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        <title>Problem solving — BBC Gardeners' World Magazine</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Can you reduce/minimise the number of slugs</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080511/can-you-reduce-minimise-the-number-of-slugs</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Glenjjones</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I seem to have a lot of slugs in my garden beds. I realise that we can never completely eradicate them, nor would I want to (we are all creatures making our way through teh world, after all), but does anyone have any advice on how I could reduce their number so i had less of a problem?<br /><br />the soil is currently quite heavy, so I'm thinking adding grit sand and compost to lighten the soil might hep to discourage them slightly. any other tips or ideas?]]>
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        <title>Leggy Monstera</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080519/leggy-monstera</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>richjamesturner</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi. I have two Monstera which are very tall (180cm) but leggy. There's not much growth low down, if the stems are straight they're probably 2m+ but then the bottom half is very thin. I've tried to improve the look of one of them with a taller pole but now it looks rather thin.<br /><br />Are they likely to thicken out once properly attached to a pole? Or do they need cutting back to ground? I've seen a couple of other posts where they suggest cutting right back but I'm reluctant to do that as it will obviously mean we have no plant for quite a while.<br /><br />If anyone can advise on what to do to make them look thicker over the next few months I'd be grateful.<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>Yew trees near leylandii</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080495/yew-trees-near-leylandii</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Karenchilton2000</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><div><div><div>Hello<br /><br />I've got an old leylandii hedge I inherited with a garden, which is browning and getting quite straggly. It offers much needed privacy and prevents the house behind looking directly into bedrooms etc. So removing it all at once and starting again is simply not an option at this moment. I have an elderly parent living with me who values this privacy and I don't want to unsettle them with big changes.<br /><br />After much discussion and advice I've decided I would like to use yew hedging - because of its apparently reliable greenery, wildlife friendly, beautiful look and also because it can be kept relatively shallow. I'm aware that hornbeam and beech are good alternatives but worry that any mis-step in care may lead to a lack of leaves in the winter, so I don't want to risk those. Plus, who doesn't like a beautiful yew hedge?!<br /><br />I know yew can be slower growing so I'm anticipating a gradual replacement of the worst leylandii that are already brown all over and no longer grow. It so happens that these stopped growing some time back and so don't reach a required height to hide the view from the windows of the house behind - but are thankfully in locations that have no key sight lines from the house behind. However, ultimately, I am going to have to bite the bullet and remove the leylandii which do afford the privacy.<br /><br />I've read that yew is pretty tolerant of various soils but does anyone have any experience of growing it in the 'gaps' between leylandii please? The trunks are approximately 90c,m apart. It might look a bit strange and sound odd but I was thinking of cutting the lower branches on two adjacent leylandii, leaving the tops, to create a bit of an arch and retain privacy, then planting the yews in between. Gradually trimming higher up as the yew grow - accepting that at some point the tops of the leylandii will need to be cut but that the number of years to required to fill the gap will have been reduced. Or is my only option really to simply remove the dead leylandii from the root, and replace fully with yew? The yews that I want to buy are 150cm high. Ultimately, I need them to grow to 3m - 3.5m high. The leylandii currently get direct sun from one side though there is a fence behind them which is about 2-3 foot away from their trunks. And I need that gap to get behind and trim/maintain the hedge.<br /><br />Hope that all makes sense!<br /><br />Kind regards</div><div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Swan Anemones!</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080518/swan-anemones</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Braidman</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[.<br /><br />Final question before we go our separate ways!<br /><br />Has anyone successfully divided and propagated any of the Swan anemones, either Wild, Dreaming or frilly knickers?<br />I have tried and failed with all three, and on two occasions have lost the mother plant as well!<br />Also with me they grow and prosper better when planted in the garden, they have a death wish plants in pots or tubs!<br /><br />Also it was nice knowing you all, best wishes!]]>
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        <title>Where is everyone going?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080505/where-is-everyone-going</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Edward.francis</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br /><br />I can't believe this forum is closing. It's been a lifeline to me with many questions and problems being answered by you knowledge people. Is there another forum that everyone is moving to? I will definitely need lots more info and help in the future.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Ed]]>
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        <title>Old bulbs from under newly laid turf...</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080478/old-bulbs-from-under-newly-laid-turf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>mmunro2303</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<span>Thoughts please on how to 'remove' old bulbs from under newly laid turf...</span><br />]]>
