Hardy geraniums can be cut right down to the ground after flowering. This will give the plants a tidy appearance, and encourage healthy new foliage and a second flush of…
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Product test – long handled patio knives
Best buy 19/20 Darlac telescopic knife £12 Tel. 01753 547790 or www. darlac.com Build 4 Telescopic aluminium shaft and stainless steel head, secured by two screws. Length adjusts from 321/2in -481/2in (83cm…
A mini pond in a pot
No room for a pond? Grow and display waterlilies in a container, says Michelle Place one waterproof pot inside another. Sizes will depend on the growth of the water lily…
Dealing with large scale garden waste
You may have read in the pages of Amateur Gardening (AG 25 May) that I’m giving my new garden a full overhaul, says AG gardening editor, Kris Collins. Nearly every…
Top 10 roses for scent
1) ‘Louise Odier’ – one for romantics, this intensely scented pink Bourbon rose repeat-flowers and resists disease well. H 5ft (1.5m) S 4ft (1.2m). Supplier: www.oldroses.co.uk 2) ‘Madame Isaac…
Product profile – tomato growhouse
There’s no doubt about it – young tomato plants can always benefit from extra weather protection. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a greenhouse though as Nison has a sturdy,…
Scientist creates grass-free flowering lawns
A scientist has created what could be the most environmentally-friendly lawn in the country – but your kids won’t be able to play football on it. Lionel Smith, a PhD…
Niki’s Blog: The two-fingered gardener
The weather for the last few days has certainly kept me on my toes! rain, sun, gales, cloudy and chilly. What ever is a gardener to do? Still my tomatoes,…
Raking is gardeners ‘most hated’ chore
Raking is gardeners’ most hated outdoor task – with Brits ranking it as a never-ending chore. Over 500 gardeners were asked to identify the task they least looked forward to. …
Build a house for Mason bees
Michelle shows you how to make a bee hotel for Mason bees Carefully saw a 36 x 4 x 1/2in (105 x 10 x 1.5cm) plank of untreated wood…