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…
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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…
Product profile – chemical free slug barrier
If slugs are a continual problem but you don’t want to go down the route of using pellets then a chemical free approach is called for. From slug “pubs” to…
Product review: lean-to cold frame
Best buy 19/20 Acacia Frame £104.90 (inc p&p) Mr Fothergills Tel. 0845 3710518 www.mr-fothergills.co.uk Build: 5 Acacia wood frame, polycarbonate glazing and steel fittings. Features: 4 The Acacia wood is…
Weed control: beds and borders
Keep bedding and border displays weed free this season with top tips from AG gardening editor Kris Collins Aim to dig out weeds growing in border soils unless you’re faced…