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is important as it is where the roots of the new plant will develop. Trim off the small flap of excess bark with a knife.Remove the lower pairs of leaves so that the cutting has a length of bare stem that can be cleanly inserted into the compost.Dip the cut end

, or whenever the plant becomes pot bound. Carefully lift the plant out of its pot and clean off the old compost. You may need to cut the pot open if it is pot bound.Examine the root ball closely and trim off any dead or damaged roots using secateurs or snips

the corners tightly together to stop compost spilling through the gaps. Fix in place with stakes in each corner, as in step 2.To keep the structure stable, wire the pallets together at each corner. Trim the tops of the stakes with a bow saw.Wire the last

area, work off a plank of wood to avoid walking on the turf. Leave awkward shapes to the end before trimming the turf.To create a clean edge, cut off any excess turf with a sharp knife. Bang the turves all over with the back of the rake to ensure

. Choose non-flowering sideshoots from either side of the main stem.Trim below a leaf joint to take a cutting about 7.5cm long. Carefully remove lower leaves so that the cutting has a length of bare stem that can be cleanly inserted into the compost

the feature is completed.Place two house bricks on each side of the pump, ensuring that their upper level is slightly higher than the top of the pump. Fill the pan with clean water, to just below the level of the trimmed pond liner.Lay the plastic

only a minimal distance) is probably only relevant to those 88% with larger gardens outside large urban centres, but the other (delay cutting until late winter) is already finding favour in my garden. Although we did a bit of trimming earlier

has been trimmed down to look like a giant hedgehog and the sycamore seedlings sprouting from the lawn show that we were once overshadowed by trees now reduced to inglorious stumps.But, no matter, we're here for the fine sea views, the quiet solitude

Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a field hedge near my house. A hedge consisting of about 60% hawthorn, with other shrubs added to make up the difference. At one time it was laid, trimmed and maintained but today just two trees remain

A few weeks ago, I was rather disparaging about some gardens local to me, which are so immaculately laid out, so minimalist, and so trimmed, that they are all but devoid of wildlife. I now intend to take my anti-gardening stance further (this may