muggle not Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 But all I keep thinking is maybe his brothers and sisters are!!! hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 But all I keep thinking is maybe his brothers and sisters are!!! nah, he was an onl child....and then an only orphan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I'm not convinced my Lavatera (sp?) is going to survive after i replanted it yesterday....the leaves are all wilting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Water? Still not venturing in the back though repotted in the front. Environmental health are on their way! Think we have a nest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Iv'e watered it as soon as i replanted it yesterday and that evening and when i got home from work today...... What makes you think you have a nest? Have you seen some more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Iv'e watered it as soon as i replanted it yesterday and that evening and when i got home from work today...... What makes you think you have a nest? Have you seen some more? How about some food? No but we have a new compost heap which apparently is like putting balloons on the gate for a rat party:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Oh dear, i hope Enviromental Health manage so sort them out.... No I havn't fed it, i will do that in the morning - good thinking! I didn't even think of that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Nici, its quite normal for plants to take a dip before they get settled. Keep watering it, but don't let the roots drown, and then if it doesn't rally, in a day or so, prune it right down to just a few inches. If you are likely to have frost I would put in a pot, but I am presuming that's unlikely. We almost had a frost last night, it was trying...all sparkly. You'll probably find that left to its own devices it will rally. Just takes time. Lavateras are pretty hardy and grow very quickly. I used to have some and loved them cos they flowered profusely for about eight or nine months of the year. Good luck! Pp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Thanks PP! Unfortunately the roots are too big to get in a pot..... But i agree they are lovely shrubs and they get so big! I would think that we would have to be very unlucky to get a frost now but i have some fleece at hand just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 I have planted 2 Lilacs. One is called Fragrant Lady and the other Blue skies. Fragrant Lady: Blue skies: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 They are absolutely beautiful muggle. Don't think I've ever seen a pink one like that - it's huge. I love the bluey one....it's gorgeous. I even love the leaves of lilics. I want to get the very dark purple one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Water? Still not venturing in the back though repotted in the front. Environmental health are on their way! Think we have a nest We had them many years ago - it was because - as we discovered when they moved - next door hadn't got rid of any of their rubbish and had put it in the outside loo - yuk yuk yuk! Anyway at the time I was too afraid to hang the washing out and was generally very skittish when outside. My husband caught one in a humane trap and it was quite vicious. It was then that we called Env Health. They dealt with it effectively and quickly and we weren't plagued again - thank goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'm not convinced my Lavatera (sp?) is going to survive after i replanted it yesterday....the leaves are all wilting. My buddleia is still looking sad after being moved but there is new growth which is always a good sign despite the drooping leaves. I'm sure your Lavatera will be ok if you keep an eye on it - I think cutting it back is good advice if it doesn't pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 My buddleia is still looking sad after being moved but there is new growth which is always a good sign despite the drooping leaves. I'm sure your Lavatera will be ok if you keep an eye on it - I think cutting it back is good advice if it doesn't pick up. Thanks for that Judy, I have watered it again and it's starting to look a little happier...i will keep a very close eye on it! I was going to move my buddleia as well but i decided that the roots were just too big for me to attempt to dig up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 That may be a wise idea Nici - my buddleia's roots extend a very long way! We've just pruned ours back hard as it had got very large - we removed a few major branches at the base to thin it out a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks for that Judy, I have watered it again and it's starting to look a little happier...i will keep a very close eye on it! I was going to move my buddleia as well but i decided that the roots were just too big for me to attempt to dig up! Yes ours is pretty big but it was in the wrong place so it needed moving - it was a bit like a scene from the enormous turnip trying to dig it up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yes ours is pretty big but it was in the wrong place so it needed moving - it was a bit like a scene from the enormous turnip trying to dig it up!!! I can imagine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Today i spent 10 hours in the garden (i am aching now ). I dug over and weeded the whole of one side of my garden - i have clay soil so that makes it pretty hard work - my Dad came over and did all my lawn edging and put some trellis up for me and i planted 4 new plants, gave it a general tidy up and barked the whole of my garden. All the aches and pains are worth it though, it looks so nice! Oh and it helped that it was 70 degrees although i have now got a rather pink nose!! That will teach me for not putting on sun tan lotion (well it is only April!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Planted my cranberry bush in my new fruit patch then used weed supressant fabric and bark - need to get more. Moved a honeysuckle to cover a screen to create a private corner - all our gardens are overlooked as the fencing is very low. It's nice as there's a lovely open feel and you can see across to Wales but sometimes I feel like I'm on a stage so am trying to create little areas I can sit unseen in - just in case I nod off again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Planted a couple of fuschias that have been in pots since last year, did the lawn edges so they at least look reasonably straight instead of higgledy piggledy (sp?), deadheaded the daffs and crocus' oh yes and mowed the lawn and weeded the borders. Now I am aching a little bit but it was worth it, tomorrow I can sit out there and feel proud of what I achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I'm going to sow my sunflower seeds tomorrow - add a little sunshine to my garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 I bought a Buddleia, Columbine, and Bee Balm (Monarda) but the weather turned cold and I will have to wait to plant them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I planted a hebe, some pansies, petunias and begonias (I love begonias) now panicking about the weather! Also sowed some seed including strawberries (hmm will wait and see!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiccibat Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 The husband decided to "help" and put my tray of seedlings outside in the sun. Then he left them overnight and they got chilled. About half have died, I'm going to have to start again with the tomatos, and he wonders why I won't let him near the plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 My ash tree became stressed last year due to the droughts and now has canker. Whilst I've heard that copper based fungicides could help, does anyone know of a more friendly organic treatment please? I really don't want to lose this tree as it's a lovely one which provides vital shade for a south facing garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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