3: Gardening Diaries ...

[alp]

No, don't be scared, But just two big chunks if you're scared. Wash it clean and you will see there is nothing to be scared. I might take a video for you to see as I need to split some soon. It take ages to raised something from seeds unless you're growing Sweet Pepperdew pepper - 2 months from seeds to peppers!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

I get the jitters splitting any plant.........gardening can be so stressful and worrying.....shall I ..shan't I....is it alive......is it dead...is it a plant....is it a weed??????

 

[Leeski]

Have watched a few vids on YouTube and they seemed to be really rough in splitting them one guy used a saw ahah !!
I have got some Lilly’s that need splitting so they will be my Guinea pigs
God help them !!

 

[Upsy Daisy]

I have some Lillies in desperate need of splitting too, but keep putting it off.......please let me know how it goes, you might inspire me to have a go @Leeski

 

[Leeski]

I have some Lillies in desperate need of splitting too, but keep putting it off.......please let me know how it goes, you might inspire me to have a go @Leeski

Will do - building myself up to it lol
Who ever said gardening was relaxing must have had a artificial lawn and plastic plants ! Lol

 

[alp]

Have watched a few vids on YouTube and they seemed to be really rough in splitting them one guy used a saw ahah !!
I have got some Lilly’s that need splitting so they will be my Guinea pigs
God help them !!

. I don't think you split the clump. You just tease them apart. I did some hydrangea cuttings and it was so hot that I had to beat a retreat. My lean to door is hot to the touch! I hope nothing is going to explode! I am dreading it.

Did Mother of Pearl, Hydrangea Zorro, H Quercifolia, H Cancan and then I sweated like a pig. Heavens have mercy on me and me plants please!

 

[alp]

Will do - building myself up to it lol
Who ever said gardening was relaxing must have had a artificial lawn and plastic plants ! Lol

When it's hot like this and no water for them, I secretly wish I had those.. or just concrete the whole garden.

 

[alp]

Have watched a few vids on YouTube and they seemed to be really rough in splitting them one guy used a saw ahah !!
I have got some Lilly’s that need splitting so they will be my Guinea pigs
God help them !!

You should have seen the expert in hostas - he used a big knife from Costa Rica to slice open his clump. ! I'm off to a siesta!

 

[Leeski]

My agapanthus where it enters the ground not foliage is prob twice the size of a dustbin lid think it’s a two man job just looked on line at zoopla where they had pics of my house and garden in 2006 and the aga was in the ground then !

 

[alp]

Stay out of the sun! Met Office issues Amber heatwave alert warning people not to go outdoors, draw curtains and keep windows shut as Mediterranean Melt brings heat approaching 101F

• An amber warning is being issued by the Met Office telling Britons to stay out of the sun and help the elderly
• An air plume from Africa and the Mediterranean will force temperatures above the 86F (30C) mark, all week
• Met Office forecasters confident that Brits will be treated to at least 95F (35C) heat on Thursday and Friday
• Temperatures will hit 32C on both Monday and Tuesday, and then up to 34C for Wednesday, it is expected

My son has got all the wind screen silver foil materials from the cars and told me to use them. I am using one on my bay window.

 

[Leeski]

My agapanthus where it enters the ground not foliage is prob twice the size of a dustbin lid think it’s a two man job just looked on line at zoopla where they had pics of my house and garden in 2006 and the aga was in the ground then !

Might have to get the big boys in

 

[alp]

My agapanthus where it enters the ground not foliage is prob twice the size of a dustbin lid think it’s a two man job just looked on line at zoopla where they had pics of my house and garden in 2006 and the aga was in the ground then !

I hope you're not taking the whole thing up. You could use a breadknife and after serious watering, work around the edges. I will send postage and you can post 3 small clumps to me.Hehe!

 

[alp]

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Might have to get the big boys in

Hahaha! Have you seen Garden Rescue? It was tough going initially as Charle nearly covered half of the screen and I wanted to chop off her hair. But no, she is seriously GOOD and she always follows the brefs! They only used a small JCB. Amazing how much better and how useful it is negotiating the matchbox size houses in this country.

 

[Leeski]

Hahaha! Have you seen Garden Rescue? It was tough going initially as Charle nearly covered half of the screen and I wanted to chop off her hair. But no, she is seriously GOOD and she always follows the brefs! They only used a small JCB. Amazing how much better and how useful it is negotiating the matchbox size houses in this country.

I always like it when the boys win in garden rescue she grinds on me but she knows her stuff !
I would hate someone doing my garden think it’s half the fun would love to have the man power and budget !

 

[Leeski]

I hope you're not taking the whole thing up. You could use a breadknife and after serious watering, work around the edges. I will send postage and you can post 3 small clumps to me.Hehe!

If you can help talk me through splitting it up your more than welcome to some