When a wind storm a few years ago brought down the fencing between my house and two of the neighbours, we didn't even bother with who is...
Thanks @peteThe stuff I used for my front garden, that I really like, is 40mm blue slate chippings (e.g. 40mm Blue Slate Chippings | Buy Direct...
Thanks everyone! I will do some research regarding the membrane. I think drainage should be OK but I can take the opportunity to improve the layer...
Thank you, some great ideas there! I actually love slate chippings - I have already replaced the lawn that used to be to the front of the house...
Thank you :smile: Good point about the bark chippings! I had already rejected the idea, I just included it in the list because I did consider it...
Thank you! Yes, the only reason I included artificial grass in the list is that it is an option in general, but I would never go for it myself. I...
Hi,My partner and I have decided to take in a dog who is being rehomed, and he suffers with really bad itching when he comes into contact with...
There are a handful of mahonias with that type of leaf, but Soft Caress is the best known one, probably for good reason. In the past I bought 3 of...
Interesting. I am not a composter myself so I can't really advise but what I am trying this year is gathering all fallen leaves from my plants,...
Thanks @fairygirlYes, I have read that they hate cold wind. I am debating whether to use fleece (and also cover the pot with bubble wrap) or to...
Hi.Regarding the lavender, presumably you mean Stoechas. While that is sometimes referred to as French Lavender, most commonly it is referred...
Today I:Moved two flowering quinces from the ground into pots. One is to be gifted. Moved two different flowering quinces from large pots to...
Thanks again for the helpful tips @fairygirl I followed your guidance regarding the compost and planted today.Before that, I had to move the...
Good point about drainage versus overwatering @fairygirl. I meant that it isn't very forgiving of wet feet, but it is a good distinction as that...
Hi @simone_in_wiltshireA lot of it is trial and error to be honest, but I have read that they do well in pots (if we are talking about the more...
Hi,I recently moved 2 large-ish pots to my patio. As my garden is Northwest facing, for most of the day the area is shaded.Inspired by a...
Hi,I know you referred to climbing roses but rambling roses have a similar use and are considered much more disease-resistant. Most rambling...
@ViewAhead I actually prefer the yellow colour personally (it's one of the main colours I use in my garden) but I like the love for Lonicera BG! I...
I must admit, there aren't many evergreen plants that I like, so I chose to focus on plants that I love and take the hit in Winter instead. (I...
@Plantminded your garden is gorgeous no matter the season - so well curated and looked after :love30:
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