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Hello, I need some help choosing plants for a tiny circular raised bed. It is about 1 metre in diameter and has a pole in the centre with a dovecote on top. It is in a sunny position all summer but probably half shade in winter. The main problem

Dear all, I'm planning to plant my first bulps this year, and would like to start with the easiest of tulip and daffodill. May I know if i could put them both in one big pot at different layer as they come out at different time of the season

that burning it actually made it grow better! BUT you must choose a windless day, damp down surrounding areas first and have a hosepipe on hand incase it gets out of hand. Mine went up in seconds and the heat coming off it was amazing. That said, a few months

Hi I would like to plant three small fruit trees;apple plum and pear. How much space do I need and what varieties would be best? Thanks Hello Helga, Do you want to produce fruit? If so you'll need some pollinators. These are trees of other varieties

Collect and compost autumn leaves Cut back suckers growing around the base of treesVisit garden centres to choose bulbs and bedding for spring displaysMow lawns less frequently now grass growth is slowing downComplete new lawn laying projects during

Hi all, I'm new here, I'm hoping someone can help me choose between these two climbing roses, I was set on Indigoletta (Azubis) but I've just seen Waltz time in the J.Parkers catalogue and now I'm not sure. Has anyone grown either or both of these

nigrescensLarge, glazed containerCrocksPebbles or gravelLoam-based compostChoose a container that suits the shape of your plant and put crocks in the base for drainage.Add a layer of pebbles or gravel to improve drainage and add weight in order to stabilise

The whole idea of successful plantings of ground cover is that you choose the sort of plants that will spread and therefore cover the ground.  As you have covered the ground with landscaping membrane even if you make holes in it to plant plants

with the added grass cuttings, helps to accelerate the composting process.More on leaf mould and compostingHow to build a leaf heapFollow our video guide to making leaf mouldChoose plants for autumn colourHow to build a compost binPractical guide to making garden

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