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I think it depends on what sort of bush they are on chances of survival but I recently moved a couple and they seem OK. I just dug out around it keeping as much roots as possible then just put a bit of water in the new hole before planting and continue to regularly water for a few days if there is no rain.
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Gardening advice on 09:08 - Jul 16 with 3810 views
Lots of compost and water basically. The hardest part is lifting the whole root. Dig a wide berth around them using a fork so as not to wreck the root structure and loosen the earth as you go. Soak the new holes the night before so the root has something to work with and use a high grade compost. Then water them daily, once in, until it is clear new growth is present. It's not an easy task so be prepared that not all may take.
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Gardening advice on 09:27 - Jul 16 with 3789 views
it would be good to know or see what plants you have to give more informed advice? Moving plants in the growing season will cause them stress but is, as in this case, sometimes worth attempting. Give them a good water 2 or 3 days before moving them. Normally i would cut the plant back before moving it, to maintain a healthy root/shoot ratio, but some plants will not sprout from old wood, so......and some species are better to simply replace. Planting hole as what Brighton said, although different species have different compost requirements. As brighton said, fill hole with water and let it drain before planting. Make sure hole is large enough to comfortably accomodate the root ball and break up the bottom very well, and fork the sides. Make sure the backfill is well broken up and 50% compost max, though i would actually use much less if you are planting into decent garden soil. Initially give the plant a deep water, and then keep moist but not waterlogged. Good luck! If possible, show us the plants first!
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Gardening advice on 09:37 - Jul 16 with 3779 views
I love a bit of Gardening. When i was in rehab back in 2003 they gave us a vegetable patch to tend and some flowers to cultivate. Id never really bothered before that now it gives me a sense of fulfilment and self worth. I even talk to my flowers as well . I must look like Kim Philby passing on war head codes to the soviets to my neighbors but i dont care.
Id make gardening one of the 12 steps in N.A / A.A
well proud of my Lupins.
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"...The monkey is never dead, Dealer. The monkey never dies. When you kick him off, he just hides in a corner, waiting his turn."
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Gardening advice on 10:22 - Jul 16 with 3732 views
I love a bit of Gardening. When i was in rehab back in 2003 they gave us a vegetable patch to tend and some flowers to cultivate. Id never really bothered before that now it gives me a sense of fulfilment and self worth. I even talk to my flowers as well . I must look like Kim Philby passing on war head codes to the soviets to my neighbors but i dont care.
Id make gardening one of the 12 steps in N.A / A.A
well proud of my Lupins.
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I could happily potter about in the garden for days on end. Maximum chillage.
Happy to report that we've been eating veg etcetera from the garden for weeks now, the weather is shit but the cucumbers (I've got 14 plants on the go) are a big success so are the courgettes (I hate them) carrots we're now eating probably start eating the onions by the end of the Month. Radishes are in abundance but the lettuces are a bit slow, late strawberries just getting a few every few days, thorn less blackberries (second year bushes are full of young berries). One apple and one pear tree doing just fine.
Cant beat sitting in the garden late evening strumming a few chords on the old Washburn . Just wish the sun would come out more often and lay some rays on me.
Hey Joe.
My Father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic.
Ive only got a poxy 25 ft garden at the moment in North chingford, but looking to move to leigh on sea middle of next year with a big garden by the warm sea air. Already got my name down for a half plot allotment there. I can honestly say gardening gives me more joy than an henry of petrol washed south american quakers oats ever did.
weird gig, life.
"...The monkey is never dead, Dealer. The monkey never dies. When you kick him off, he just hides in a corner, waiting his turn."
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Gardening advice on 11:12 - Jul 16 with 3682 views
Happy to report that we've been eating veg etcetera from the garden for weeks now, the weather is shit but the cucumbers (I've got 14 plants on the go) are a big success so are the courgettes (I hate them) carrots we're now eating probably start eating the onions by the end of the Month. Radishes are in abundance but the lettuces are a bit slow, late strawberries just getting a few every few days, thorn less blackberries (second year bushes are full of young berries). One apple and one pear tree doing just fine.
Cant beat sitting in the garden late evening strumming a few chords on the old Washburn . Just wish the sun would come out more often and lay some rays on me.
Hey Joe.
Strumming the old Washburn ? Another one for Holloway..
But honestly Ted it sounds idyllic. Best of luck with the sun.
Strong and stable my arse.
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Gardening advice on 11:36 - Jul 16 with 3656 views
To er enhance a properties sales potential I once relocated a number of mature trees. Dug 'em out of a garden in Harrow and transplanted in Wembley, it softened the view of the railway down the end of the yard. House sold, trees died, obviously finding the climate in the Borough of Brent a touch more challenging.
It's really not the right time to be doing this as ideally this should only be done when the plants are dormant in winter. If it really can't wait then follow Brightons advice and water, water and water
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Gardening advice on 13:02 - Jul 16 with 3605 views
I love a bit of Gardening. When i was in rehab back in 2003 they gave us a vegetable patch to tend and some flowers to cultivate. Id never really bothered before that now it gives me a sense of fulfilment and self worth. I even talk to my flowers as well . I must look like Kim Philby passing on war head codes to the soviets to my neighbors but i dont care.
