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, roses, bamboo, I'm on acid so going to plant a rhododendron into my new bed , also buddlea , clematis , weigelia , viburnum .. Thanks stephanotis that's a useful site.Am keen on planting to attract wildlife so will also check out busy-lizzies suggestions

My sweet peas have been sown two differnt ways soaking over night and just sowing straight into compost filled toilet tubes. The soaked ones grew leggy but the other ones grew ok. They were both put in the same window sill to grow but are still

more on the west coast, especially in Cornwall.    Palms such as chamaerops are hardy here in Cornwall but most places I think. Slow growing and tropical. Yuccas look amazing but spiteful spines.  Phoenix canariensis grows everywhere down here too

gardeners are opting to grow their own fruit and veg. so their(the bees') services are more in demand! I have bees living in the drill holes that were made for my cavity wall insulation. They chirp like birds. Its amazing to watch them. as bees

from the council, which worries her greatly. I have noticed that some similar species sprout new growth vigorously from their bases when cut back to a bare stump. Could this be a cheap way to restart a more reasonably sized hedge, which will grow

the nursery grow in a hanging basket, but I did not have the courage or the faith in my watering abilities! I planted my camellia (no idea what variety - a freebie!) in my new acid soil bed last year but the leaves look a rather sickly yellow. The walls

Hi I have requested to plant a border at a local school and would appreciate some advice on the use of the following as set out by the head teacher, these are some of her likes:- Pieris Camelia Roses? Weigela Rhododendron Hypericum Azaleas

My favourite in the winter is the Sarcococca - smells so sweetly and for a great distance. My late husband was blind for 15 years and I filled the garden with scented plants for his sake. His favourite was Sweet William and I still grow lots

with holes and used Asda multi purpose compost and raised pot up on two bricks for drainage.Will this compost be ok? i am also feeding with miracle grow every two weeks.Wouls be grateful for your answer on this many thanks. I have a rhododendron, a pieris

neutral-ish garden soil, I can grow winter heathers only. Not fussed on heather, anyway, after that frozen fortnight looking at endless heather, mountains and lochs through a mist of wind-driven raiin. Apologies to all forum members who live in Scotland