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members constantly mention garden size-usually to emphasize smallness-here in reno, nv. my 1/3 acre(how much is that in hectares?) is considered small-although because everything is planted the actual garden size is larger than most and about all i

Ive just found a new plant growing in my garden, it's close by my Hibiscus Shrub, could the new small plant be another Hibiscus growing? Jacqui the happy amateur gardener If it looks like one it probably is. My neighbour gets a forest of seedlings

Hi, Just bought a couple of young delphiniums from the GC.  They are about 2 inches in height and have about 4 small leaves. Is it better to overwinter these in pots or plant them now in the garden ?   Are there still slugs about as they love

Watch Monty Don's video demonstration on collecting leaves and storing them to create leaf mould, with storage techniques for both large and small gardens.autumnMore on leaf mould and compostingHow to build a leaf heapAdvice on collecting autumn

In gardening, this term is used for any plant that is native to alpine zones of the world. This zone is identified as being below the permanent snow line and above the tree line. Alpines have many adaptations to this environment, including deep

hi I would like to buy this plant but don't want yo grow it in a tub  could I dig a large hole in my small bit of garden and fill it with  acid soil would it still grow well  many thanks  margaret

Hi all!  I think I have flea beetles munching on an unidentified small tree in my garden. Can anyone advise me whether this needs action, or should I live and let live?! The mystery tree is next to blackcurrants and gooseberries. Thanks

I have a small plastic compost outside the back door, when full, it goes into the main bin at top of garden. As it gets fuller, I have noticed bugs? on the sides, they look a bit like small maggots. Anyone got any idea what they might be please

We would like to plant an attractive tree in our small garden. The area we anticipated using to plant it, gets quite water logged during periods of heavy rain but dries out when weather is dry. Can you suggest some trees that might be suitable

My wife owns a cottage in Lyme Regis with a small garden - we are looking for a friendly gardener to keep it looking neat and tidy. It is mostly just keeping a small lawn trimmed (mower supplied) and a bit of light weeding and pruning to keep