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and has lost most of its leaves,the bottom line, is it a gonner, and should i cut it to the base and hope it regenerates We have a "herb patch" in our garden, a patch with a little concrete wall. It has rosemary, sage, garlic chives, oregano, lemon thyme

I got my allotment last year (30x30), have managed to clear it ALL and cover with black ground sheet and then cut out holes to plant in (just to get me going and prevent the 'allotment police' from complaining of neglect!)Most definitely made

I've got some hydrangeas in pots outside my front door. They're really tough and only demand decent watering to stay looking good. But this autumn I've been trying to ignore the little white patches of mildew on the leaves. I used to work in a

, many of which are in decline. And ground elder has flat, umbel-type flowers, which are particularly suited to butterflies and hoverflies. So it might be worth saving time and effort and just leaving your wild patch, as it sounds like it is already a

We have had so much rain here in Essex, ( ha ha drought!) and I have had a problem finding a dry spell to cut the lawn. I managed to do it yesterday as we had a dry morning for a change, but then I noticed these problems. We are on clay here

old tree roots.  Thankfully there isn't any hardcore  (the previous owners have cut corners on every piece of DIY I've found so far) but the ground is very compacted as you said.  I'm going to get compost at the weekend and dig it over properly then

i have an orriental patch at the back off my garden with two ponda one raised one sunk with a patio in between and a raised decking at the back on one side ive built it up with rocks and planted a new zeland flax in the corner and a cordiline with a

on the surface to discourage birds and cats. Once the grass starts to grow it can be given its first cut when it reaches 4cm high.AdamPrepare the ground thoroughly before sowing and try to avoid exposing the lawn to too much wear and tear during the first season

than you'd usually use for two plants. More plant inspiration for summer colourCreate a summer display of gypsophila, pratia and dianthus.Plant up a colourful summer container.Follow Sarah Raven's video advice on creating a cutting patch.Learn how

cover.More summer container displaysPotting up a summer display of scabious and thrift.Creating a summer cutting patch.Growing summer-flowering plants to attract bees.Planting ideas for late-summer colour.Learn how to plant up a summer hanging basket.