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What steps are important to take for planting in a gravel area?
What steps are important to take for planting in a gravel area? What must be considered that is unique for gravel areas?
Laying flags on soil
What is best to put underneath flagstone when placing them onto an old lawn. I have removed the turf already, but unsure of what to lay underneath the flags?
Painting over fence paint
Hi, my decking has been painted with fence paint and has stripped and worn when rained a few days later. Can I paint decking paint ontop of the fence paint or do I have to remove it first?
New laid turf very patchy
I had a new turf laid in September 2024 and did not cut the grass till November The grass was about a foot in height I hired a gardener to cut the grass first with the trimmer and then with the lawnmower Since then the turf has gone very patchy it looks as if at the patches the grass has been pressed and there is no sign of the grass growing there What is wrong with it? Can it be put right so that it looks like a nice neat proper lawn? Please advise what has to be done and how much will it cost? Thanking you in advance
Best way to get your garden done on a budget
What alternatives/choices do I have at my disposal should I wish to have my garden rebuilt but I don’t have the money right now to have the job done all at once? I suppose what I mean is, is there a way to have half the job done without the garden looking like it’s half-finished? Maybe an intelligent approach could be used to achieve this?
Growing and harvesting chicory
Is it possible to grow and harvest chicory in a garden in the UK?
advice on growing fruit and vegetables in the south of England
Which fruit and vegetables are most suited to growing in a raised garden bed in the UK? Does it vary depending on which part of the UK you live in? What can I grow here in the south of England that wouldn’t be possible further up north?
Will roses grow in the shade?
Is it possible to grow roses on a shaded wall and will it blossom?
How to tell crops are ready to harvest and eat?
How can I tell if the crops I am growing are ready to harvest? Aside from washing them thoroughly, what else should I do to make sure they are safe for eating? If washed well, can I eat say carrots that I have grown in the ground without cooking them?
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