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Sempervivum succulents/houseleeks?

On 01/05/2012 in forum

to read up on how to look after them also. Cheers Wintersong wrote (see)   Hello Leadfarmer - I bought a pack of 6 plants from my local garden centre and I know that Homebase stock them in the Spring- i think you will find them readily available - look


Talkback: Cats in the garden

On 23/07/2012 in forum

on the balcony and from there onto the rooftop of our building, which is horseshoe shaped, if i had a garden i still would let them out alone cos of all the cars and nasty cat haters. our neighourhood has dozens of posters at anytime of missing cats


How to choose secateurs

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

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


How to weed by hand

On 22/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Monty Don explains the benefits of hand weeding, demonstrating how to keep unwanted weeds at bay.all year round, particularly springMore advice on dealing with weedsHow to hoe effectivelyMaintaining a healthy lawnDealing with bramblesRemoving Japanese knotweed


National Wildflower Centre

On 11/04/2013 in Garden: Northern England

849Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Knowsley, Liverpool, Merseyside0151 738 1913www.nwc.org.ukL16 3NAOpen 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 10am-5pm. Adults £3.50, OAPs/children (5-16) £1.75. Card not valid on event days: 9 Jun, 6-7 Jul, & 4 Aug.parking,toilets,part-disabled,plants,refreshments,p...


How to deter slugs with copper tape

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Creative projects

Slugs may be diverted from your container-grown plants by fixing copper tape to your pots. The tape is thin, easy to cut and simple to apply. The copper will gradually turn green over time.A roll of copper adhesive tapeCraft pinking shearsall year round30 minutesCut a piece of ta...


How to plant an acer in a pot

On 13/09/2011 in Projects: Planting

can damage their leaves.More acer projectsPlant acer and ajuga in a containerDeal with acer tar spotBrowse acer varietiesAdd autumn colour to your garden


How to make tin can garden lights

On 22/07/2011 in Projects: Creative projects

These funky lanterns are easy to make and won't break the bank. Made from metal food cans, protected from the elements with spray paint, they'll last for years to come brightening up any area of your garden. Spray lots of lanterns all the same


How to make Christmas decorations

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Creative projects

These pretty outdoor tea light holders are made from birch logs, which you can often obtain from tree surgeons. The best size to go for is around 10cm in diameter, which is ideal for holding a tea light. Choose different heights for your tea light holders, to emphasize their rust...


How to make a house martin nest

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Garden DIY

it to the back board using screws.Paint the nest with a dark, water-based paint and finish with a coat of waterproof PVA glue.More on creating nest boxes for garden birdsMake a bird boxInstall a nest-box cameraBuilding a bird raft video projectAdd a green roof


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