Does anyone know anything about gardening?

i'm not sure how well a rose will do in a planter. I find them difficult at the best of times.

is there an option to plant in the bed behind the pergola?

No not hibiscus. Something with a really nice flower dahlia esq but a shrub. I’m trying to create a barrier between us and our neighbours.

if you do definitely buy an established one from a decent nursery

Why this? I've found jasmine grows from cuttings pretty well and it's a fast grower.

An interesting hydrangea maybe?

I didn’t think hydrangeas liked full sun?

Went for these x 5. It’s to fill the space along our drive.

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I think hydrangea paniculata are ok in full sun if watered.
Those are pretty.

jasmine

Jasmine or star jasmine? Maybe I got a bad batch, but mine took forever to get going (well 4yrs) and only the two in very sunny spots. The other two are still basically nonexistent

The established one I was gifted has been good from the off.

Almost 6rs on the front, East facing, is doing the best. But flower production is absolutely pitiful.

As I said could have been the plant as well as stuff like soil type, feed, etc.

Either way, I stand by my point of getting a one from a decent place.

Climbing hydrangeas exist. I picked one up in tesco at the end of last season so can't comment yet. Looking healthy.

The only thing I'd question is how well they'd do in afternoon sun - typically much hotter here than the am. Plus whether you want something that needs lots of water if it is sunny.

That's why I thought of a rose as they're pre tough

Some awesome transformations in here!

We're starting on our garden (it's all patio paving), this coming weekend. Since moving in here last year, we've generally tidied and removed/replaced old trellising with new and have jetwashed the slabs in the back to get the YEARS of grime off them. Now we're going to remove a few slabs (and replace the spaces with gravel / planters) to break it up a bit. Hoping this gives it a cottage-y feel, but also hides the fact that they were never laid perfectly straight!

So need to build some planters out of battens and decking (and the larger ones out of sleepers) and a seating area out of euro pallets and off-the-peg outside cushions.

Also have plans for the driveway, but that involves some bricky-ing and a fence/gate being built, so leaving that to our builder as I have never built a wall before!

Spent Sunday clearing out sticky weed, speedwell and other various weeds. Got some aubreita, creeping phlox and campanula in, hopefully will cover the breeze block wall, so I have something nice to look at out the window.
Peony growing up through a weed infested corner.

Got some roses ready to go in amongst the free verbena on the right side, just waiting for risk of frost to pass.

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star jasmine

Not actually jasmine, trachelospermum jasminoides. We have some growing from cuttings. It's about 3 years in and still only a couple of 3' spindly stems. It was very rampant before we cut the plant down when the neighbour did their extension so hopefully it'll get going again soon.

Actual jasmine is maybe a bit more vigorous?

Now we're going to remove a few slabs (and replace the spaces with gravel / planters) to break it up a bit.

Made me think of this stuff that I have in my saved list: https://www.jparkers.co.uk/3-festuca-gautieri-1011852

Idk anything about it, but thought I'd mention it in case it fits the brief.

Oh that's interesting - it's a potted plant that you sink into the ground? And I suppose if you maintain it, then you keep the individual look to each one rather than it all growing together.

Thanks - might look into this!

I’ve got an ongoing issue with my lavender plants. Grass keeps growing up through them and it’s almost impossible to remove without damaging the plant. Any ideas

Gravel?

IANAG. Far from it, in fact.

Are you actually getting the root of the grass out?

Made a 4x2 raised bed. Now to decide what veg to grow

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I know it’s the wrong time to do it (and it’s on its side) but this apple tree has to be moved for the new garden plan. What are the chances that is will survive being dug up and planted in the same garden about a week later?

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I’m going to cover the grass. Although it’s mostly weeds with pond liner to kill them off first

Carrots

I’m going to say it’ll be fine. Obviously I could be wrong but lots of plants are hugely more resilient than most gardening books/advice suggest. They want to live, ultimately. Might sulk for a season but shouldn’t suffer too much if you don’t damage the bulk of the roots.

Edit: Ah just reading again, you should try and heel it if you can for the week it’s out the ground. A big pot and plenty of water would be helpful.

That’s what I was hoping to hear!

yes, just don't let the roots dry out and it should be ok. Giving it a bit of a haircut may also help.

soon

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