gardening tips wanted
Apr 3rd 2007, 3:04 pm
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Apr 4th 2007, 1:34 pm
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Re: gardening tips wanted
No, I just water and feed every 2 weeks, it is kept in an area where it gets a lot of sun, but the pot is well shaded
Apr 4th 2007, 1:38 pm
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Re: gardening tips wanted
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Apr 4th 2007, 6:20 pm
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Re: gardening tips wanted
house plants are my problem - I either water them too much or not enough - I havent got a clue - OH laughs whenever I buy a plant "to kill"
any tips ?
any tips ?
Apr 4th 2007, 11:06 pm
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Apr 5th 2007, 8:37 pm
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Apr 5th 2007, 8:40 pm
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Re: gardening tips wanted
If you have deep beds then get a bit creative.
I take it they are constructed beds? If so, line them in some plastic, then puncture the plastic, it will drain so much slower and give them some vital moisture at the bottom, the harder plants have to work for their nutrients and water the more spectacular the flowers.
Then think of something you like, Bougainvillea would be good, but again, make it work hard, then you could underplant it with lower plants or herbs, rosemary would love the restrictive environment, as would lavender.
If you have the space try something like Canna indica it loves full sun and can be underplanted with something like Chlorophytum elatum or Geraniums.
I would try and grow some fruits along there, Actinidia deliciosa has stunning flowers and the bonus of Kiwis if you are careful.
I take it they are constructed beds? If so, line them in some plastic, then puncture the plastic, it will drain so much slower and give them some vital moisture at the bottom, the harder plants have to work for their nutrients and water the more spectacular the flowers.
Then think of something you like, Bougainvillea would be good, but again, make it work hard, then you could underplant it with lower plants or herbs, rosemary would love the restrictive environment, as would lavender.
If you have the space try something like Canna indica it loves full sun and can be underplanted with something like Chlorophytum elatum or Geraniums.
I would try and grow some fruits along there, Actinidia deliciosa has stunning flowers and the bonus of Kiwis if you are careful.
Apr 5th 2007, 9:15 pm
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Apr 5th 2007, 9:33 pm
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Apr 5th 2007, 10:08 pm
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