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Remove winter grime from patios and terraces with a pressure washerSow new lawns, choosing a grass mix that suits the type of lawn you wantSnip plain green shoots off variegated shrubsMow lawns on dry days if grass is growing stronglyDig out couch

I have planted French Marigold's in window boxes, but they are not doing so well, I have kept them watered could it be too hot for them on the patio, I have in the mean time moved them into the shade. The flower heads just keel over. Geranium

I have a 6ft L-shaped concrete block retaining wall creating a smallish sunken patio as part of my tiered garden.  It is very shady getting perhaps an hour of dappled sunlight in the morning and late evening. It is completely protected from the wind

and others by clicking on some more information on that link you sent. Thanks very much. Try it Spenno, there are loads in there. I've found a patio rose called Jean. http://www.roselocator.com/rose_locator/roses/patio_less_than_60cm/181_jean.php

Hello, I'm a novice container gardener with a 30cm diameter pot of (thriving!) moroccan peppermint on my patio, however, I've noticed recently that some of the leaves are white (or very very pale yellow) and some of the green leaves have small

Prick out petunia seedlings once they've developed two true leavesSow French and runner beans in pots Put up greenhouse shade netting if the sun is out and conditions are hotPlant up hanging baskets and patio pots with summer beddingBuy young plants

Keep window bird feeders topped up with seed to attract bluetits and sparrowsWash out flowerpots and seed traysMove patio pots to sheltered sites during cold periodsIf snow falls, knock it off the branches of evergreen shrubs and conifers to prevent

can i grow this in a large pot to save space  I hope so Alan, as we have had one in a large pot for two years now.. Davie-S No problems. I've a Patio Salix Kilmarnock, a lot smaller version then the one's usually seen planted out in the garden. Had

I am moving into a rental house and have been given permission to plant in the garden - as long as i don't alter the shape of the border.It is a very small garden (5x2meters, tops) with borders on the sides and a small patio of a similar size.I have