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Post by Jasmine on Apr 28, 2013 18:01:48 GMT
Good for you - I foresee vouchers and extra plants aplenty!  |
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Post by Tig on Apr 28, 2013 18:08:03 GMT
It's not on though is it? I've now got a pink magnolia right in the middle of my yellow and white border! OK well, it might be yellow, white, pink, blue and red due to plants having to be squeezed in somewhere but that's by the by |
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Post by Dutchy on Apr 28, 2013 18:32:01 GMT
If it isn't what it should be dig it up......... spray paint?
Not nice these things but if it really bothers you, you should get it out as it will be there for ages.
And yes do harass the seller. They should take better care. I once got colchicum that turned out to be chionodoxa. But this was a very nice colchicum and I so wanted it. Mind you I did buy the not yet visible bulb in a pot from a specialist grower.
He has since dropped somewhat on my "respectable" list.
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Post by Rosefriend on May 13, 2013 4:49:54 GMT
Up early this morning as a firm is coming to collect our awning as the stitching has come undone/rotted after only 9 years. Our terrace is far to hot without shade of some description.
What a mess - the cotton that they use to stitich actually has a guarantee of 10 years but customers are only given a 5 year guarantee. We went to the firm that we got the awning from and met with unhelpful although polite information. It can't be repaired and you will have to have new cloth - end of story. This got our backs up and OH started looking in the web for help and found that yes awnings can be repaired etc etc....
A great help was a little firm who said to mail Marikilux and explain the situation as they are mostly very helpful...never heard from them back!!!! Then they said to ring the firm up again where we bought it and ask for the boss. OH did this and the boss said that he had had a mail from Markilux and he was disappointed that we hadn't gone to him first - OH explained we did and were fobbed off by his unhelpful assistant!! That didn't go down well!!
End of story is that it is hard luck, we cannot expect any help and he sent us an offer for new material (nothing wrong with the material, only the stitching) - 1000,00Euro !!!
OH range the little firm back and they have said that they will repair it for us for 300-350 Euro which is a good price for a 5metre x 3.50m awning.
Tip of the Day is - if you aim to get an awning, use a different firm than Markilux!!
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on May 13, 2013 5:27:42 GMT
Such a carry on, at least you've gotten another firm to do the repair, hopefully they won't take long to do it and you'll have it back before really hot weather comes Rosefriend . |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 13, 2013 5:29:22 GMT
Such a carry on, at least you've gotten another firm to do the repair, hopefully they won't take long to do it and you'll have it back before really hot weather comes Rosefriend . It takes 3 days apparently Ladygardener and that means the 25degC that we are supposed to be getting on Wednesday (where did that come from??) will be a wilting day for man, beast and plant as it gets to around 55/60degC without the awning on the terrace...!! RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 13, 2013 5:33:26 GMT
Your weather is so much better than ours Rosefriend the forecast today with the wind chill factor is for it not to feel any higher than 5c. |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 13, 2013 5:39:44 GMT
It is lousy here at the moment Ladygardener cold and rainy - supposed to be getting to 14degC today and tomorrow...not sure where the heat is coming front but as usual here it if always one extreme or another!! Must admit that the weather in your part of Ireland is renown for being lousy...ever thought about moving - hahaha!! RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 13, 2013 5:42:43 GMT
Ha Ha I think about it all the time Rosefriend but it's not going to happen. No I have to make the best of the conditions I have.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 13, 2013 5:50:57 GMT
Ha Ha I think about it all the time Rosefriend but it's not going to happen. No I have to make the best of the conditions I have. Same here Ladygardener - every long long winter I wonder why I am still here and as soon as my little garden starts to unfurl I know why !! RF |
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Post by Auricula on May 13, 2013 8:12:17 GMT
Sometimes I wish I had a smaller garden - one that I could rule....this one rules me and I think I'll never get on top of it  |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 13, 2013 9:13:25 GMT
Sometimes I wish I had a smaller garden - one that I could rule....this one rules me and I think I'll never get on top of it I have always wanted a large garden but have created a 180sqm back garden that is so intensive in work that I feel as though I have double. However everything that is big can be made smaller - shrubs, bushes and trees instead of flowers...it will be the way that I will have to go at some point...can't say that I am looking forward to it but when needs must... Awning (160kilos) has just been picked up - they had too clamber over the fence with the damn thing on their shoulders - my new dwarf forsythia is now even smaller - half of it is missing!!! Wonder if there will be anything left when they bring it back...320 pounds (not UK pounds, EU pounds) is bloody heavy...still annoyed though!! RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 13, 2013 13:02:38 GMT
That's such a shame Rosefriend I'd certainly say something to them about it. Surely they could have taken a bit more care.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on May 13, 2013 13:31:09 GMT
That's such a shame Rosefriend I'd certainly say something to them about it. Surely they could have taken a bit more care. They really did have all on getting it down but a) that is their job b) they were young and fit and c) the whole stem that they broke off they just bunged back in the earth - the whole plant looked weird....they could have said something!! RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 13, 2013 13:38:41 GMT
Oh I see, so they knew fine well they'd done it and tried to cover it up. I agree the least they should have done is apologize but really it should'nt have happened. I'm sure they're well used to getting awnings out of difficult places.
