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on their own to make perfect compost. Most piles have too much nitrogen, especially if the main source is from grass cuttings and kitchen waste - the result is an evil-smelling sludge. Equally, an excess of carbon will significantly slow down the composting

Hello all, has anyone made or heard about making a wildflower turf out of old blankets/ towels cut up and put into seed trays then covered with a bit of compost, then sprinkle wildflower seeds on top - to make a wildflower garden. Any help please

makes it heavy while adding no benefit at all. There is no need for any form of inoculation. I cover my compost with an old carpet but I'm dismayed by the near immediate appearance of woodlice - and the large quantity that starts to thrive under the warm

wear them to bits on the garden, as no-one else can see me. And then they go straight into the bin. The frames from my old plastic greenhouses, sans covers, make good staging in the greenhouse and I have another in the garage for all my sundries

This heart-shaped frame will create instant impact for Valentine's day without breaking the bank. You can make your topiary frame with a metal coat hanger, a cane and some garden wire. Ivy plantTerracotta potWire coat hangerThin garden wire25cm

these leaves and bark or if they will make leaf mould. Not sure how they will break down as they seem to last forever. Thanks. Oh, we laughed out loud at : “These creatures make a great soil conditioner when dead…” even though it is a sobering thought. Makes

need to build a path, and would like to make one like this, but an hour on the Internet hasn't turned up either the material or the method. Where should I look? Hello, Have you tried local salvage merchants? You might get some insipration from them

Follow Rachel de Thame's step-by-step video guide to making a Christmas wreath, using plant material gathered from around the garden, such as camellia leaves and berrying ivy.DecemberMore Christmas projectsMaking home-made Christmas decorations from

tree.More Christmas decoration ideasMaking home-made Christmas decorations from poppy and teasel seed headsMaking Christmas candlesMake a Christmas wreath video projectChristmas pansy container projectMaking a Christmas wreath

Follow Joe Swift's step-by-step video demonstration to making your own rustic plant supports for climbers, from bamboo canes.all year roundMore on plant supportsCreating a metal obeliskConstructing a hazel trellisMaking a spiral plant support