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    Two Different Landcape Designs - Good vs. Bad?

    Not keen on the first picture it doesn't flow like the second picture and its also planted so much better!!
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Garden Design
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    Simple french drain question that I cannot find anywhere

    The French drain system you have just explained ideally could do with a perforated pipe and being run into a surface water drain also line the...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Feb 25, 2013 in forum: Lawn Care
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    Need hedge; what is good to plant

    I'm always a big fan of pyracantha species, evergreen, flowers, berries, thorns to deter burglars and encourages birds. Next I would choose berberis.
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    powdery mildew on Phlox

    I would spray every fortnight with fungicidal spray containing some of the following chemicals Myclobutanil Penconazole Flutriafol
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: Flower Gardening
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    Some of my Favorite Flowers--What are Yours?

    My favourites are rhododendron, philadelphus, hawthorn !!
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: Flower Gardening
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    Help with choosing a Garden Statue?

    I always look at the climate as to what material the statue is made out of, concrete will not last long in lasting freezing temps therefore I...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Feb 5, 2013 in forum: Garden Design
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    Two Rose of Sharon Shrubs

    Hi the plants look amazing but they are actually Hibiscus rather than Rose of Sharon which is Hypericum .
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Jan 14, 2013 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    rhodo in trouble.

    I would prune it back to healthy wood ( that is if when you scrape the bark with your fingernail it's brown and not green underneath) and water...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses
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    Fuscias don't do well, what am I doing wrong?

    Keep them moist and not water logged, full sun is also good, always use fresh potting compost also liquid feed every fortnight in the growing...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Nov 18, 2012 in forum: Flower Gardening
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    Foxes and badgers.

    Fox's and badgers are good climbers and diggers. I'd recommend atleast a 5 ft fence with chicken wire at the bottom attached to the fence and...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Plant Pests, Diseases and Weeds
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    Story of a tree garden bench, & weekend plus project

    Looks like a good place to chill out after a long hard day with nice glass of wine.
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: Garden Design
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    Whats your favourite vegetable?

    Without a doubt my favourite vegtable is onions, I use them every day in cooking. I love growing them too.
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Oct 23, 2012 in forum: Fruit and Veg Gardening
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    Keeping the tropicals growing

    The pictures are amazing I particularly like the night time shots.
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Oct 22, 2012 in forum: Garden Design
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    Pond needs work

    If access allows you could hire a gulley cleaner which would suck all the mid and waste out of the pond. I've used this before but on large...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Oct 22, 2012 in forum: Water Gardening
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    Pruning Rose bushes

    Chances are the soil in the pot has depleted its nutrients so repotting in fresh soil is recommended, make sure there are drainage holes in the...
    Post by: gkwilsongardens, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Trees, Shrubs and Roses