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        <title>A mammal is probably doing plops in my pond</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080509/a-mammal-is-probably-doing-plops-in-my-pond</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>clematisdorset</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I see a visiting mammal sitting on my pond edge, as if sitting on a loo seat, with its rear end hovering above - or maybe even trailing in- the pond. <br /><br />I could not work out if it was plopping or watering the pond.<br /><br />First time that I have ever seen a mammal do this in a pond - they usually drink from it! - <br /><br />Is this odd behaviour?]]>
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        <title>Moving an apple tree</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080508/moving-an-apple-tree</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>dilby</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I've just seen the sad news that this forum is closing <img src="https://forum.gardenersworld.com/resources/emoji/frowning.png" title=":(" alt=":(" height="20" /> One more post in before then and a big thanks to the kind folks who have helped me with my handful of questions on here, Loire all stars.<br /><br /><p>so...I'm finally tackling the end of a long garden that's been neglected, and the previous owners put in an apple tree way too close to wall (about 80cm away). It's also next to hedging next door so the tree has been leaning into the setting sun, however is about 9 foot long.</p><p>I'm trying to work out what to do with it; I like the idea of cutting it down for an espalier option (would be my first time) along the wall, although I'm concerned that it's leaning so badly that I essentially would have to it down to the base anyway. So I've also considered just digging it up to straighten it, but I don't know what my chances or successfully moving this would be, or if I should split the difference and dig it up, straighten it and keep it in the current space and then espalier it.</p><p>FWIW they are jonah gold apples, and last year it produced approx 80 apples and they were pretty good.</p><p>Suggestions appreciated!</p><p><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/4j/hk4m3wk9ih0p.jpg" /></p>]]>
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        <title>Alstroemeria seed pods but no seeds</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078909/alstroemeria-seed-pods-but-no-seeds</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>lindywuzz42052</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I leave my alstroemeria flower stems on the plant until seed pods have formed and dried….However no seeds are forming in the pods……can anyone explain…..Do nurseries sterilise plants so that seed can not be taken]]>
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        <title>Magnolia flowering in two stages</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080490/magnolia-flowering-in-two-stages</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>trekingfox2335214</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi.<br />We have a magnolia mature tree which flowers in two stages.  Half of the tree flowers first and few weeks later flowers the other half.  Can anybody advice me if there is something we can do to change it so it will flower all tree at the same time? Will cutting some branches or trimming can change it etc?<br />Thanks for any advice. ]]>
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        <title>Help  / Advice  please re. concrete flags</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080494/help-advice-please-re-concrete-flags</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>detainer</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Im trying to reclaim  part  of  my garden thats been fenced off  for a few years now.<br />Its going well but I've  run  into a  problem  re the concrete flags.<br />The area a  large portion  of  it  flagged over  and they have discoloured quite badlly.<br />They cover approx   20 feet  X  26 feet.<br />My usually  efficient jet washer   has removed a  lot  of the grime and moss etc  but the flags are still  grubby looking. A lot  have  black spots  all over them and some have some sort of  lichen spots.<br />Is it time for a  new  more  powerful jet washer ( I hope not) or  please can anyone suggest  what might be  used to restore  their  (Near??) orininal   plain  white?? colour?<br />As always Ill be grateful for any thoughts you  may be  kind enough to share.<br /><br />Regards Jack]]>
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        <title>Help saving previous advice? Before forum sadly closes :-(</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080482/help-saving-previous-advice-before-forum-sadly-closes</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>fizzyliz</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know a way of saving the advice I have been given? There’s so many posts and I won’t be able to see it anymore :-( can’t it be archived do we can just look at advice? Pleeeeeeeease!!<br /><div>So disappointed this forum is going. It’s my first port of call for anything garden and plant related. Absolutely gutted.</div>]]>
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        <title>Closing Down</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080479/closing-down</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>HumberBoy</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Bye Bye everyone may be I will see some of you on another forum.<br />I wonder what Monty Don would say about this forum closing down.<br />Thanks BBC for taking our licence money and pulling another service<br />away from us.]]>
