There are times when a garden fork just won’t do for preparing a brand new border. But if you don’t feel your patch warrants the cost of a petrol tiller then take a look at this 750 watt electric model by Handy. It’s lightweight, needs minimal assembly, has a good working depth of 8in (20cm) and width of 12in.…

Dove cote and stand
Romantic and classically elegant, a dove cote is definitely worth a splurge and this two-storey dove cote bird table and stand makes a great investment. Made to order in the UK and carved from selected European redwood, it’s a lovely decorative feature for any garden, as well as a comfortable home for around 10 birds. Supplied in…

Old streptocarpus plants begin to lose their flowering potential. Fortunately they’re easy to propagate by taking leaf cuttings; this should be done in spring or early summer
How to do it…
METHOD 1
Place the leaf on a flat surface and cut along each side of the midrib using a sharp knife. Discard the midrib. Fill a tray with cuttings compost, water and…
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