preventative_rather_th#Post2007 Posted by Vicky:
Hi James, The best advice I can give is to make sure you have cleaned up dead wood, and leaves to help prevent fungal spores over wintering in them. Black spot is a real pain in the garden... for this disease I would suggest you spray target plants with either RoseClear3 http://www.lovethegarden.com/products/pestdisease/roseclear3.html or FungusClear Ultra http://www.lovethegarden.com/products/pestdisease/fungusclear.html as soon as the leaf buds burst. Mildew and rust can be sprayed as soon as sign]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:59:59 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2006/Re_When_can_i_start_to_feed_my#Post2006 Posted by Vicky:
Hi Ginga, If you simply want to give your lawn a feed then a product such as Miracle-Gro Liquafeed Lush Lawn Food is simply and easy to apply. You can start applying in April, providing all the freezing weather has passed by then! If you have weeds then an application of Evergreen Feed & Weed Liquid, again in April, will eradicate that problem. For feeding, weeding and moss control you can apply Evergreen Complete (available in soluble form for watering on) in April, if you do choose to use the g]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:36:06 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2005/Re_Rolawn_Medalion_looking_bur#Post2005 Posted by The Lawnsmith:
The patches could be a few things but I’m willing to bet that if you haven’t spilled anything, put down hot power equipment or burned the lawn with fertiliser then what you have is disease. If the patches contain crinkled dead grass then it may be the remains of red thread of which there was a lot about in November and you’ve got some left over scarring. The most probable though is snow mould. Hope that helps ]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:22:12 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1979/Re_Lawn_and_magpies#Post1979 Posted by Daniel Higgs:
Its probably still the grubs they are after, thats the reason they pull the grass up. You need a bird scarer.... try hanging CD's around the garden so they spin in the wind, also dont look too unsightly. The reflecting light scares birds away. :)]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:11:39 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1975/Re_Pachira_Aquatica_leaves_dro#Post1975 Posted by Vicky:
Hi Tom, From the picture it would appear there is a rediator under the window (?). House plants hate central heating, it dries the air out too much and they generally start to droop and drop their leaves. I Would advise turning that radiator off or moving the plant to a position or room without central heating. The lighting you have sounds fine, generally you need to give a 'false day' from their native country. Around 10-12 hours of light, followed by a dark night. Light source is best to come from abo]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:32:22 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1973/Re_Yucca_plant_with_no_leaves#Post1973 Posted by tjrundy:
Hi, I thought I'd update you with what happened after I lopped the top of my Yucca off. It did nothing for 3 months, and then started sprouting a new shoot which is growing really well :) See the pic - http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/tjrundy/Plants#5422110231550560338. So the advice to chop the top off was a good call - now I'm wondering whether it's going to sprout another branch on the other side, or whether it's going to follow its previously malformed desire to sprout its 2nd branch at 90 de]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:58:13 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1971/Re_New_lawn#Post1971 Posted by ofer:
I would just suggest that you will keep aerating it in the next season. If the soil underneath is sandy the lawn may get dry on drier periods. So best to do after aerating is to spread a bit of sand into the holes that will keep the drainage for a long time. your ofer ]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:15:42 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1970/Re_Newly_laid_turf_loosing_col#Post1970 Posted by ofer:
I agree, let us know how it is looking next year. ]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:08:28 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1969/Re_My_hanging_baskets#Post1969 Posted by Rosie Posie:
Congrats! :) Looks lovely! Beautiful colours. What did u feed them with? Thanks RP]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:20:11 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1967/Re_Can_i_use_Roundup_in_Decemb#Post1967 Posted by Lawn Ranger:
Hi Kate, Technically, you can use Roundup whenever the weeds are actively growing, but at this time of year, the weed growth is extremely slow. This means that the weed system does not take up the chemical in Roundup into the root system and therefore results would be very slow if non at all. I'd suggest using a contact weedkiller such as Weedol or Weedol Max. This will kill the leaves of the weeds but remember that it will not kill the root system. I applied some Weedol Max at a property last week]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:49:14 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1965/Re_hydrangea#Post1965 Posted by Edward:
