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and some very large shrubs which each cast their obliging shade. But I don't mind this location. Near the house I have Fatsia japonica (which I know is bigger than you want) and together both areas have hostas, Alchemilla Mollis, Crocosmia, Acanthus

the round....4 out of 7 plants are still growing but they have all been eaten....any ideas anybody as to what is eating the and what can I do ..Please !!! I have thought of putting some white fleecey stuff over the to prevent what ever is eating them getting

, camassia, choreopsis and loads of hostas. There are plants for sun and shade, dry and moist soils but you do need to check for acidity to grow some of them so google for info or check them out in the RHS Plant Selector - http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/

Sharp knifeRooting hormone (powder or liquid)Wire or stick CompostHeavy stone June - September 30 minutesSelect a suitably low-growing and pliable young branch that will bend down to soil level. Remove any side-shoots but keep the cluster of leaves at the end

gives plants a chance to establish before the leaves come out. She should mulch with more garden compost from time to time and give plenty of water to the new plants. She needs to plant things that would naturally grow in the shade of trees among dry

, have kept their handles.  Last year when I 'did' my hosta pots, I filled a large bright pink tub trug with grit and top of the pots discard for disposal, but the handles came off as you said, and now I am going to have to empty it small jar by small jar

photo here? Then I am sure you will get lots of advice.  Sorry - here we go!  Thanks. Do you get sun further up the fence? Maybe for about an hour a day (max) but most of it is perma-shade. Here is a site with some easy shrubs to grow in shade. http

it is decaying.  We have no damage on our hostas or on our delphiniums  I'm still crossing my fingers tho'  they are like the ones that came into the kitchen via a damp opening in the wall.They are very light with spots like a tiger and I don't know

.  Apart from veg, nearly everything in my garden is a perennial with the majority grown from seed (which can be a bit challenging, but I like that aspect!)  I do grow a few annuals, but mostly for fragrance and to plant-up a few containers and baskets

Parts of my garden have resembled something of a battleground this year. Why is it that all my favourite plants and crops have their very own pest to contend with? Grow lilies and you'll be hard pressed not to find lily beetle munching them. My