[Help] Gardeners Question Time.

[jevs]

Clay soil?
Pick axe, mattock and Kango

Yep, pretty much. I do love a challenge though so I will get it done.....not all this year but i'll get it done.

 

[Jack Straw]

Clay soil?
Pick axe, mattock and Kango

1. Double dig the grass in.
2. Add horticultural grit and compost.
3. Hey presto!

 

[jevs]

1. Double dig the grass in.
2. Add horticultural grit and compost.
3. Hey presto!

Who told you to do that?

 

[Jack Straw]

Who told you to do that?

I can't quite remember, some bloke who makes good coffee possibly?

 

[LamieRobertson]

I can't quite remember, some bloke who makes good coffee possibly?

Nero?

 

[Jack Straw]

Nero?

Gareth Hunt!

 

[Jack Straw]

As from today, i'm now the proud owner of an allotment. At the moment, it's just a 10m square grass patch....on solid clay So tomorrow, i'll make a start digging some of it as it's a recognised form of excecise.

Can't wait.

That's not an allotment. That's an allittlement!

 

[jevs]

That's not an allotment. That's an allittlement!

It's not the size that matters G, it's what you do with it (apparently)

 

[WATFORD zero]

The quickest and simplest way to improve a lawn visually is to apply "Weed & Feed". Read the instructions to ensure that dogs, kids etc stay safe. The most important thing about applying this is to use the correct dosage. If the instructions say e.g. 20 gms / m2, ensure that this is exactly what goes down. You can apply it by hand wearing suitable protective gloves, but it must be spread evenly, otherwise you'll get dead bits and bits that stay the same. It's quite a skill to do this by hand so take your time and be careful to get it on as even as possible. If you use a spreader which is preferable, it must be calibrated exactly right.
After applying, water like buggery! It probably says this on the instructions. Quite a good idea to do this when rain is imminent.

I mowed my grass Sunday, ready for a midweek weed and feed. With no sign of rain, I normally leave it a couple of days between putting the weed and feed on and watering it in. Are you suggesting that I should water it immediately after applying it ?

Thanks

 

[Jack Straw]

I mowed my grass Sunday, ready for a midweek weed and feed. With no sign of rain, I normally leave it a couple of days between putting the weed and feed on and watering it in. Are you suggesting that I should water it immediately after applying it ?

Thanks

Yes, otherwise it could burn the grass.Watering will take the "fire" out of it. Be careful not to flood your lawn otherwise all the weed and feed will be washed in to concentrated areas and you'll end up with dead patches. You should apply the water like you would spray-paint. Do that each day and watch the magic happen!
Before and after photos would be interesting.

 

[Jack Straw]

It's not the size that matters G, it's what you do with it (apparently)

Absolutely. I have to admit though that yours is bigger than mine!

 

[Palacefinder General]

Tan coloured flying insect the size of a wasp with a long proboscis anyone, slightly triangle shaped head, uniformly tan all over, no stripes, a pair of them working their way across the garden flowers yesterday. Closest thing I can find is a Bombylius Major, but different shade of brown and poss not seen in UK.

 

[knocky1]

Tan coloured flying insect the size of a wasp with a long proboscis anyone, slightly triangle shaped head, uniformly tan all over, no stripes, a pair of them working their way across the garden flowers yesterday. Closest thing I can find is a Bombylius Major, but different shade of brown and poss not seen in UK.

Could it be one of the 3 rarer bombylius here?

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/bee-flies/

 

[Jack Straw]

Could it be one of the 3 rarer bombylius here?

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/bee-flies/

Yes, I'm with you on this one. Commonly know as Bee-flies.

 

[Palacefinder General]

Spot on you two, almost certainly a bee-fly from looking at Google Images

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Could it be one of the 3 rarer bombylius here?

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/bee-flies/

Yes, I'm with you on this one. Commonly know as Bee-flies.

We've seen these in our garden lately. Plus Comma, Red Admiral pair and what think was a Green Veined White.

 

[Stat Brother]

I mowed my grass Sunday, ready for a midweek weed and feed. With no sign of rain, I normally leave it a couple of days between putting the weed and feed on and watering it in. Are you suggesting that I should water it immediately after applying it ?

Thanks

Don't forget to pee on it!!

Yes, otherwise it could burn the grass.Watering will take the "fire" out of it. Be careful not to flood your lawn otherwise all the weed and feed will be washed in to concentrated areas and you'll end up with dead patches. You should apply the water like you would spray-paint. Do that each day and watch the magic happen!
Before and after photos would be interesting.

I finally allowed Jnr out, under the cover of darkness, to 'fertilze' his shrub.

Wild horses couldn't have held him back, although he did say next doors security light was a little off-putting!

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Bee flies have a habit of following you whilst you work in the garden, a bit like robins do....can be quite unsettling

 

[Jack Straw]

Don't forget to pee on it!!



I finally allowed Jnr out, under the cover of darkness, to 'fertilze' his shrub.

Wild horses couldn't have held him back, although he did say next doors security light was a little off-putting!

Once a week only. We don't want him to kill it! Get him to water it after he's peed on it. This will aid dilution and mineral intake. Perhaps Photinia training rather than potty training is the way forwards? Remember - NO SOLIDS!!

 

[A mex eyecan]

I can't quite remember, some bloke who makes good coffee possibly?

he was shown it when he went around to Maxwells House