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        <title>Advice about a Japanese garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1049926/advice-about-a-japanese-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 23:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Kurisu</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br /><br />New member here. I’m an ex-pat Brit living in Japan. I’ve just bought a traditional house here and it has a lovely Japanese garden. I would like to look after it myself, but am a complete novice. My inclination was to pay a professional, at least at first, but the good lady wife thinks we have spent enough and try to save for a bit!<div>I have a few questions about it and I wondered if anyone here could give me any advice or point me in the direction of another forum or organisation where I might be able to make enquiries? I can post a few photos if need be. <div>Many thanks in advance for any help or advice. </div><div><br /></div><div>Best regards,<br /><br />Chris</div></div>]]>
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        <title>Indian Bean Trees - to be or not to be</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1035365/indian-bean-trees-to-be-or-not-to-be</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Nearlyanovice</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello experts <img src="https://forum.gardenersworld.com/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" />   I recently bought a house with four Indian bean trees.  In summer they are stunning but I am arranging to have them removed.  They are planted exactly 2 meters from the house.  The house is old in an area where subsidence is common.  I believe the trees will cause problems as they grow.  Before committing the sin of removing these beautiful trees, I'd really appreciate another opinion. Thank you for any words of wisdom. <br />]]>
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        <title>Urgent help needed</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080485/urgent-help-needed</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 11:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>owd potter</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hiya all (anyone looking in who is also over in GC now)<br />could do with a little help over in GC.<br />I cannot log in, am getting an ERROR MESSAGE SAYING I DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION.<br />I was logged in, but looks like admin have done something to add a signature option to my personal info panel and I have been booted out.<br />I have logged out and tried to log back in but no joy.<br />Could someone kindly relay this to a mod over there?<br />Thank you muchly.  <br />Owd]]>
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        <title>Tulip Fire?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080477/tulip-fire</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Matt_</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br /><br />I have a bed of tulips by my drive at the front of the house, they came up beautifully last year, but this year almost all of them have some distorted growth to one degree or another. The worst of them basically look rotten. Searching on the internet it looks similar to "tulip fire", do you agree or is it just the wet winter having an effect or something?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your help.<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/n0f5jq4xr05s.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fv/k4km91d6a7m6.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3f/whzrev7bh5rv.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Lots of bulb weeds in newly laid turf</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/994076/lots-of-bulb-weeds-in-newly-laid-turf</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>cammy0102</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi ladies/gents,</p>
<p>I recently got a landscape gardener to put in a new patio, clear the garden, create flower beds and lay new turf.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The garden was a bit like a jungle with lots of weeds. Here's a before picture:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://imgur.com/a/YBEXf" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/YBEXf</a></p>
<p>Landscape gardener laid turf 3 weeks ago and I can see there are lots bulb weeds coming through the turf especially where 2 strips of turf meet. The lawn area is probably about 10m x 4m. I walked on the lawn for the first time yesterday since it was laid and I could feel the turf being very bumpy. The bumps are quite big and feel hard. I think these are created by the bulb weeds trying to grow under the turf which is lifting the turf up.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here are some pictures from the lawn and flower beds:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://imgur.com/a/wVnqo" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/wVnqo</a></p>
<p>There were couple of areas where it was really bad with big bunches of weed plants coming up through the gap between 2 turf strips. so last night I moved the turf bits to the side to expose the weeds and tried to dig out the weeds and bulbs. I managed to remove the leaves but don't think I got all the bulbs out. They seemed to be too deep and I didn't want to cause too much damage to the turf. I then poured a bit of hot water in to the soil where the weeds were (was careful not to pour them on to grass) as I read that hot water can kill weeds, added a bit of soil to cover the hole and then moved the turf back. I hope I haven't damaged the turf too much.</p>
<p>There are probably 10-20 weeds that I can see come through the turf but a lot more bumps (weeds still under the turf).</p>
<p>I don't know what to do. It's not possible to remove the weeds that's under the turf (but not in between 2 strips of turf) without having to dig out parts of the turf which will create holes.</p>
<p>I see lots of these weeds in flower beds but I can at least dig these out.</p>
<p>Obviously I am very annoyed at the situation. I don't think my landscape gardener used a weed killer when he prepared the ground. I did ask him at the time about a weed killer but he said 'they don't work'. However number of articles online about laying turf, seem to suggest using a&nbsp;glyphosate weed killer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Also I saw lots of bulbs (presumably weeds) were on the ground before he laid turf and I'm not even sure he removed them before laying turf.</p>