I agree with all that Vicky says here but I would add from my experience here,high in the Welsh hills, that when we get a very cold winter like the last one,it kills the nascent buds which are in the branch tips. So this year I had some lovely big hydrangea plants but no flowers.Fortunately that only seems to happen about once in every five years.I love them especially the lacecaps and there are some beautiful new varieties around. They root really easily,even in a glass of water.Best taken in the spring t]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:57:17 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1961/Re_Growing_mint_in_water_cryst#Post1961 Posted by Vicky:
Hi Tom, I would advise potting the mint up in a seed and cutting compost. There are most likely air pockects around the roots stopping valuble nutrients getting to the plants. The yellowing may be caused by lack of natural light and also over watering, if the roots are sitting in water the mint will suffer. To ensure the correct amount and balance of nutrients are available to the mint pot up in a fit for purpose compost. Levington Seed & Cutting compost would be suitable, and move the plants to an a]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:21:46 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1956/Re_Fuchsia_and_Geranimum_compo#Post1956 Posted by Mother Nature:
FYI- Westland DO NOT do the specialist Geranium & Fuchsia Compost - It's only made my Levington. :) ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:41 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1955/Re_Lady_Birds#Post1955 Posted by Mother Nature:
Hi Daniel, As you say these LadyBirds are good guys, as are the lacewings. They are looking for somewhere warm for the winter and will go when the weather warms up. I would strongly advise not killing them, though any entering your house will probably die anyway. Try to block their means of entrance, usually gaps around window sills. Citronella is for outdoor use so I would not burn the candles indoors. 1 good turn deserves another, they will thank you for not killing them by eating harmful pests]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:51:59 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1954/Re_Kind_to_nature#Post1954 Posted by Mother Nature:
Thank you LR I will feed my lawn as soon as it dries up :)]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:44:48 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1948/Re_The_correct_way_to_Over_see#Post1948 Posted by Jenny:
Hi Leslie, I actually followed the advice on this website and got very good results. I don't think we need over complicate the matter! http://www.lovethegarden.com/lawncare/lawn-seeding.html Give it a grow!! Sorry couldn't resist. Jen]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:22:12 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1941/Re_lawn_problems#Post1941 Posted by leslie:
Hi John, It seems like you have some great advice from people like me, who just love lawns. If you can make it, go to the IOG held at Windsor, here you can talk to some of the best experts in the country, and learn more as I am doing. I would say that using a professional product like Scotts lawn builder pro whould be just the job. The most important thing that you can do for your lawn is areation. And keep to that scotts programme. Best Regards Leslie]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:23:47 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1939/Re_Scarify_Overseed#Post1939 Posted by rsc:
Check out the lawn planner accessible from the home page on this site.It gives you recommended and optimum times to carry out all your lawn work.]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:07:22 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1937/Re_duckweed_around_plants#Post1937 Posted by Lawn Ranger:
What weedkiller can you 'paint on'?]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:40:40 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1930/Re_weeds_around_my_plants#Post1930 Posted by bean63:
sorry for not making it clear that i have no pond.the duckweed problem is in my garden]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:26:43 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1924/Re_lawns_and_ponds#Post1924 Posted by Lawn Ranger:
[quote=SilverBirch]Obviously read the lable on any products you purchase but best practice is never to sprinkle any chemicals when its windy as no doubt some may inadvertently go into your pond. As Vicky said make sure there is sloping drainage into the pond. [/quote] Sloping drainage into the pond? Are you sure? That's not what Vicky suggested............]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:46:13 UTC http://www.lovethegarden.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1923/Re_Killing_old_lawn#Post1923 Posted by Lawn Ranger:
[quote=SilverBirch]Youve done all the hard work digging and turning the soil, no need for tumbleweed at all, just get a tilth and away you go . [/quote] So what about all the old weeds? Do we leave them in the soil to grow through the new turf or seed?]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:42:41 UTC