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How to help garden birds in spring

By Gardeners' World on 19/07/2011 11:53:56

Follow Chris Beardshaw's advice on helping garden birds in spring. He explains the different feeding requirements of young and adult birds, how birds can help with pest control and offers tips on positioning nesting boxes.springMore on garden birds


How to choose a lawn mower

By Gardeners' World on 20/07/2011 11:39:38

Consult Joe Swift's video guide to buying the right lawn mower for your garden lawn. Joe talks through the fors and againsts of different models, including push cylinder, electric, cylinder, petrol cylinder, an environmentally friendly ethanol


How to maintain a petrol lawn mower

By Gardeners' World on 01/10/2010 14:22:29

Learn how to carry out basic lawn mower maintenance on a petrol lawn mower, with Monty's video demonstration, including how to remove grass debris, check oil levels, and check blade edges.all-year-roundMore lawn mower adviceAdvice on maintaining lawn mowersVideo guide to choosing...


How to renovate your lawn

By Gardeners' World on 20/07/2011 11:47:01

Discover how to renovate a lawn with Monty Don's video project on preparing soil by digging, forking and raking before laying the turf.spring or autumnMore lawn care adviceHow to maintain a healthy lawnHow to repair a lawn patchHow to mow a lawn effectivelyHow to cut a clean lawn...


How to make a house martin nest

By Gardeners' World on 20/07/2011 12:00:32

in spring.1m x 150cm woodBalloonDrill or screwdriverNewspaperPaintbrushSawScrewsWater-based paintWaterproof PVA glueall year rounda couple of hoursPlace a round balloon in a vase, pointing downwards. Mix eight parts glue with one part water and stick strips


How to grow winter onions

By Gardeners' World on 20/07/2011 12:23:35

Learn how to grow overwintering onions for an early crop the following summer, with Chris Beardshaw's video advice. The video includes tips on spacing and planting depth.autumnMore advice on growing onionsRead Pippa Greenwood's blog on growing garlic and onionsMonty Don's guide t...


How to make a wooden planter

By Gardeners' World on 12/10/2011 11:30:46

be stained in any colour and won't rot.5cm x 5cm pressure-treated timber in these lengths: 9 x 100cm, 7 x 60cm, 23 x 40cm, 1 x 45cm3.45m length of 15cm x 1cm gravel boardSaw, drill, 3mm wood drill bitScrewdriver, try square, pencil, tape measure75 x 7.5cm


Growing raspberries

By Gardeners' World on 20/10/2011 13:38:46

. Tayberries and loganberries need 2.5-3m between each plant. After planting, cut them back to a bud 25cm above the ground. With tayberries and loganberries, cut them to the same height, but wait until after harvesting to do so.Find out moreCatch up with Sarah


How to grow blueberries and cranberries

By Gardeners' World on 19/07/2011 12:00:02

Discover how to create and maintain acid soil conditions for growing blueberries and cranberries, with Chris Beardshaw's step-by-step video advice.summerMore advice on growing fruitGrowing early strawberriesRaising new strawberry plantsHow to plant a blackcurrant bushVideo advice...


How to plant asparagus crowns

By Gardeners' World on 19/07/2011 11:42:53

BBC Gardeners' World blog on asparagus beetles, by Richard Jones


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