<p>Is there anything I can do to get rid of these weeds without destroying the turf? What can I do about the bumps? (someone at work said use a roller).</p>
<p>Will I have to get it re-turfed? Perhaps I should ask the landscape gardener to do this!</p>
<p>thanks in advance for your input.</p>]]>
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        <title>Forum Alternatives???</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080457/forum-alternatives</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>WiltshireWild</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[That's rubbish news about the forum closure. It's such a great resource and form of connection with other gardeners. I wanted to ask if you guys had a suggestion for an alternative forum? Ideally UK based for me.]]>
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        <title>I bought these plants but it's February...</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080139/i-bought-these-plants-but-its-february</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>easombd58511</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I live in Texas and it's 90 degrees in February so I jumped the gun and bought a clematis plant and wisteria plant. But now people are telling me it will probably get cold again so I shouldn't plant yet. But now I have these plants in these bags and I'm not sure what to do! How do I keep them alive until I can plant them outside?]]>
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        <title>Privet hedge dying back</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080462/privet-hedge-dying-back</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>mccormackmark</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[My privet hedge is dying back but only in some places, adjacent healthy bushes seem unaffected and there is no indication of spread to other adjacent and neighboring privet hedgerows. The onset was characterised by leaves rapidly turning brown and no spring growth off affected stems the following year. When decay is advanced (2 years) the stems rot at ground level and are easy to pull out/break off. There is no obvious or pronounced fungal aroma and the bark and root remains are not bioluminescent. Is this Honey Fungus or could it be something else, is the hedge simply dying of old age, it is at least 50 years old, probably 70? 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        <title>Bay tree leaf spots</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080458/bay-tree-leaf-spots</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>nilgerami90770</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi guys, novice gardener here ! This is my first year with bay trees, they have been great in the pot but out grey them so this weekend I planted them in my beds but noticed some spots on the leaves which I’m unsure what they are ? It’s in the same place as the potted one with same soil and feed etc .i<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/x5/rch9fg9cr4w1.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uk/g4erxoe0sllc.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/wm/ag8p6gjucd3m.jpeg" /><span>they don’t look too bad but would like to address it sooner if it’s an issue.</span> Can anyone advice me what these are or how to deal with them ? Many thanks <br /><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>Photinia identification please</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080425/photinia-identification-please</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Thriftyboy</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img width="199" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg" height="265" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/d6/0iedy24prq7r.jpg" />Can anyone help with identification of this particularly attractive photinia please? Usual divergence in colour, but with lovely feathery leaves which themselves are variegated. Its currently about 5ft tall.<br />]]>
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        <title>Steep soil bank plants</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080423/steep-soil-bank-plants</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>littlecatstretches92394</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I've a meter square ish dropping down from an old tree trunk and no idea what I'm doing so any suggestions gratefully received. <br /><br />The old trunk seems quite happy and is technically next doors so will stay where it is for now.<br /><br />I'll be rebuilding the steps below, maybe find some largish stones for the bottom of the bank to try to contain the bank a little, and thought it might be nice to find some kind of, evergreen perhaps, plant that would spread to cover that area. <br /><br />The soil is fairly normal, well drained (!) and gets the sun late afternoon. <br /><br />I've looked at a few things, some kind of hedera helix ( can it be kept under control? ), creeping thyme, heuchera, hypericum calycinum &amp; creeping phlox and am more confused than before. I can't even figure out if I should find something to plant at the top, bottom or the middle!<br />Ideas?<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/e2/plb49q1k69yf.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ym/lz68sulm92mf.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Wire trellis</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080443/wire-trellis</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>paulbaxendale4813wtYe2ly</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi all. So I need to install  a wire trellis on my fence for my climbing rose and honeysuckle. It's the standard six foot fence with concrete  posts and after looking at previous threads on the subject it looks like I have two choices.<br />I can drill into the concrete posts and screw in vine eyes which  could  damage the posts and sounds like hard work but if needs must.<br />Or I can use Rivelin glen wire anchors with seems a lot easier but a bit more expensive. <br />So has anyone else used the wire anchors and if so are they up to the job as this is probably my preferred option. <br />Or are vine eyes just the standard way to go.when I'm looking in garden centres  you see loads of vine eyes but never seen wire anchors. <br />Thanks.]]>
