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patio with circular bed

On 31/08/2012 in forum

I have built a new circular patio and have created a circular bed all around to enclose it. Ideally i would like to plant a small hedge, but dont want it to grow more than about a foot wide or foot high. I know box is slow growing but was looking


Pansy, thyme and ivy pot display

On 22/07/2011 in Pots & containers: Spring

herbsPotting up a container with scented herbs.Planting herbs in a hanging basket.Planting up a hanging basket with vegetables and herbs.Taking lavender cuttings.Growing myrtle and campanula in a window box.


Talkback: Insects - make your own bug box

On 26/04/2012 in forum

Thank you for all the bug box info and bee hotel I have been looking for projects like this i have been every were to find projects for my grand children, and here you are. fantastic. thank you. Will definitely be making a few of these! iv had a


topiary box plants

On 30/08/2012 in forum

i have sevaral box plants in pots had them about 4 yrs I want them to grow bigger so i have better shapes, instead of clipping them is it best to leave for a year or 2 then clip to shape It depends on how big you want the finished topiary


Talkback: Culinary herbs pot display

On 15/05/2012 in forum

can you grow forest flame from a cutting of an already healthly plant why does this pot need bubble wrap and polystyrene chips when other pots with herbs don't seem to? what is the bubble wrap for? This is for a window sill box, so I assumed


Re potting Box Balls?

On 07/04/2013 in forum

, but it was a long time ago I wasnt sure.  Yes, its the two box balls in the grey pots by the white door. I also have a 4th box ball growing in the garden border, you can see it in the photo below. Im planning a garden redesign where I intend to use more of them


How to pick tulips

On 22/07/2011 in Projects: Seeds and bulbs

Sarah Raven demonstrates the most effective method for picking tulips from the garden to ensure the best display indoors, without inhibiting next year's growth.MayMore advice on growing tulipsTreating tulip virusLayering bulbs in a pot


Around the garden job checklist - week 32

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Treat lawn weedsRemove suckers growing around or on stems of roses, trees and shrubsTrim box topiary and hedging


How to create a lavender garden

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Video projects

Watch Monty Don as he creates a scented garden using a variety of lavender plants, with suggestions for encouraging bushy growth.summerMore advice on growing herbsMedicinal herbs by Jekka McVicarPicking herbsRaising new mint plantsPlanting herbs


Problems with newly planted topiary box hedge.

On 19/06/2012 in forum

of these are growing just great, but one isnt looking too good. Now I bought these box plants from b&q there were about 10 in the pack haha! The one that currently isnt looking good has replaced one that wasnt good - in the same spot!?! Ok, took note of that about


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