ProWhich? have just updated their testing of insect repellants and in the June issue, they recommend Boots Repel Extra Strength and Jungle...
Your hedgehog is getting fat, you say? Have you thought that she might be pregnant? I'm not sure what time of year hedgehogs give birth but you...
Hi FleabagI think a ceanothus might struggle around the base of your tree. But if you want a ground cover type of plant that will colonise a...
Swedes are a veg that I've had poor results with when grown in a back garden. Mine either flop over and never swell up or make a promising start...
Er, yes. Probably. Sounds like you've got an ants' nest (or two) actually in the pots. If they're black ants, they'll start to farm aphids on...
Hmmm, those growths could have quite different causes e.g. insect attack, disease, virus, old age, physiological conditions.I think that...
Hi galaxysueI guess it depends what you want to use your French lavender for. If it's the flowers you particularly want, then pick them just...
In fact, you can do just the opposite to earthing up. When the bulbs really start to swell, you can scoop a little soil away from them to assist...
Hi FleabagYour terrace sounds like quite a challenge. I assume that it's in full sun as well as sharply drained? If so, I wouldn't worry...
BigBirdI admire ants for their organisation and industriousness but I'm afraid their interests clash with ours. Regrettably, I can't think of...
BarbamotoI reckon you can't beat a lawn edging tool (the one like a small spade with a semicircular blade) used in the Spring to redefine the...
Yup, that'll be pigeons. They just love to start their day with any young tender green leaves and pea plants are one of their absolute top...
Hi NickI'm not sure which type of cotoneaster yours is or what has caused that deterioration of the bark. No obvious sign of honey fungus. It...
I'd agree with Rhyeysgranny and just add that if you've got any doubts, go for veg that reaches maturity quickly. Then the shade doesn't seem to...
I've just finished reading ""The Suspicions of Mr Whicher" by Kate Summerscale.It's a fascinating research into a real murder that happened...
Hi SilmarThis year, I'm using New Horizon organic and peat free multipurpose compost for the first time.I've planted leeks, red cabbage...
Hi Ginger 1880I'm also a confirmed hand weeder, like Claire. I find that digging the soil over helps you to get acquainted with it and you...
Hi DaisybooI've never heard of anyone doing this before and I think there may be problems.A sweetcorn stem is strong but the root system...
It all depends...Have the seed packets been opened? Are the seeds foiled wrapped inside the outer packet? Have the packets been stored in a...
Last year, I grew about 16 dwarf French bean plants for a family of 3. When the plants were at their most productive, we were having beans with...
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