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Telegraph
a day ago
- General
- Telegraph
Ask the head gardener: How often should I water my pots?
Dear Tom, I have moved from a half-acre garden to a south-facing terrace. I had never used pots in my previous garden, so now I'm not sure how often and how much to water. I have several huge pots, and some medium ones so far. – Claire, West Sussex Dear Claire, Container gardening is periodically intense but can provide the most amazing riot of colour and seasonal interest, making a small space work very hard in terms of impact. The way in which you water and feed your containers will make the difference between a reasonable display and a spectacular one. One of the features of peat-free compost is that the surface can appear to be dry but, quite often, a little further down into the root ball, the compost is holding much more moisture. Given that watering and feeding have a great impact, here is my guide to tending your containers. Drainage Healthy plants grow in compost with a more open structure and better air circulation because roots need that gas exchange in the same way as every other part of the plant. A saturated compost will significantly reduce the amount of gas exchange that occurs within the compost and then will compromise plant growth through root rot. For small trees or shrubs in containers, I would recommend mixing in 25 per cent of horticultural grit to open that structure within the compost and improve drainage. Containers can dry out readily during the summer but it's also worth considering what happens to your pots during the winter. Saturated, frozen compost will expand and can cause terracotta pots to crack. Raise your pots on pot feet to allow any surplus moisture to drain away, especially during the winter months. For extra protection and insulation, your containers can be wrapped with bubble wrap to offer them a few degrees of extra warmth during prolonged cold spells. Top dressing Mulching your containers with gravel or composted bark will not only look great, but will also help to suppress weeds that will compete for moisture, and will help to lock in moisture in the compost. A layer of a few centimetres will suffice. Active growing season Many of our garden plants will have an active growing season from around the end of March until the end of October. This isn't set in stone and is in response to increasing light levels and temperatures. When plants are growing rapidly, they need more moisture and nutrition to sustain healthy growth. Water your containers more frequently during this time, with a daily watering during the months of June, July and August. As the plants become more dormant and slow down, their need for water is drastically reduced, along with the need for fertiliser. It is much better to keep your containers slightly on the drier side during this dormant period to maximise that gas exchange within the root ball. The addition of a liquid feed once a week for your containers during the active growing season will help produce great results. Initial growth should be encouraged by a weekly feed of seaweed fertiliser, followed by the application of a tomato feed once a week when the flowers appear. Watering Watering is best carried out first thing in the morning when plants are waking up. During the evening and at night, plants are not processing water, so although the compost may be saturated, plants won't use that moisture until the sun comes up. Try to avoid watering your plants little and often as this will encourage surface rooting, and in times of stress through drought, your plants won't have the resilience that they would if you encourage deeper rooting by saturating the compost to the bottom of the pot. For bedding plants and hanging baskets, your finger is a good indicator to see how much moisture lies beneath the surface. If you detect moisture on your fingertip then there's no great need to water, especially during the early spring, autumn and winter.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Did Summer Halt Kyle and Claire's Plans On Young and the Restless?
One of the storylines on The Young and the Restless involves Kyle and Claire's relationship. The star-crossed lovers are defying their feuding families. They want to take the next step and move in together. However, Summer could've halted those plans. Claire (Hayley Erin) confessed to Kyle (Michael Mealor) that she has fallen in love with him. Now, the couple is talking about the idea of living together. Claire wants to get out of the tiny house she lives in with Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Cole (J. Eddie Peck). Kyle also wants to get out of the Abbott mansion, even though it was just renovated. READ THIS: What happened today on Y&R? The young lovers can't get enough of each other, so they agree that it's better for them to live together instead of with their families. They've been discussing where they should live. Claire wants to find a new home that isn't tied to tragedy or their family. Kyle just wants to find a house as soon as possible. He's ready to throw his Abbott money at the perfect one. However, Claire wants Kyle to listen to her needs. She doesn't want to live with his family. She would rather find a new place where they could start fresh and make new memories. READ MORE: Find out what happens next on Y&R. There's just one problem: Summer Newman (Allison Lanier). She learned that two of her employees are leaving Marchetti, so she had to make travel arrangements to Europe to find new replacements. Summer went to the Abbott mansion to say her goodbyes to Kyle and Harrison. Kyle shared the news that he's moving in with Claire. Summer asked him to share the news with their son once she returned. But now that Summer is gone indefinitely and there are no plans to recast the character, Kyle won't be able to move in with Claire. Did Summer pull this move to keep Kyle and Claire apart? Will Kyle keep Summer's promise, or will he break it? We will just have to see for ourselves.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Young and the Restless Shocker! Does Claire Have a Secret Evil Twin?!
