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Post by shemlock on Apr 26, 2008 13:07:00 GMT
I have spent an hour or two weeding, with all the rain and warm weather, they are growing like Triffids. Now you would think that weeds are my biggest problem in the garden, not, wrong!!
PMS, decided a few weeks ago, to pot up some Laurel suckers, which stayed on the lawn for a whole week, before he decided to move them when mowing. Where did he put them? On one of the flower beds. I asked him at the time, to move them somewhere else, but no, today I have discovered that they have remained put. Also, they were placed on top of some plants which now, have kinks in them.
MEN!! Don't you just love 'em?
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Post by Caddi Fuller-Teabags on Apr 30, 2008 18:33:31 GMT
My biggest problem in my new plot are mare's tails. I used to have a plot with brambles in, and I still have a few of them.
I also have a problem with the weather. It has stopped me digging my plots so I have rows of plants on my windowsill but haven't been able to go over to the allotment.
Laurel suckers sound evil! Turning good plants kinky!
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Post by Fi on Apr 30, 2008 22:37:17 GMT
Ground elder - and what really gets to me is that it is not native - it was introduced by the Romans. They should have stuck with straight roads, broad beans and chianti!
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Post by bones2112 on May 7, 2008 10:00:07 GMT
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  My biggest problem is a squirrel, he has been digging up his nuts and while doing this has made huge holes in the lawn and has dug up my pots. |
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Post by andy toversonny on May 7, 2008 12:09:55 GMT
Mine is the blooming stray cat which uses the same path to cut across the lawn to the house and has now worn a line in the grass.
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Post by shemlock on May 7, 2008 14:40:36 GMT
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr My biggest problem is a squirrel, he has been digging up his nuts and while doing this has made huge holes in the lawn and has dug up my pots. We have noticed that 'Cyril', is back for his nuts! He is leaving huge excavations, and the empty nut shells. He could clear up after himself. |
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Post by rosieduck on May 7, 2008 17:12:07 GMT
bindweed is my biggest problem, it gets everywhere and while the flowers are very pretty it's a (insert rude word of your choice :  to get out. last year it took over the fence, so this year I am determined to keep it down. OH yes and the squirrel that buried it's peanuts in the tray of bedding plants that had been on the patio for 24 hours. happy days Rose. |
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Post by BjornTobyStomped on May 7, 2008 21:14:37 GMT
My biggest problem in my garden is Vinca which I just don't seem to be able to get rid of, so I have now given up and let it grow everywhere with the occasional pruning.  |
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Post by Norman Address-Supplied on May 8, 2008 9:07:27 GMT
My biggest problem is a squirrel, he has been digging up his nuts and while doing this has made huge holes in the lawn and has dug up my pots. Why had you buried your pots under the lawn in the first place ? |
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Post by Norman Address-Supplied on May 8, 2008 9:09:22 GMT
Did anyone else only read this thread out of interest because on the General Board, the title has been reduced to
"what is the biggest pr..." ?
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Post by andy toversonny on May 8, 2008 12:21:24 GMT
Did anyone else only read this thread out of interest because on the General Board, the title has been reduced to "what is the biggest pr..." ? It would have been more likely to attract if it has been 'Who is the biggest pr...' ;D |
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Post by sugarplumfairy on May 9, 2008 11:15:29 GMT
Biggest annoyance is certainly whatever has eaten the leaves of both of my ligularias...
Biggest problem is some sweet woodruff that has gone mad and invasive - needs digging up.
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Post by MadMaryPridmore on May 12, 2008 14:14:50 GMT
The biggest problem in our garden is usually me! XX
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Post by Ivan Astikov on May 12, 2008 14:19:02 GMT
Chickens decided to try and dig up one of our nice new fruit trees. Threatened them with the pot and they soon stopped.
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Post by Tigger on May 12, 2008 18:45:29 GMT
I have spent all day in the garden today and am zonked out! I would say my greatest problem in the garden is either: a) applying sunscreen and then getting compost on my arms  or b) all that bending down to plant things  |
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Post by Caddi Fuller-Teabags on May 12, 2008 20:23:18 GMT
I would agree with you, Tigger.
I rarely realise how much I have done until it comes to climbing the stairs to our second floor flat - that's when my knees give out!
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Post by paul Zernikazof on May 13, 2008 17:45:09 GMT
Ground elder - and what really gets to me is that it is not native - it was introduced by the Romans. They should have stuck with straight roads, broad beans and chianti! and plumbing |
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Post by Phil Occifer™ on May 13, 2008 18:53:13 GMT
Ground elder - and what really gets to me is that it is not native - it was introduced by the Romans. They should have stuck with straight roads, broad beans and chianti! and plumbing and tax! that's two things...erm..3 |
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Post by slinkychic on May 15, 2008 11:16:05 GMT
The biggest problem in my garden is usually me... I'm totaly useless..
More a case of plant it and hope. Altough i have got rather good at mowing the lawn. and digging.
but as for identifying plants from weeds... Dont even go there, complete wash out.
BBQ's...Very good at them!!!
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Post by elsalioness on May 17, 2008 14:58:19 GMT
I garden in pots around 100 of them i have shrubs and tree's +climbers that stay all year the rest are planted up each autumn and spring.
My real problem is vine weevil although i treat for it you never get rid of it altogether.
They make a satisfying crunch when stood on though.
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to get out. last year it took over the fence, so this year I am determined to keep it down. OH yes and the squirrel that buried it's peanuts in the tray of bedding plants that had been on the patio for 24 hours.
"Relax" said the nightman, "we are programmed to receive. You can check-out anytime you like. But you can never leave"
