Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I prune my roses in November and again in February, if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 No good me growing roses then, we're away during that period!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: I prune my roses in November and again in February, if needed. I've got a small (4ft) White rose bush in the front. It's still producing flowers - Do I leave it alone, or prune it back for Spring? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 S.G., one theory is that if you cut back at this term of year it may encourage the plant to put a spurt on to make new growth, which you don't want, because the plant needs to rest and winter weather won't help it. Personally, my choice is, if there are no more flowers I prune. I've trimmed Rose's right back to about 6-8" and they've done very well. I found that roses at this late in the year don't always open or just rot away. Having said that, we've got two little beauties growing near the door in a pot. The plant only being about 18" high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I tend to prune very lightly when the flowers have all finished, then properly prune around the end of March Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Does anyone grow Bamboo? I'm looking for a clump forming variety which will grow up to, but no higher than about 12 feet. I want it to provide light screening, without being too dense.. also ideally evergreen. Any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Just a word of warning DJ, bamboo is the fastest growing grass. My neighbor had some in their garden and it totally destroyed their patio, slabs lifting ect. When I went round to relay the slabs, i couldn't believe the root system, they were thicker than my finger and a good way from the actual plant. It took considerable effort to get rid of the damm thing!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I agree with Waddo Dj don't go there they can be a thug, You could grow it in tubs that's the only way to stop them spreading 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 ....or keep a couple of pandas in your garden..... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Thanks for the encouragment peeps... I am aware that Bamboo can be invasive, which is why I said I was looking for a 'clump forming' variety/species. The RHS web site gives lots of info and differentiates between 'clumping' and 'spreading' varieties. I was just hoping for a personal recommendation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 You just have to do your research Dj, I do know there is a black stemmed one that may not send up tap roots but I don't it's name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 No worries Sue. I'll check out the various UK Bamboo suppliers and see what they recommend. If I get it right.. I may also end up with a source of Bamboo canes for my Beans... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Spent 4 hours on my large Garden yesterday (size of a football Penalty area so large by my standards)....my Gardening now days consists of ''Weeding'' and Moving over 100 Plants (in Pots) cant Dig anymore due to restricted shoulder agility........when i have moved all the Plants it really does look like a different Garden.......... Anyway this morning every bone in my body Aches so looking forward to my neighbours son coming to Mow my large lovely Lawns......... I Put different food out every night.......and i know its the Hedgehogs that enjoy it.......and my Babs just sits and watches them....she goes out most of the night except when its raining.......Last night put a packet of cream cheese out........didn't think it would get eaten...but Mr Hedgehog polished it off... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 It's good that you put food out, Ben, but not dairy products, please. Hogs can't digest milk products (although they seem to like them) and it makes them ill. Babs won't mind sharing her cat food and biscuits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 I Bow to your knowledge Jill on NO more dairy products............They do enjoy Babs food.......and i think she enjoys watching them enjoying it....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 They like cat food and dog food. Little baby Spike loves cat Crunchies. I can hear him munching them some distance away. He's on his own much of the time now. I think he's reached the stage where he doesn't want to be seen out with his mum! His mum, Jemima, does look rather rotund and I fear she may be expecting a second litter which isn't good news as the hoglets will struggle to reach hibernation weight before the winter. You can help by continuing to put food out and hoping for a mild autumn and winter to avoid hibernation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 521 Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Jill, my little one is still arriving every night for its dried catfood and separate water dish between 9.30 and 10. No sign of the momma for a while but glad we’re fattening up the little un. Harold to us. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 I used to have a Harold, Mrs B. He only passed through my garden on his way to somewhere else and was always in a tremendous hurry. He never ate anything. That left more for the others! Also had a Hilda some years ago and a Horace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 I am delighted to announce the first hedgehog sighting in my garden of 2024, well two actually. A small hog on the kitchen doorstep: one of last year's babies. A more mature hog further down the garden. Both had dined on cat biscuits plus a few mealworms and are looking very healthy. Lovely to see them again and here's to some hoglets later in the year. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 521 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Jill, that’s fantastic news, will have to keep an eye out if you’ve already got them. Bit chilly overnight for them I guess though now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 I think they've been out for some time, @MRS Bas food has been eaten and the telltale sign of dishes being moved around. Just haven't seen them until tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 521 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 I’ve been on watch tonight but no sign of them. Have left some water out but not food it’s too bloomin wet for just in case. Will have to think of somewhere in the garden out of the rain to put it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Didn't see mine last night but the dishes are empty and have been shuffled about in typical hog fashion. They're messy diners! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Unfortunately I have given up on growing anything in my garden this year because of the amount of cat poo I'm having to clear up every morning, such a shame really because it's great to grow veg and salads, I have tried everything I can think of to stop these pests coming in my garden from electronic sensors, spikes just under the soil, spikes along the fence, old coffee grinds sprinkled around, garden center "guaranteed to work" cat repellent and still they crap in my garden, not only the growing beds but also on the grass, it is no fun having to walk around my garden every morning cleaning up after them especially when the grandchildren come to visit because they love to play in the garden and like to help planting stuff or harvesting stuff, I have only one option left to me now and that involves a 5.52mm piece of lead Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Save it for the irresponsible owners! They deserve it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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