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        <title>Olearia traversii renovation</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080426/olearia-traversii-renovation</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>nickoslesteros</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[A while back I posted for an ID on this:<br /><br /><a href="https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078132/tree-id-ake-ake-tree#latest" rel="nofollow">https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078132/tree-id-ake-ake-tree#latest</a><br /><br />So I think we came to the conclusion it was a <span>Olearia traversii. Since then the wind has taken a large par of it away, and now the shape is very ungainly indeed. <br /></span><br />I am wondering if now is the time for a hard prune, and if it would take it. Reluctantly I think I need to start again judging by the looks of it. <br /><br />Any thought/opinions or ideas? They would be very gratefully received <img src="https://forum.gardenersworld.com/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/lu/m6erfvawst4s.jpg" /><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>1 Year Old Laurel Hedge Struggling</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080386/1-year-old-laurel-hedge-struggling</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>adamearley201132843</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi all, <br /><br />New here, so quick background, we bought a new build last year on a 0.6 acre site, work only completed last years so a long road ahead in terms of getting my garden right! <div><br /></div><div>We had a laurel hedge planted, 75 were planted, I think 5 or 6 have died, I pulled them out and they just came right out, no resistance at all, it’s like those never rooted.<br /><br />The lawn is prone to water logging on a few spots, probably as the grass is still quite thin and patchy, but hopeful a good core aeration and overseeding will help that.<br /><br />the laurels seem to be struggling a bit, we had a harsh winter in terms of rain and strong winds. They are pale in spots but are slowly coming green again after the winter. Some shed leaves at the bottom, just looking for any advice to help give them the best chance to really thrive this year. </div><div><br /></div><div>The ones that died have been replaced maybe 6 months ago and are in good condition. I rectified one or two water logged patches right infront with overseeing and aerating by hand which has help. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pics attached.<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vf/u8kom14vk024.jpeg" /> </div>]]>
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        <title>Inadvertently created a sump</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080446/inadvertently-created-a-sump</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>paulsmith787032824</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi there,<br /><br />Hopefully someone could answer this before the forum closes :-(<br /><br />This follows from an earlier "which tree" thread. Having overdug clay soil with a digger for tree planting (including predug tree holes), I am now finding that I want to reduce the impact of these sump holes such that the soil becomes better drained. They are too low for trees anyway. I have retained some of the excavated clay soil - can I simply replace the soil or would it be better to boost the hole "height" with gravel, so that excess moisture could flow into a nearby french drain arrangement? <br /><br />Any problem with planting trees on a bed of gravel, with plenty of lateral soil?<br /><br />Many thanks!]]>
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        <title>Landscaping drainage</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080369/landscaping-drainage</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>hillsi39562</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<span>Hi </span>everyone.<br />Would really appreciate any advice. As per pics, we have lush grass during heat waves and subsidence following course of sewer pipes. Drains have been inspected and no cracks or defects. Flow is away towards the sleepers. Ground now subsiding at the high end due to water collection (but does drain away). Soil is generally poor/ clay but no other issues in the garden. I have dug down to pipe and soil fairly saturated. Minimal pea grit covering the pipe. Not a great fall on the pipe length either. Property now 10 years old. Suggestion has been compaction of backfill over the pipes not allowing adequate drainage? Wondering best way to sort. Backfill along the pipe course again? Thanks very much for any help. <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/6v/dwvzxzkcuiav.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/du/k09emgc6c3it.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/5s/p7e94o86p6vy.jpeg" />]]>
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        <title>AMOC Collapse and gardening</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079840/amoc-collapse-and-gardening</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 21:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>clematisdorset</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[With climate change comes possible AMOC Collapse  beginning as soon as next year. What would you do as a gardener to be in a better position to meet this threat?<br /><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/02/09/atlantic-ocean-amoc-climate-change/" rel="nofollow">https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/02/09/atlantic-ocean-amoc-climate-change/</a><br />]]>
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