I took a cutting from a flowering honeysuckle about 6 years ago and it has grown really well, but it has only ever had one flower on it. I have cut it back and left it grow without pruning but still...
We have had a homing pigeon in our garden for three days now, and although we have contacted the owners they won't come and get the bird unless we can catch it - fair enough. Unfortunately though,...
Hi, I planted some Allium bulbs last year and they flowered fine. They are starting to come up this year but the ends of the leaves are all tinged with brown and look faded green. Basically they don't...
My aunt gave me some Hollyhock seeds from her garden a few years ago. I planted them in my garden and nothing happened - last year however, I noticed a few leaves similar to the Hollyhock had sprouted...
i cut down a sycamore with a 2 foot diameter trunk 18 months ago covered it in diesel and wrapped it it in plastic to rot it,this didnt work and the ting has started to grow again can any tell me what...
My 5 1/2 year old daughter can't be bothered to clean her teeth so it's got to the stage where I clean them for her. I've tried warning her about bacteria, fillings and teeth falling out but she just...
First of all, which is the correct spelling??? Secondly, my daughter asked today why these are called doughnuts when there are no nuts in them - any ideas? Ta!
Thinking about getting a porch and a full lenght canopy (that covers the lengh of the front of our house)
Im starting to research it but love to hear any experiences of anyones.
TIA
I have 3 Ivy plants growing on the back of my house. They have reached the guttering and are now growing up on the roof. How hard can I cut them back without destroying them? Could I cut them back to...
I need to make fake blood for first id training purposes. I have recipies for making blood but all involve red food colouring, which might stain clothes, floors, etc. Can you please suggest...
i live in south yorkshire, my garden is shady along the border areas, what plants, succulents etc grow well in the shade or partial shade????? any help would be great,,,,,,
Can anyone tell me the best plants for shady areas?? i have one corner in the garden where it never gets any sun and would like to put soem form of plant/ tree in it.
I wonder if anyone can help me to identify some grubs/larvae I found in a pot in my garden - they are about 1-1 1/2 " long, fat and an opaque whitish colour with a slight rainbow sheen and quickly...
My cat keeps being sick, sometimes three or four times a day. I told the vet last time we visited (about two weeks ago) and he didn't seem unduly concerned. She's about 15 years old and has been sick...
I've started to do this today but am stuck on Level 10 - can anyone help solve this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/plocket /35839392.gif Thanks!
I have a little rockery/raised bed in part of my garden, however it is a very shaded spot and doesn't get much light. Any suggestions about what plants might do well in it? I am looking for small...
Hi, I need pictures/Caroons of 4 different flowers for a display I am putting up in my classroom. Can anyone help me in where to find some pictures? I have tried google and google images, but not much...