SO many peoples dream is to move to the Country in the middle of nowhere. I often look at some of the homes on Escape to the Country and suchlike and think I would love to live there. But thats when...
I would like to plant some kind of shrub in the middle of my south facing front garden. I would prefer an evergreen with showy flowers in the summer months. Any ideas anyone.
I am disgusted to say that ive never eaten asparagus in my 46 years on the planet. So i bought a bunch yesterday as they were on offer in Tescos. So what do i do with them ? Someone said don't boil or...
Have just heard on the news there is a campaign to get rid of lads' mags. There is a call for retailers to remove them or risk being open to legal action. What do you think - are they sexist,...
Further to my "Please identify" thread in Chatterbank last night, I now have another puzzle to solve - this time for my neighbour please. This plant is about 3 feet high with a very thick woody stem...
Hi Answer Bank brain trust.Ive brought three long troughs to put outside our living room window If we ever have a summer, what plants would give off a lovely summery scent.? Thanks in advance.
Hi, BBQ novice here. I've just bought a firepit which comes with two grills. An uppermost cooking grill and a lower 'charcoal' grill. Do I put the coals beneath the charcoal grill in the belly of the...
I know there are a lot herbaceous plant you can give the "chelsea chop" to to make shorter bushes and later flowering. My question is can you do this to lupins and delphiniums? They are all about...
Really quick question as I'm right in the middle of something and can't stay and chat (boo hoo)... My kids wanted goldfish, so today we went and got 4. Got the bowls and accessories somewhere else and...
A couple of days ago I planted up my tubs & was really pleased with myself. So upset this morning to see that the squirrel has dug them all to put is nuts in! I'm so upset, it took me ages, now I will...
I had a beautiful Laburnam tree in my garden which died for unknown reason last year, Can anyone suggest a replacement tree which would have similar growth pattern, size etc.
My daughter had an ipad 4 for xmas...£400 worth. It stopped charging 3 months later and tescos replaced it. It's now done the same again. It will only charge when the unit is off and then it takes...
Im on my feet for 9 hours a day being a gardener. I need something a lot more comfortable than the standard issue steel toe cap boots we get. The boss has agreed to fund it as im type 2 diabetic and...
Thinking of getting my conservatory floor screeded to make it nice and level. Would anyone know roughly how much i should expect to pay for 20m2 (5m x 4m)
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whats your favourite ice cream? im not a big lover of it and rarely buy it but since ive been working in takeaway and we sell it it ive started bringing it home for midnight snacks .... ben and jerrys...
I am aware my flat lacks something and someone suggested a few potted plants may help fill some spaces, provide a more homely feel and even lighten my mood somewhat. I'm not sure about this as I've...
I have a large hedge that faces south and I would like to plant something colourful along the bottom of it, any ideas please for something short, spreading and permanent, that does well in poor dry...