Do you know what this little devil is and how we can get it out of our beds and paths?
We have a raised area by the back door which is ideal for plants. Unfortunately it is also next to the oil burner. Are there any plants that could survive the oil fumes?
Do you know what this little devil is and how we can get it out of our beds and paths?
Could I please ask you what is the name of this plant? It’s growing in my patio.
When I was younger the seasons were defined as for example Nov, Dec & Jan. were winter. But I think that has now all changed, at least from a gardening point of view. You often see references to “early spring” or “mid spring” or “late spring” etc. I would consider March to be early spring … read more
I’m making leaf mould with sycamore leaves that have tar spot in plastic bags (with a few holes in the sides). Is it likely that the temperature will be high enough to kill the spores? If not, can I still use the leaf mould for young trees and shrubs?
I have this growing profusely between the block paving around the house We are surrounded by trees. Is it a weed or a moss and how could I treat it ?
I am new to gardening and have a large garden of which we have done little with over the last 12 years. I want to plant shrubs and perennials in a large bed which is approx. 4.5 metres by 1.5 metres and is at the front of my two storey house. Please give me tips … read more
I successfully propagated a number of hydrangea and roses from stems last year, however they all got destroyed in the winter storms when my small greenhouse was damaged. I’d like to get an early start on the season by propagating them again as early as possible and heard somewhere that taking cuttings from the underground … read more
I need to build up the level of my garden by 0.5m, how do i do this?I’m starting my garden from scratch and want to plant a lawn, shrubs and veg.
I seem to have all sorts of weird goings on at my place, here is another, i presume some type of mushroom, at first i though they were crow feathers but no, it’s the black ones rather than the cream mushrooms behind.
I have the attached in gravel/ stones, all over the place, looks like seaweed but i live in the country and miles away from the sea. Its slimy and very slippy if walked upon.
How can I improve the soil in my garden? It is dry and lumpy and seems to flood easily. When I dig into it, it doesn’t crumble. When I water the plants it seems to take time to drain.
I would like to store seeds in old plastic containers from multivitamins that have moisture eliminating tops. What would you recommend?
Last year, we appeared to have a batch of ground wasps in our lawn. They were brown, small and came up from the soil through tiny funnel like entrances/exits. They were gone by the end of June/early July, but they are back. How can I get rid of them so they don’t return next year? … read more
I have recently moved and in a certain area of the lawn it seems to be slightly boggy when you walk on it you sink but only just so boggy would seem not the right word more extremely soft. The rest of the lawn is perfect i know we havent had much of a great … read more
Whats the difference between Round up and Round up pro Biactive. which is best as a general weedkiller?
I have a beech hedge planted about 1 year ago.What is the best type of weed killer to use and when is the best time to spray . If I top it will it thicken.
We moved to our property four years ago but haven’t had the funds to deal with the garden. I’m determined to do a start myself this year but funds are limited and our garden is very water-logged. I know drains are needed but what ground work can I do to get started before we hit … read more
I’m living in Riverchapel and our back garden garden have a layer of surface water that stays for days at a time if it rains. We only get sunlight to the very back of our garden which helps with drying it off also the grass is very patchy. It is a 2 year old house … read more
Dear Gerry, I need to get somebody in to help me in the garden. I am worried about insurance; I have heard horror stories about contractors damaging property or, even worse, injuring themselves, while carrying out work and the property owner being liable. What sort of insurance should a garden maintenance contractor have? Is it … read more
I am starting a rural garden on an acre site which had heavy machinery compacting some of the soil while the house was being built. Parts of the grassed area shows where the compaction is worst. Will this ease with time? Our soil is clay.
I have a drainage issue, water not draining through the ground. What I have done is drove a steel bar down 20 inches into the ground and filled up with drainage stones(about 12-14 in). I filled up with water and only drained 1 inch in 4 hours. My intention was to have these holes about … read more
I have a Karcher power hose cleaner which is loosing hydrolic fluid, where can I get it serviced? Purchased in Woodies approx. 15 months ago but they are unable to advise. Tks.