How to compost autumn leaves
Although a little hard work is involved, these fallen leaves are valuable; they can be composted, making a rich organic mulch and soil improver, given a little time and encouragement. Compost created from fallen...
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How to care for your hedges
A hedge can be an important part of a property such as a house. Often providing privacy and screening unwanted views and overlooking windows etcIt’s important to maintain your hedge as replacing it can...
How to renovate your lawn in the autumn
Traditionally autumn is the best time to renovate and improve your lawn. With the weather turning cooler but with the soil still warm from the summer sun it’s easy to spike or use a...
Creating a stream in your garden
Watch the GardenAdvice Team start to create a garden stream in a garden. Creating a stream in your garden can be a wonderful way to add a peaceful and natural element to your outdoor...
Growing acid loving plants on a neutral or alkaline soil
Neutral and alkaline soil with a soil pH of 6.5 and above in most cases is not the best soil for growing acid-loving plants such as azaleas and Rhododendrons.If you have garden soil with...
How to care for lavender
Caring for Lavender in Your Garden Late August and early September offer the perfect opportunity to start pruning your lavender in preparation for the cooler months. Pruning is essential to keeping lavender healthy and...
Supporting your climbers and wall shrubs
After investing your time and money in establishing your climbing plants such as clematis armandii and wall shrubs including ceanothus it’s important to safeguard your plants by creating a sturdy framework that will support...
Creating a garden with GardenAdvice – Garden design
If you are planning a new garden or starting on renovating an existing garden we have several services which will help you team up with a Gardening expert from GardenAdvice to help you from...
How to create a wildlife friendly roof garden
Although it might not seem suitable at first glance producing a wildlife garden on a roof or terrace might not seem possible often it’s the perfect situation, especially in an inner city.Although a city...
How to deal with Fuchsia Gall Mites
Fuchsia gall mite was found in mainland Britain in 2007. It has become a frequent enquiry to the GardenAdvice Gardening Advice service, especially from southern England. It has also spread northwards and into Wales. The...
