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I'm not sure someone who cant speak the language or at least know what is going on politically should be voting anyway.

Hi,I did some DIY landscaping last year, installing a sandstone path/patio area in my front garden with borders either side (3ft wide, 10ft long).I planted some annuals between rose bushes I had planted 2 years ago (stromboli either end, and chinatown in the middle), just so it'd look...

Nothing dead here, although most Heucheras are looking shabby. They are currently on the review list which precedes the departure lounge . The bluebells are back with a vengeance though .

HelloNot to be Controversial, but.....Never use a Roller on the Lawn to Flatten it. the only thing you will accomplish will be to Compact the Soil which in turn will affect the Growth of the Grass.If you need to remove a Lump in the Lawn, Cut a H over the area and Lift the Turf, remove any...

After I had to take out the Acer, it was time to take care of the bed where I also had to remove three ferns last year because of neighbour's bindweed.I seized the chance of change and - I moved the compost into the old corner where I used to collect the compost up to 2020. - I moved the tree...

I can only identify the ivy in your photos, do you know what species your hedge is? The ivy has undoubtedly taken a hold over it, depriving it of light, nutrients and water. A close up of the hedging with leaves visible would be helpful.

Thanks so much @Selleri . I will post some updates soon - really looking forward to sharing this journey (thanks for the top about location, I will update my profile).

Many grasses and perennials struggle in wet clay soil, especially over winter. If you can improve drainage and reduce nutrient levels you may have more success with them. Including more evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees will help to give your garden more structure. Consider those with...

the main thing with nutrients is they get outcompeted by grass, trees, brambles, and in poor soil those take longer to colonise if at all. wild meadows were maintained like that with now extinct ruminents, deer and cattle doing that job now to an extent.there are many perrenial native flowers...

Go for it.