Initial Notes for Ali
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Published 23 June 2025
· Updated 23 June 2025
hydrangea petiolaris
Front Garden Task Link Pin back Hydrangea petiolaris to encourage it to grip the wall More info Feed the lavender with Miracle‑Gro (high nitrate) More info Cut back lavender after flowering More info
Back Garden (Lawn & Beds) Task Link Consider adding clover to the lawn (possibly after weed‑killing) More info Use a selective weedkiller on the lawn first before sowing clover More info Guidance on John Innes compost types (No. 1, 2, 3) vs ericaceous compost More info Confirm which watering‑can rose (attachment) to use More info Potting houseplants in terracotta pots with John Innes compost More info Feed the roses with Miracle‑Gro (high nitrogen) More info Reminder to treat rose black‑spot later with Vitax Winter Wash in the winter More info General garden feeding – liquid tomato food every 3 weeks via hand sprayer More info Investigate reversion in the Euonymus shrub under the mulberry tree More info Create a plant list for the shaded back wall (morning shade) More info
Vegetable Garden Task Link Set up a compost bay using pallets More info Feed the existing compost heap More info Timing and method for washing apple trees More info Install pheromone traps now to prevent codling moth More info Create a planting plan based on Ali’s preferred plant list More info Consider companion planting options More info Plan and install drip irrigation to speed up crop growth More info What can be grown in the greenhouse for shade (e.g. vine crops) More info Get Ali to water the paths regularly More info Consider installing a water tank in the greenhouse More info Remind Ali to refill watering cans so water warms up before use More info Start a melon plant now (show how to do it) More info Establish and train grape vines in the greenhouse More info
Training & Seasonal Tasks Task Link Show Ali how to prune Philadelphus (late‑spring‑flowering shrub) More info Identify and plan areas to sow wildflower meadows More info Remove grass via black plastic or digging More info Use removed turf to create a loam stack More info Suggestions for tree planting (Euonymus alatus , Betula papyrifera , Amelanchier , Liquidambar ) More info Show Ali how to take cuttings from plants like Hydrangea and Gaura More info Discuss pond installation (share example images; emphasise it’s a 10‑hour job)If you go through Sallys Notes ( a Member ) you can see the stages of build a wildlife pond https://gardenadvice.co.uk/sallyandkeith/ and here is some notes on streams https://gardenadvice.co.uk/?s=stream and a stream at the start of the building process posted by us on Pinterest Click Here More info
