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my large magnolia was storm damaged two years ago and had to be cut back to the main trunk and has grown about one hundred new shoots, it is now a thick ball 3 meters high & wide.it has flowered twice this year and looks very healthy.can i maintain

's growing in front of a fence and will only be seen from the front and side. A rough pyramid is probably your best bet as it looks reasonably natural and can be maintained fairly easily.

Create your own container display of marginal plants by following Chris Beardshaw's video advice on which compost to use and plant recommendations.summerMore advice on ponds and marginal plantsHow to maintain a healthy pond video project

Watch Joe Swift's practical video demonstration on choosing marginal plants for a garden pond. Plant choices include Cyperus involucratus, Equisetum hyemale and arum lily.summerMore water gardening projectsGrowing marginal plants in a containerMaintaining

container, with Chris BeardshawHow to maintain a garden pondCreating a summer patio pondMaking a bubbling water feature

Joe Swift offers step-by-step video advice on propagating water lilies by division, with information on when to do it and a practical demonstration of dividing and potting them on.springMore on garden pondsGrowing marginal plants in a containerMaintaining

Watch how to lay turf and establish a vigorous lawn with Monty Don and Chris Beardshaw's video advice, as they turf a garden area at Berryfields.spring or autumnMore lawn care adviceHow to maintain a healthy lawnHow to renovate a lawnHow to lay turf

Discover how to renovate a lawn with Monty Don's video project on preparing soil by digging, forking and raking before laying the turf.spring or autumnMore lawn care adviceHow to maintain a healthy lawnHow to repair a lawn patchHow to mow a lawn

Monty Don talks through the process of choosing a good pair of secateurs for pruning, looking at a variety of styles, to help you select a pair to suit your needs. all year roundMore practical garden projectsHow to prune your plantsMaintaining a

Isn't 180 degrees celsius a bit to hot for cucumbers??Soak each pot well and let the water drain through. Then move the seedlings to a warm, sunny windowsill to maintain a temperature of at least 180°C. You should see the seeds germinating in 7