I recently bought some mint seeds online. I planted them in composted seed trays about a month ago with no sign of life!The package advises to sow in March but would this just be to avoid potential frosts? The variety I bought were 'Tagetus Minuta Muster John Henry Peruvian Black Mint' (a bit of a mouthful!). To me that sounds like that this variety grows only in hotter climates? I understand that they're fairly aggressive once they take off.I would greatly appreciate if you could advise if I'm using the correct variety for this part of the world. As a general question re mint,how do they fare in Winter times?
I am looking to plant some red currant bushes. 1) Will they successfully grow in this climate? (Best time to plant). 2) How do they fair in cooler weather (will they die off?). 3)When could one benefit the harvest? 4) Would they be (similar) to a rose bush & take over the garden? (Do they need to be controlled (incl underground)?
I have blue and white Canterbury bells they are currently hidden by shrubs would it be ok for me to dig them up and replant them and would they be more suited to a shady part shady or sunny location?
I recently seeded my new lawn and am now preparing for the first cut. Someone had mentioned to me that I should not collect the grass on the first cut and instead leave it sit on the lawn to act as fertilizer. Is this a good idea and will it make any difference?
My broad beans were very healthy but the leaves have now gone rusty and are withering. No problems in previous years.
Last Spring I sowed a lot of seeds. The labels got mixed up on some & it ended up I was unsure what I planted. Most I managed to get sorted out, but this one is unique - no other seed like this germinated and I don't know what it is. I have it in a large tub with some morning glory seedlings. It is about 17 inches tall now. Can you tell what it is?