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The Christmas tree is the centrepiece of all the festive decorations. Ensure your tree looks different each year by adorning it with natural materials gathered from the garden. These decorations, made from rosehips, berries and raffia, provide

Does anyone know if it's possible to grow Weigela in containers. I took some cuttings from my daughter's garden last summer which are now in 5 inch pots, growing well and in full flower. The flowers are very pretty and slightly scented, so I would

of outdoor planters for container gardening on your patio, balcony and home landscape.Garden Planters My garden has become a bit of a hotch potch as I never seem to get on top of things before the nights draw in, almost pleased to hear somebody else has

in the garden/containers  now-or preferably start them off in pots under cover so they get a bit of warmth and a head start and plant out at the end of May Lovely - thanks for the advice, that's really clear & helpful. Welcome dahlia help.I agree with lazy

from the plant's roots. On the lawn or between the cracks in paving slabs, heaps of fine soil appear.Ants are persistent and it's almost impossible to eliminate them in the garden. You can flush them out from containers by giving the compost a thorough

Hi All, We have a south facing terraced house with a concreted over front garden that is about 4x2m. My cunning plan was to make this a low maintenance area using 3 pale terracotta containers in different sizes. The little one has that black

by now.Grey water is recycled water from the bath, shower or washing up bowl. While no longer fit for drinking, it's generally fine for using in the garden, as long as it's not too contaminated. I avoid using water from washing up, as it can contain

Hi all, I'd like my gardening club (primary school children) to grow hyacinths to take home at Christmas. I ideally would like to grow them in water so the children can see the roots. My problem is what kind of clear (everyday) container could I use

Make a bug boxEncourage helpful insects such as ladybirds, lacewings and bees into your garden by building them their own bug box. Giving them somewhere to shelter or hibernate, this simple to build home is perfect for gardeners who want to look

Can anyone suggest an easy care flowering climber for a partially shady spot - to be grown in a container.  I have a rather bare concrete shed that I would like to cover - I would really like something fast growing and am a bit nervous about pruning