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, I have had amazing results from both of mine, I've grown loads from seed. For me it's cold frames all the way.  From what you say that you want to grow,you can do this in a coldframe, and at a very low cost and they don't take up much space and very

. Living in suburbia and keen on house maintenance, I know there is always water available in guttering. Except in the most severe weather, the south facing roof will always thaw during the day providing water. As gardeners what birds need most, is cover

are a bold way to create a backyard patio to use as your own private getaway. Nestled in the front yard to replace an ever-thirsty lawn, they make for a low maintenance design. Pavers come in a range of sizes and shapes to fit a small space or create a

have had another couple of plants in there that have died but I think they were annuals and /or in general I like plants that are low maintenance so often try and if they don't survive move on ...but this is obviously a problem now... So far everything

dimensions be to be practical and low maintenance? @Audrey 2 - a tin bath makes a very good pond indeed (I know, I've got one). You could sink it if you want to, but you don't need to, my frogs are happy climbing into it via the wall trellis or the pile

to be cautious around bees, but bees (especially bumblebees) are one of the indicators of a healthy yard environment. I plant it. It's fabulous and it's low maintenance. It attracts bees which is a good thing. It has long roots to discourage weeds and doesn

they form nice evergreen mounds to offset other plants. Quite a low maintenance system too. But, what a glorious show hellebore orientalis provide. Well worth the space. I love them. I'm watching them building up for it now. Just need to get all those

have a few questions for you, though! When did you "start" your pond? How big is it? Whereabouts in your garden is it? What plants are there? Where did the spawn come from? i.e. did a frog/toad lay it in your pond or did you bring it from somewhere else

alpines and by this stage I'm getting anxious for phase 2 to get completed.  Regards,Steve    Looks very good, I have seen people ask for advice about low maintenace gardens for limited motor function so it will be good to show them what is possible

to a lawn. Nevertheless many people have done little wonders with them making it a pleasure to wander around the neighbourhood and view. Many (like mine) are low maintenance with gravel and grasses, others may just be a home-made mosaic with a small