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A small deep hole about 7cm across has appeared in the soil in my garden. There is no evidence of a mole so I'm wondering what has been burying under the earth.  Has anyone any ideas? Might be a rat I'm afraid. Rat does seem te most likely. Or mouse

The soil oop t'lotty has sudddenly warmed up and the greenhouse /coldframe pots can be brought out of the nursery to play in the big, real world.  despite many books and TV and radio programmes, I find that the best time for starting the season off

I am living on the island of sanday now and would like to plant a border of lavander outside the front of my croft. However because the location is a very sandy soil and is prone to the wind and sea spray from the nearby beach am concerned

I have come across over 10 of these larvae in my garden over the past few weeks and I don't know if they are harmful to the plants/veg I am growing. I have clay soil and have found these bugs/larvae in the earth in my veg patch and under lawned area

Hi, Growing hyacinth bulbs in vases ie without soil was discussed at a talk at my local centre a few weeks ago and I've hence just "planted" 3. I spotted in this months magazine that is says to grow in the dark for first 10-12 weeks

's had the deluge we have had this year could not with out major drainage cope.Plant pots are fine as long as they have the right mix of soil and grit as they become waterlogged too if they don't have the right drainage.If its not your garden you need

Soil typesYour soil type - sandy, loam or clay - determines which plant species you can grow. Knowing your soil type enables to you to choose the plants best suited to your garden. Soil type is identified the presence of clay, sand and silt

Learn how to improve the condition of your soil by sowing rye seeds to create green manure, with Monty Don's video demonstration and advice.summer and autumnMore advice on improving soilHow to mulch beds and bordersFeeding plantsImproving soil

Hi! I have sufficient old crazy paving slabs (ex council) to build a low wall, no more than 4 slabs high. This will act as the front of a rose bed and whilst it will do a limited amount of soil retaining, I am confident it won't need mortar

I think a lot more information is required Kevin A lot depends on the size of your plot, Kevin. if you have room, you could plant a tree which will take up some of the water. The most important thing before you start is to improve the soil