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I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above, like a wildlife mission impossible. I've tried...

Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.

Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but such a lovely relaxing space to spend our time....

truggling to get your lawn looking its best after laying turf? Here’s something that might help…We speak to a lot of customers who’ve laid fresh turf and then aren’t quite sure what to do next. The first few weeks (and months) make a massive difference to how your lawn establishes and looks...

Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.

I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!

Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance

It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.

It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden.

Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...

That is exactly the plan

Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...

That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!