Hiya,I too had a garden with several no-go areas last year (new house). The no-go areas were just full of rubbish and things. As I am only a...
Thanks for the replies, everyone. So I won't worry about the ants, and I'll leave the bin itself alone from now on, and only poke in little holes...
Hi everyoneI made hubby turn the compost over a bit today (it's in a round black compost bin, the kind the council subsidise, with a slot at...
Forgot to add: all vegetable suggestions must be on the fool-proof side. I am happy to water, weed and feed as necessary, but don't know any more...
On Saturday, I finally managed to persuade hubby to build me a raised veg patch. It is 1 m x 2.5 m, and 30 cms deep (the depth of two gravel...
Hi guys, thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming. I will look into akebia quinata, it looks pretty. Vigorous is good, I like vigorous. As...
My precious mongrel girlie turned 5 recently (well, we don't know her actual birthday, this is the b'day which she has for insurance purposes). We...
She is a beauty! Keep us posted with lots of pictures!
Thanks for the quick replies, guys! This forum is magic.Re. the weeds: will dig them out pronto. As you can see, I neatly weeded around the...
I love them! And I will be putting in two (smaller ones) myself this weekend (a bit late, but we have to remove tons of concrete first). Was the...
Hi allOK, so I have been doing some pottering and tidying round the garden and I noticed a few things that I would like help and advice with....
So, do you reckon buckets would do it (the 10 litre ones) with holes drilled in the bottom? B&Q sells them for 99 p I think. If I got 5 and potted...
I want to see the 7 dogs! Anyone else on here want to see 7 waggy tails?
Hi, I have just ordered some potato patio bags from marshalls (tall tough plastic kind of bags), but I see on here that people use all sorts of...
Hi, sorry to jump in someone else's thread, but I'd also like some strawberries which will fruit this year. Can someone tell me where I can buy...
I was thinking the same as Freddy - something should go across the width of the garden to break up the length visually. And as you wander down the...
My seeds have mostly germinated, some are bigger than others, but generally, I am pleased and hope to see them through into adulthood. That means...
oooh, your car looks just like my Polo, Paul! :D :D
Thanks for the very detailed replies. Will have to let you know how I get on. Hubby was not pleased when he saw what I have planned for him -...
Ha, you've never tried taking my hubby to a garden centre. He refuses even to leave the car. He'd rather go clothes shopping any day! :cool:
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