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Question Can you recommend some plants for a container in a shady area to the front of my house? Answer As a guide you need to look for plants with fleshy leaves as these...

Question I am building a new Glasshouse. How can I build the base? Answer A glasshouse base needs to be about 100mm deep.The way we construct them is to level the ground, then using...

Question What evergreen plants should I choose for containers in a shady position? . Answer Suitable plants for growing in as follows: Skimmia Japonica Rubella Euonymus Fortunei Forms Berginia Hebe Pagei For More information...

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Question I am laying a new lawn on an old one, do I need to kill the old grass first? Answer Yes, you do need to kill the old grass first.The best way to...

Question I have an existing lawn which is on a slight slope ie the garden is 30ft long and at one end is 200mm lower than say half way up the garden What I...

Question How can I improve my soil with the minimum amount of work? Answer Improving soil health is essential for successful gardening and plant growth. While there are various methods to enhance soil fertility,...

Question I am looking for suggestions for an evergreen hedge for a exposed position. Answer Griselina Littoralis or Griselinia Littoralis Variegata provide a good screen when planted as a hedging plant.They are happy in...

Question Can you advise me on the best type of compost for shrubs in containers? Answer Using a mixture of 50 percent multi-purpose compost and 50 percent John Innes soil based compost is the...