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Evergreen for creating screen on raised decking

Question from Malvern David

We have a large raised deck (north-facing) for which we are looking to create some evergreen screening (against the railings) to provide some privacy. We have bamboo on other parts of the decking but are looking for something different to that to provide a contrast. Ideally, we would like to have something that grows to 1 - 1.5 metres high but does not take up too much floor space (i.e. tall and wide but not deep). If needs be we are happy to run a number of specimens together to create the screen effect. I'd be delighted to receive any suggestions as to what might suit these requirements as my knowledge of what could work here is very limited. Many thanks David

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  • Posted: Sat. 28th January 2012 18:23
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Help, 28 year old guy wants to start gardening

Question from Darren Owen

I've recently moved into a new house with my girlfriend and wanted to make my front garden look better. I have stripped everything down apart from (i think) damson plum tree and a little rose bush which only has 3 stems. My garden is divided in 2, with a path way going to the house and slate waste on both sides, i want to make my garden out of planters. i bought 2 Red Star Cordyline Australis Cabbage Palms to put on both side of the pathway leading into the house. i built a homemade planter which is Length 37" Width 29" Depth 12". I would like to get some flowers into the planter and sit it in the middle of one side of the garden. I also bought a Solar Power Cherub Garden Water Feature birdbath, which i thought i could sit in the middle of the planter with flowers of some sort around it. All the help would be much appreciated and my gardening knowledge is at its minimal. Not just advice on what i said but if you could advise me to do some more as well. Thanks, Darren

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  • Posted: Tue. 25th October 2011 13:25
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Tropical plants for a balcony garden

Question from briony campbell

Hello, I'd love some advice on planting tropical plants on my London balcony. It's unusually big at 10m x 3m, but East facing so only has sun until midday. I excitedly bought a lot of plants that I love, but are really suited to warmer climes (though I have seen growing in London happily). I wanted climbers to cover the brick walls, so bought Bouganvillia, Passion Flower, and Solanum. So now I'm wondering if I'm being over optimistic, or whether with the right care these plants will succeed. I also have bananna plants which I've grown well indoors and wondering about planting them outside. And a new fig tree. If anyone has the experience to tell me how best to pot them and where, ie which of them need the sunniest spot or sheltered spot I'd be so grateful for any help. Thanks in advance! Briony

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  • Posted: Sat. 20th August 2011 16:29
  • Last reply: Tue. 23rd August 2011 21:26

Alpine troughs

Question from Catherine Booth

Anyone know of a reasonably priced source of alpine troughs? I can't afford a 3 figure sum! Good looking fakes are fine.

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  • Posted: Thu. 11th August 2011 06:51
  • Last reply: Thu. 11th August 2011 16:13

container gardening

Question from gillian deacon

I have an old glass aquarium that I would love to grow something in. Has anyone any ideas what I could grow?

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  • Posted: Mon. 18th July 2011 21:28
  • Last reply: Fri. 29th July 2011 16:59

Container Acer

Comment from john hutcheson

I have an Acer Palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'. It is currently in a 14" container and the plant is about 1m in height. The foliage is rather light in colour just now and the roots now seem to fill the pot. I understand that this is a container palm but wonder if it should be potted into a larger pot or kept in the current pot. If it has to be potted on, eventually what size of pot will be required to hold the Acer.
Or is the advice that these plants do better in the ground?

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  • Posted: Sun. 19th June 2011 13:10
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Wilting honeysuckle

Question from Sheila Spencer

I've recently taking some honeysuckle out of my garden and planted it in a container to train up a trellis. It was fine in the garden even though it was in rubbish soil. I filled the container in a general purpose compost with added John Innes. It's been in the tub for about 5 weeks, it is growing but the leaves are turning yellow and dropping. Could the compost be too rich?

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  • Posted: Sun. 5th June 2011 14:33
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Heated propagating problems? any advice please...

Comment from kevin bellchambers

Hi, just bought a heated propagater and have put some cuttings in it , but finding that after a few days some of the stems have gone black or if i lay of the watering a bit, the soil then drys up. with this type of propagator there seems to be a fine dividing line as to how much or how little water is needed for cuttings or seeds to survive? any advice please.....
cheers kevin

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  • Posted: Sun. 5th June 2011 13:43

Can I put my newly bought Charonnay Grape Vine outside in a container or should I leave it in the conservatory?.

Question from JusJane

I have a back yard with a lovely south facing wall, and a cosy rented prperty with conservatory.

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  • Posted: Wed. 11th May 2011 09:00
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plants for shade in containers

Question from Ann

Hi there,
I have some small quarter barrells, 2ft diameter and 14 inches high. I want to grow something on the part of the patio that is bright but no direct sunlight. I was thinking maybe large ferns but don't know the first thing about them, would it work and/or any suggestions please?
I have been successful with sarcocca but wanted something a bit faster growing as well. Many thanks

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  • Posted: Mon. 9th May 2011 16:47
  • Last reply: Sun. 29th May 2011 09:38

 

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