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cerastiodes around it.Arrange the gypsophila quite close to the edge of the pot, so it can spread and tumble over the cage to soften its appearance.AdamFor delicious fragrance, try Dianthus 'Pink Jewel' for its blooms that emit a traditional clove-like scent

can shoot up above the arrangement.Plant the zaluzianskyas around the edge of the bowl so they can tumble over. Fill the container with compost, to within 5cm of the rim, firming around the plants with your fingers to squeeze out any air pockets

. Surround with the lavender and soften the edges with the trailing bacopa.Top up the planter with compost, firming it around the plant roots with your fingers. Bring it under cover if frost is forecast.AdamAt the end of autumn, it's best to move

in the centre of the pot, then plant the trio of fennels in a circle around them. Tuck the sedums around the edge of the pot with the diascias in between. Top up the pot with compost, firming it around the plants with your fingers.The plants will happily

.Plant the roses in the centre of the bath, towards the back. Then evenly space the heucheras around the edge, filling in the gaps with the salvias and violas.Fill around your plants with compost, firming it with your fingers. Place the container in a sunny

condition - and you'll also save yourself some pennies when it comes to the annual service.Mow lawns and trim new edgesDig compost into borders to improve water retention Add copper rings to pots to protect plants from slugs and snailsAround the garden

of long grass around the edges of the lawn (which has no straight lines or clipped edges). I’m also far too soft with my frogs. When I cut down my tomato haulms the other week, I found five frogs snuggled together in the grow bag. I couldn’t bear to turf

of deadheading, they'll flower well into autumn.Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta White'This evergreen clematis is often sold tied to an upright stake, however, its trailing habit makes it perfect for the edge of a container. Partner the white blooms with spring bulbs

box as a template, cut out pieces of acrylic sheet for the door, roof and shelf of your greenhouse with a Stanley knife. Allow a small overhang for the roof.Cut strips of half-round moulding to fit around the edges of the acrylic door and roof and glue

there are no kinks in the entrance pipe.Push loose soil up around the edge of the pot and pipe, leaving the pipe's tip poking out above the surface. Place the slate over the top to keep the nest dry.AdamIf you find an old mouse nest in your shed, add this to your