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Post by Auricula on May 13, 2013 14:15:50 GMT
I threw a hissy fit when I looked at the front beds today after all the rain. Although I had spent several days completely revamping them and planting closely together, they are now covered in tiny weeds. Trouble is, the plants haven't yet had time to bulk up and spread. Our garden is 1/3 of an acre and I have mainly herbaceous perennials. I am now trying to make some areas less labour intensive, but every time I try to start on a new bit...the weeds creep in behind me and thumb their noses at me Still.....I'll beat the beggars and get there in the end |
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Post by Geranium on May 14, 2013 7:03:57 GMT
Do you remember the Miraclegro seeds I scattered over the ex-pear tree area? Well - I can see various recognisable seedlings, but how do you get the weeds out without stomping on the goodies? I shall have a lovely weedy area soon. They don't warn you about that aspect!  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 5, 2013 5:45:07 GMT
Got out awning back yesterday and what a caper that was...
The dam thing weights 160 kg's - that is 320 pounds and very heavy - well they sent two blokes that could hardly lift it and with one I thought we would have to call an ambulance - he could hardly get his breath when they put it down. Result was that other bloke phoned the firm and asked for an extra man...thanks heavens for that as the pair were Laurel and Hardy!! The extra man came, thankfully one that had taken it down and took over...the first two didn't even know where the screws went. He said right from the word go that he knew they wouldn't manage it - why send them then!!
90 minutes they were on the go and I thought at one point that the whole thing would fall - anyway it is up and working and bliss to have back...just hope the firm don't try to make us pay for extra working hours because my OH is ready to give them a right mouthful!! Especially as one rose is badly damaged and I will have to cut it back hard - 4 stems are missing anyway...my perennial sweetpeas have taken a bashing- one rose is flat and stones are out of place all over..
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 5, 2013 7:34:10 GMT
Sounds like a right old caper Rosefriend but at least you've got it up and going again. Just in time too as summer seems to have arrived. It's a real shame your plants took a battering but at least they should come back again. Hope you get the weather to enjoy. |
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Post by Auricula on Jun 5, 2013 8:42:00 GMT
Sounds like some stiff drinks were needed RF
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Post by Auricula on Jun 7, 2013 10:27:43 GMT
Some of my tiny seedlings / cuttings have shrivelled up  |
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 7, 2013 10:34:29 GMT
A lot of my MGs have keeled over Makes you wonder what you've done wrong  It's hammering down here - no one mentioned rain for today. Just had a thunder storm too - that sent Bloob running for cover! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 7, 2013 10:41:47 GMT
Oh Jasmine what a shame and on your day off as well. My Basil has'nt done well this year at all. I'm happy to say my MG seedlings are getting bigger and will soon be potted on, thanks again for the seeds Jasmine. |
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 7, 2013 10:51:39 GMT
Is that the Shiva Ladygardener? Those are ok, and the blue ones it's the MG cardinalis that have keeled over - they might like it warmer than it is at the moment  |
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Post by Tig on Jun 7, 2013 15:42:09 GMT
It's roasting here! Some of my seedlings have got scorched while I was out!
Send me your rain Jas!
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Post by Jilly on Jun 7, 2013 21:35:07 GMT
I planted all my MG's & Mina Lobata on netting attached to the trellis between us & next door, the next morning a snail had worked it's way along the netting & eaten all the shoot tips  , I'm hoping for side shoots . I must say side shoots look a lot more likely on Shiva than on the others Jasmine. I also sowed a few extra Shiva into the pot as a bit if insurance too. Also my major whinge is wind, it's blowing everything down that isn't staked to an inch of it's life & you should see the state of the wind burn on most things in the front garden  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 8, 2013 5:15:55 GMT
Wind is a real bother in the garden Jilly I have the same problem most of the time. Jasmine I think they're Shiva, I've just written MG on them but I know they came from you. I need compost to grow things on now as I'm out at the moment. Most of the Poppy seedlings I tried to transplant have died, it was a chance I was taking. They were overcrowded anyhow. |
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Post by Jasmine on Jun 8, 2013 6:55:17 GMT
Poppies really, really don't like being moved do they Ladygardener. I moved a few but lost most of them and those that did survive then got chewed by something - rabbits or voles I guess. I haven't seen many slugs and snails but judging by the clems chewed and wilting and my hostas there are plenty out there Jilly. It's a blue pellet battle and anything I forget has usually had it the next morning. Fed up with the wind too and it's strong as the chairs keep going over. Should get the washing dry I suppose! |
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Post by Jilly on Jun 8, 2013 9:03:52 GMT
Either dry or in the horse field Jasmine , I've only had a quick walk down the garden so far & it looks a bit like a battle field, the gusts are horrendous today & coming from just the wrong direction to get any shelter for the back garden, I don't mind so much in the front (it's used to it :  . I'm really, really glad we got the Acer planted out when we did (I bet it is too ) or I'd be spending the day standing it back up. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 8, 2013 9:39:13 GMT
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. I'm really, really glad we got the Acer planted out when we did (I bet it is too 