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Last post 27-10-2009 7:56 AM by Silver surfer. 69 replies.

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  • 02/10/2009 10:13 AM
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    Wow! Now that's what I call fast... within the space of ten minutes, we have clarity! If only all things in life were so simple. ;-)

    Site now updated to reflect recent comments.

    and based on Silver Surfers link (previous message) the Acca sellowiana looks like a beautiful plant when in flower. Thanks Silver Surfer, not just for the links but for showing the power of Google Images for this kind of searching. Fascinating.

    Chris

  • 02/10/2009 10:42 AM
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    We have shelves of books, but the internet is just AMAZING. You can call up any part of a plant. Be very careful though, Go to professional sites. Pics on sites like Flickr are sometimes misnamed.

     I should have mentioned that the Cercis you have does not flower nearly so well in the UK as the pic I added. It will have a few flowers if you are lucky. It is mainly grown for the beautiful leaves. They really glow at this time of year, especially with the sun back lighting them.

     

    You will soon get to know plants. Look in any hedgerow now and you will find hazelnuts..... from a Corylus. Have a look and you will find tiny catkins. Then you will be able to go and look at your plant and prove without a doubt that it is a not a Corylus. You don't need to take our say so... start to research the plants you have.

     It has obviously once been a beautiful garden... and will be again with love and a LOT of hard work!
  • 02/10/2009 10:49 AM
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    Research Cotinus coggygria.  You will find it has plain green leaves. ( See pics) Therefore yours is not the green one... so it has to be a Cotinus c. with purple leaves. Might beC.C. Purpureus or C.C. Royal Purple .as already suggested.

     C.C. Grace is another but that has bigger leaves.

     

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://flora.nhm-wien.ac.at/Bilder-A-F/Cotinus-coggygria-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://flora.nhm-wien.ac.at/Seiten-Arten/Cotinus-coggygria.htm&usg=__ksBDwQf2SzCrW5VL-zS-H0NDbCY=&h=507&w=700&sz=40&hl=en&start=42&um=1&tbnid=VDAPxMhKs_UhSM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3DCotinus%2Bcoggygria%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dp,com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-ContextMenu%26rlz%3D1I7SUNA_en-GB%26sa%3DN%26start%3D40%26um%3D1

     

     
  • 02/10/2009 01:59 PM
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    Silver Surfer

    Thanks for the pointers, I am aiming to do some research of my own this weekend. I have purchased copies of RHS's "Encyclopaedia of Gardening (2007 Edition)" and "Encyclopaedia of Plants & Flowers (2008 Edition)" and shall be reading up on the plants identified here armed no doubt with a glass of white wine and a little relaxing music (such bliss!). I suspect I am about to discover a great deal more about my garden and the work that will be involved. I'm looking forward to it. unfortunately it will be another couple of weeks before I will actually be able to do that work!

    I take your point about being careful with online searching, discretion is called for, as always with the internet. I am currently finding this particular site very valuable in providing useful plant care information;

    http://www.crocus.co.uk/

    Cheers,

    Chris

  • 02/10/2009 02:18 PM
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    I've been following this thread and looking at your garden pictures, Chris. You're going to have a lovely garden there, I kind of envy you the sorting out of it, even though it will be hard work, as it will be so rewarding and interesting. That bit of spinney over the back looks nice too.

    Those are good books you've chosen; there is also the 'RHS Encyclopaedia of Perennials' which I reckon you'd find interesting. 

  • 02/10/2009 04:15 PM
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    Miranda

    Thanks for the tip on the other RHS book, I can also see that being of great value - I can see this project will also involve some costs! :-)

    You may find this new site interesting, it contains some much better quality images that I took today (different camera). The final image also has a floor plan of the site (Green represents the lawn area, the grey box represents the patio area - all sizes approximate!). It is purely for my own benefit but may confirm many of the suggested identifications for people how have helped already. You may need a fairly modern browser to see all the features of the site. I particularly recommend the Carousel View OR the Slide Show View (Buttons - bottom left)

    Link to New Site

    Great to have you aboard on my journey of discovery.

    My next big question is; "Is the lawn salvageable or should I just start from scrath?"

    Chris

  • 16/10/2009 12:00 AM
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    Can anyone identify the weeds growing in the lawn on image DSC_0231 of the new site?

    I believe the small spreading one is Ranunculus repens (Creeping Buttercup) is this correct? and the broad leafed one is the Rumex obtusifolius (Broad leafed Doc), correct?

    Link to New Site

    Thanks

    Chris

  • 16/10/2009 08:18 AM
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    Yes. Correct with both the Dock and Buttercup.

    To start with just keep mowing the grass. Worry about the weeds in it next spring.
  • 26/10/2009 10:50 PM
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    I have spent my first weekend at the house and spent a considerable amount of time in the garden, there is lots to do. I will try to get some pics of what has been done to date up on the site so others can see the progress being made

    I am conscious however that this section of the forum is dedicated to plant identification. Would I be better off starting a new thread or is it ok to keep updating on progress here? If a new thread is required can someone recommend the most appropriate forum?

    Thanks,

    Chris

  • 27/10/2009 07:56 AM
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    My advice is.... if you have more plants to id, PLEASE start a new thread.  Max of 3 at a time, is easiest and best for ease of answering and keeping  track of discussion and accurate answers.

    If advice is needed about a plant, it is far better to post elsewhere on these forums.

    Do not post questions about different plants in the same thread. eg. some people are good on shrubs, others expertise may be with bulbs.

     This thread has got way too long, and rather mess for most people to want to follow. From now on, if I were you, I would not post  anymore on this thread..

    Keep it simple for all who try to help you!

    P.S. You might have a look at this thread, posted by Bruce,and see how involved it got over one small yellow flower. Thankfully that never happened on your marathon thread!   But it might have done!

     

    http://mygarden.rhs.org.uk/forums/t/24249.aspx