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Planting in an existing border of shrubs to generate colour
Planting in an existing border of shrubs to generate colour through the year but mainly in summer using Agapanthus, rudbeckia Goldstein, penstemon and other plants Planting in an existing border of shrubs with perennial...
Direct sowing of foxglove and aquilegia seed
Direct sowing of foxglove and aquilegia seed Sowing foxglove and aquilegia seed directly sown into flower borders for additional colour Both plants will self-seed and can be left to naturalise in the border, providing...
keeping your plants upright with supports
One of the most important jobs in your garden in the winter is to make sure the plants will be supported next year and have some protection from heavy rain and winter and in...
Mulching your borders and leaky irrigation
One of the keys to creating a low maintain flower border is to use mulches to prevent annual weed growth and to retain moisture. Before mulching for the its a good idea to add...
Renovating and existing border
Renovating and existing border is all about planning ahead. If the border does not have any difficult weeds rather than weed it by hand its often easier to remove any existing plants such as...
Creating a compost heap for free
The quickest and easiest way to create a compost heap is to use some old builders’ pallets.Ideally one pallet on the base and three pallets around three sides leaving the front open.As you fill...
How to clean your glasshouse
Its important to clean your glasshouse at the end of the season to remove the pests and disease that will use the milder climate in the glasshouse to overwinter as eggs or spores ready...
Autumn lawn care
With the summer being very dry one of the most important jobs with your lawn is to spike it with a fork once the soil become soft again with the autumn rains. With a...
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...