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Ideas for planters on patio?

On 16/06/2012 in forum

We have bought two rectangular planters for our patio to sit under the kitchen window but have no idea what to put in them. We would like to use perennial cottage style plants (ideally purples/pinks) as with 3 children under 4, we do not always


Patio Apricot Tree Help!

On 08/05/2012 in forum

I have a patio apricot tree (prunus armeniaca) which I purchased in 2011. Last year it was a lovely tree and when the leaves came this year there were no signs of problems. However, the leaves now look to have been eaten by something, of which I can


Talkback: Patio climbers

On 28/11/2011 in forum

I would also recommend Adlumia Fungosa as a patio climber. Very pretty and not invasive. Also, on the endangered species list for many US states. I also grew lofos from a seed catalogue up a pergola. It took a little while to get going and when


Shrubs for patio pots

On 17/12/2007 in Plants

I'm always looking for plants that make an impact - things that will grab the attention and put on a good show. Seasonal bedding and bulbs are always popular, but many shrubs also grow well in patio pots.Over the years I've tried all sorts, from


Patio advice - replacing concrete

On 17/04/2013 in forum

Hello Any ideas how we could remove our unsightly concrete patio at the back of our house? I suspect the previous owners filled it to level the garden (previously you would have had to step up to the lawn), but years on, it's cracked, mossy


How to lay a garden patio

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Garden DIY

Lay a patio now and you'll enjoy the benefits each time you're out in the garden. It's not a difficult job, so put aside a weekend and you'll soon be entertaining friends, or enjoying a well-earned rest on your new patio surrounded by pots


Patio paving design tool needed

On 03/04/2013 in forum

Does anyone know of any online software that can help design the layout of patio paving? I want to replace my patio using different sized paving stones in a random effect, something like this..    I'd like a design tool that creates suggested


Patio Apple/Pear Tree

On 03/04/2012 in forum

I have recently bought a fruit tree called Patio Apple/Pear Tree,the guy at the Garden Centre claimed that it is a Dwarf Apple tree with a Pear Grafted onto it. Does this sound right to you? Also if it's true the apple and pear should pollenate each


Talkback: How to lay a garden patio

On 16/05/2012 in forum

Very helpful. Another job I'm going to try soon, but just a circle.... best to start small me thinks :) How much sand and cement will i need for a patio that is 8 foot by 10 foot Can you lay a patio over an exisiting patio?


Reusing clay soil to raise patio level?

On 15/10/2012 in forum

Hi all, We're digging out the clay soil in a problem area of our garden and to save ourselves from injury, thought it best to hire a small skip to put it in. We wonder now though, as we are laying a patio also, is is possible to reuse the clay


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