Id make gardening one of the 12 steps in N.A / A.A
well proud of my Lupins.
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King George 3rd got on top of his madness for a while with a spot of gardening. #TisGreatTherapyToBeSure
The odd bits of unskilled casual landscape gardening labouring - my best mate since 11,a C**tski fan, runs his own business,pushes a bit of work my way when he can - keeps me sane and away from rank impecuniousness and the gutter.
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'I'm 18 with a bullet.Got my finger on the trigger,I'm gonna pull it.."
Love,Peace and Fook Chelski!
More like 20StoneOfHoop now.
Let's face it I'm not getting any thinner.
Pass the cake and pies please.
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Gardening advice on 13:32 - Jul 16 with 3546 views
King George 3rd got on top of his madness for a while with a spot of gardening. #TisGreatTherapyToBeSure
The odd bits of unskilled casual landscape gardening labouring - my best mate since 11,a C**tski fan, runs his own business,pushes a bit of work my way when he can - keeps me sane and away from rank impecuniousness and the gutter.
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there aint a day that goes by that i dont look across that tatty desk of mine in the probation service and think there but for the grace of god . Music, Gardening , Decent beer and the love of a saintly woman keeps me on the straight and narrow these days 18 stone.
ps. I Enjoyed your pictures last week of you're session down the boozer with your mates. Gave me a chuckle !. good on yer.
"...The monkey is never dead, Dealer. The monkey never dies. When you kick him off, he just hides in a corner, waiting his turn."
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Gardening advice on 14:14 - Jul 16 with 3521 views
Mrs P is very green fingered we have Rosemary, mint , sage , in the herb garden She grows carrots , tomatoes, spuds, and purple sprouting broccoli in the veg section A proper Charlie dimmock Speaking for myself the only garden I know is the pub one and the only thing I've grown is a beard
And Bowles is onside, Swinburne has come rushing out of his goal , what can Bowles do here , onto the left foot no, on to the right foot
That’s there that’s two, and that’s Bowles
Brian Moore
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Gardening advice on 14:46 - Jul 16 with 3496 views
Mrs P is very green fingered we have Rosemary, mint , sage , in the herb garden She grows carrots , tomatoes, spuds, and purple sprouting broccoli in the veg section A proper Charlie dimmock Speaking for myself the only garden I know is the pub one and the only thing I've grown is a beard
Mrs P is very green fingered we have Rosemary, mint , sage , in the herb garden She grows carrots , tomatoes, spuds, and purple sprouting broccoli in the veg section A proper Charlie dimmock Speaking for myself the only garden I know is the pub one and the only thing I've grown is a beard
Well PP, have you considered commencing and honing those yet to discover gardening skills? Can I suggest beard topiary for beginners?
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Gardening advice on 20:52 - Jul 16 with 3367 views
It's really not the right time to be doing this as ideally this should only be done when the plants are dormant in winter. If it really can't wait then follow Brightons advice and water, water and water
Sorry mate.... but that is simply not true. Deciduous plants best moved as soon as they drop their leaves in early autumn. Evergreens...generally best moved a little earlier at the end of summer. Moving plants in winter is not a good idea. Distort gave some good tips ... although check the plants soil requirements. Many evergreens need acid soil with a low PH value. If this is so... prepare the soil b4 hand.
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Technology advances, unfortunately humans do not.
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Gardening advice on 21:02 - Jul 16 with 3355 views
Sorry mate.... but that is simply not true. Deciduous plants best moved as soon as they drop their leaves in early autumn. Evergreens...generally best moved a little earlier at the end of summer. Moving plants in winter is not a good idea. Distort gave some good tips ... although check the plants soil requirements. Many evergreens need acid soil with a low PH value. If this is so... prepare the soil b4 hand.
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Quite right actually Dane, the ph values in the soil can be very important. Evergreens have barely got going this year due to the lack of summer so it's safe to do so this year, so long as they are well watered from now through August. I remember we had 2 apple trees and a pear tree, one apple was a cooking apple the other an eater. The pear tree never flourished, so my dad grafted it onto one of the apple trees and it took off. Bizarre, one tree producing apples and pears, how the fck do you do that?
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Gardening advice on 08:37 - Jul 17 with 3186 views
Lots of good advice here. e.g. Keep well watered; keep as much of the rootball as possible; cut back foliage; bone meal etc.
Recently I had anew garage built and had to move several shrubs - I achieved this by keeping them as intact as possible (as per above) then parking them in clear plastic bags with damp compost in shady places until the time came to put them back near their original homes - all seemed to work well anyway. Did it in spring this year - along with a mild autumn when soil is still warm and moist (stoppit!) I think is the best time. Starting to get a bit too hot and dry down these parts at the moment.
Mrs Hants seems to be taking over most of the planting and moving on our little estate - now termed her 'lady garden'
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Gardening advice on 16:21 - Jul 17 with 3088 views
In hot weather, do not attempt to remove any loose threads or plaits from your straw hat by burning them away with a Zippo. It'll go up like the bloody Hindenburg.
That is all.
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"...The monkey is never dead, Dealer. The monkey never dies. When you kick him off, he just hides in a corner, waiting his turn."
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