Just when we thought The Young and the Restless had exhausted the chaos surrounding Claire Grace, a wild theory is shaking up Genoa City: What if Claire isn't the only 'miracle child' Jordan manipulated? Buckle up, because fans are whispering about the jaw-dropping possibility of a secret evil twin! Could Crazy Aunt Jordan's (Colleen Zenk) obsession with revenge have extended beyond Claire? The woman was twisted enough to fake baby deaths, kidnap family members, and psychologically torment Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and her very own nephew. So who's to say she didn't have two babies under her control? What if Jordan cloned her experiment – raising one as Claire (Hayley Erin), and another as a more ruthless, unhinged backup plan? MORE: Will Kyle and Claire ever live their dream? Imagine this: Claire is finally finding peace, rebuilding bonds with Victoria and Cole (J. Eddie Peck), when BAM – a mysterious new woman appears in Genoa City. She looks exactly like Claire but with colder eyes, a sharper edge, and a mission to destroy everything her sister is rebuilding. This evil twin could be everything Jordan wished Claire had become: manipulative, vengeful, and totally lacking remorse. She could start sowing seeds of chaos immediately. She could start posing as Claire to wreck her relationships, frame her for crimes, and drive a wedge between her and her fragile new family. And just think about the drama if The Great Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) mistakes the twin for Claire and lets her inside the family fold! MORE: Should Claire trade Kyle for Holden? The potential for shocking storylines is endless. A deadly showdown in the Newman mansion? A stolen identity twist? Maybe even a secret alliance between the twin and another Genoa City villain? It's juicy, unpredictable, and right on brand for a soap that knows how to drop a bombshell. If Claire's got a twin, Genoa City better watch its back. Because one Claire Grace was already complicated enough…two could be deadly.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Does Claire Have Blinders On When It Comes to Kyle on Y&R?
We're already seeing issues in Claire's relationship with Kyle. She claims to know him better than everyone else. But does she really? Every time he acts out of character or out of her perception of the perfect man, she seems surprised. Claire tries to rein him in, but it's unlikely to last long on The Young and the Restless. Y&R fans have been buzzing about Claire's (Hayley Erin) relationship with Kyle (Michael Mealor). The two couldn't be any more different. Claire is desperate to retain her role as the 'good girl of Genoa City.' This has us wondering whether Claire has an evil twin. Meanwhile, Kyle is struggling with his different sides. He shared this problem with his mom, Diane (Susan Walters). Every time Kyle acts out, especially around Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Claire tries to control him. She questions him and presses for more information about his behavior. NEXT: Did Summer halt Kyle and Claire's plans on Y&R? Claire is nervous about Kyle's past with Audra, and understandably so. Audra is a gorgeous woman who's confident and secure with herself. She always gets what she wants. Plus, she's devious and knows Claire's grandfather, Victor (Eric Braeden), who will do anything to break up the star-crossed lovers. But is keeping one's man in check the secret to a happy relationship? Kyle might get tired of Claire's controlling ways. Claire has yet to see this side of Kyle. He's typically impulsive and does the wrong thing. She hopes that she can steer him straight. This shows us that she doesn't know him as well as she thinks she does. Claire created this idea of Kyle in her head that she fell in love with . MORE: The problem with Claire's relationship with Kyle on Y&R. When he doesn't fit her picture-perfect image, she gets a little testy and pushy. Arguably, Claire has the right to have an opinion, especially when it affects her relationship with Kyle. As for Kyle, he would rather that Claire didn't have an opinion. They both want a stable and trusting relationship. It'll be interesting to see who will break this trust first.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young and the Restless Spoilers May 28: Traci's Homecoming Shocker
The Young and the Restless spoilers for Wednesday, May 28, see Traci return home to a shock. Plus, Kyle and Claire work their plan while Victor gives Nikki a special gift. It's going to be a day full of drama, and you won't want to miss one single moment of the action in Genoa City. Traci (Beth Maitland) left town shortly after everything with Alan/Martin (Christopher Cousins) went down. She'd thought she was going to get married, but instead, it turned out the man she thought she was going to spend the rest of her life with was somebody else. Martin had kidnapped Sharon (Sharon Case) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) in a crazy attempt to prove his prowess as a therapist. Now, Traci returns home to quite a change. For months now, Diane (Susan Walters) had tried to redecorate the Abbott mansion and put her mark on it. Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Jack (Peter Bergman) loved it. Now, it's time to see how Traci feels about the dramatic change. Even though she knew it was coming, it's bound to be a shocking change. Is this shock a pleasant one, or something bad? MORE: Find out what happens this week on Y&R. Kyle and Claire (Hayley Erin) have slowed things down. Claire put off moving in with Kyle to try to earn Victor's (Eric Braeden) approval. She created a plan to help her grandfather throw her grandmother a party in an attempt to win him over. Kyle is somewhat on board with Claire's plan, but he's not so sure it'll work (neither are we). Now, Kyle and Claire put their plan in motion. Will this be enough to win over Victor? Somehow we doubt it, but the party will surely be nice…right? Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) knows who Victor is. She realizes that his negatives and positives, and she's chosen to be his wife. Now, Nikki receives a special gift from Victor. What will it be?
