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will have turned into fine, dark leaf mould. Use it as a seed-sowing medium or mixed with equal parts of fine garden compost, loam and sharp sand for potting.Before you build your leaf heap, choose a position that's out of sight but easy to get at. It should

it to stand for a week, to allow the chlorine to evaporate.When filled, trim liner and underlay together leaving 10-15cm of overlap. Fold over the corners ready to fix on the planks.Lay lengths of decking over the four edges of the pond, parallel to the sides

for you, work out the most practical and comfortable height before you start building.More garden DIY projectsLay a path, with video advice from Monty Don.Lay your own patio.Build a raised bed.Construct a wooden planterChoose plants by flower colour

.If you're looking for further DIY inspiration, then watch our video on building a decked pathway, or consult our practical project on creating a patio.Hardcore: 850kg bag granular sub base MOT Type 1, 850kg bag sand, 25kg bag cement, breeze blocks 440x215

buy scaffolding planks from a builders' merchant or a timber yard.More garden DIY projectsBuild a raised bed from concreteVideo advice on making a raised bedMake a slate planterMake willow plant supportsMake a bird boxCreate a bat boxHow to fit

an existing greenhouse and know the name of the manufacturer, contact them first to see if they can supply a kit before heading for the DIY store.More on saving and using waterSaving water in your gardenAdvice on watering plantsInstalling an automatic watering

.More garden DIY projectsMake a brick barbecueBuild a raised bed.Monty Don gives video advice on how to lay a slab path Lay a decked pathway - video project with Monty

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

willow canes through the circle, so that they form a cross shape to support the plants.Stick four bamboo canes into the ground and thread the circle on top, securing it with string, to finish off your support.More garden DIY projectsMake a slate planter

it to the back board using screws.Paint the nest with a dark, water-based paint and finish with a coat of waterproof PVA glue.More on creating nest boxes for garden birdsMake a bird boxInstall a nest-box cameraBuilding a bird raft video projectAdd a green roof