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left hand Secateurs
Any advice on buying left hand Secateurs. Any lefties out there with recommendations Good buys / Bad buys kevin
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Vine Weevil in the house
Found one crawling up kitchen wall last night, I had a problem with them a few years back and traced it to a Mother in Laws Tongue which I suspected must have been attacked by them coming from a new houseplant plant I'd brought in. Can't see any damage on any plants leaves, is the only way to check to take plants from the…
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going to dig up patio / alter patio to grow veg
Hi I've decided to seriously alter my patio and grow veggies. I do have some raised beds already but I'm going to expand them and make use of the space. I'll get rid of my flowing plants, leave the fruit trees and rosemary and plant vegetables. I'm talking still about a relatively small area. I'm also thinking of using a…
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Reusing last years grow bag
Hi I didn't get round to getting rid of the grow bag I used last year for growing tomatoes and haven't had a chance to get a replacement for this year yet. Can I reuse the one from last year? Can I use it as is, or should I replenish nutrients somehow? I only have a very small yard garden so can't mix it with any existing…
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How to acidify soil
One of our camelias is looking a bit yellow but I can't get out to buy some sequestered iron. Anyone know other ways of increasing the acidity of soil other than that?
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growing Tomato's
for the last couple of years I have grown my own toms, this year I would like to grow something different to the usual red ones. I have seen stripped and black ones, but due to the current situations going out to by plants is not important so any suggestions of somewhere online I can get them from? plants ideally but will…
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Cheap and ecological lawn mower recommendation
Hi money saving experts, Can anyone recommend a cheap and easy to use quality lawn mower? I want something that will last, and won't harm the wildlife in my garden. I have frogs, snails, and the odd hedgehog! Many thanks, Ben
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Laying new lawn
Hoping for some help here.. Our back garden floods a little with heavy rain, reason being is the gardens behind us are about 2ft higher, meaning their rain water drains into our garden.. So firstly im going to put a drain where the flooding is worst, French drain, but I want two raise my garden by about 6 inches. My…
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Any advice on a wildflower area?
I have an area of lawn that is difficult to mow, so wanting to let it do its own thing, and also perhaps introduce some native wildflowers. The area is around 8m by 3m and borders a beech hedge, part of it is in shade, part in sun. Does anyone have any recommendations for plants, or do's and don'ts?
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groming tomatoes indoors
I'm not having a lot of success with houseplants at the moment and have recently killed offf an apidistra. :o I have however managed to grow some tomatoes outside for the past 2 years - 1 year outside and one year in a small plastic greenhouse. I have quite a bit of space in the bathroom and was wondering whether to try…
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Neighbour cut our tree down without permission.
On Sunday, we were out in the garden as it was nice and sunny. The neighbours were out as well (they have lived there for two years) and the woman called out to us and asked me if I could cut the top off our holly tree. I said that I would tidy it up a bit, particularly the bit next to their fence. Anyway, we finished our…
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Artificial foliage for fencing
We have a 6 foot fence at the back of the house with vertical slats that can be seen through. Has anyone used artificial foliage to screen theirs and if so what did you use please. I do like to look before I buy but most of it is only available online. Costco have the bamboo type screens in at the moment but not too keen…
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Aldi Gardenline grass trimmer.
Does anyone know where I could possibly buy a new charger for this strimmer? The lead of mine has completely snapped. Have rung Aldi and they say not available.
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Trees falling into garden who is responsible
In the bad winds a few days ago several of our neighbours fir trees fell into our garden. They've done damage to the pond, the liner must have been pierced as it's gradually going down. Who should get them taken away, we don't want to have to pay. Hubby has remarked to the neighbour several times about the danger of the…
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Plants from 59p at Lidl
In time for spring, Lidl is selling plants and bulbs, with the cheapest available at 59p. Stock could vary but you might find a six-pack of strawberry plants for £3.49, a Primrose for 59p and a Hydrangea for £5.99, as well as bags of compost from 99p. This 'middle of Lidl' offer will continue only while stocks last.
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When to Start Planting: Tips for a Beginner
After spending all my adult life living in rented flats, I finally have my own house and my own (quite large) garden. It's a bit of a jungle at the moment and I can't wait to get started turning it into a colourful sanctuary. I'm a keen houseplant owner, but I've never done anything outdoors before. I'm sure I'll have many…
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Camellia advice pretty please
Hi all. We had a dandy Camellia in the last house and since moving I’ve had to start from scratch on our bland undersized newbuild canvas. I’ve made a sort of ok bedding area at the sunniest aspect of the garden and have deliberately left a spot for a tree, ideally a new Camellia. Sourcing one isn’t the problem, the local…
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Parsnips advice please
I've decided to grow parsnips for the first time, hoping to cheat by buying plug plants but they refuse to be transplanted apparently, so sowing seeds is the only option. They'll be in an old field trough, about 6ft x 2ft and 2ft deep, in a very open siruation and full of our own compost. Advice needed please! We are in…
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Water saving tips
Hiya :) Looks like a lot of areas are going to have a prolonged period of no rain so I thought it might be an idea to share tips for conserving water. My waterbutts are running low and I'm looking for ideas really. This is what I'm doing so far: - only water by hand, and only water in the evening. Make sure the water goes…
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Good gardening trouser?
I need to replace my gardening trousers, which have been on their last legs for several months. I bought them (Engelbert Strauss trousers - their description: "A collection with unmistakable hardware character. e.s. prestige* with features of the highest technical level. Robust and tough canvas for the mission on the edge.…
