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12 ideas for quirky plant containers to jazz up your garden - David …
Apr 30, 2015 · Plastic bottles. Lay the bottle on its side and use strong scissors to cut out a planting hole. These are great on shelves or they can be attached to a wall or wooden pallet planter. Kids love to make them too! Piyachok Thawornmat/Shutterstock.com.
Complete guide to making an insect hotel - David Domoney
Mar 11, 2019 · Cut a length of chicken wire 50-80cm long. 2. Make a pile of pine cones in the middle, and lift up the edges to make a bag around them. 3. Fold in or cut out the excess. 4. Tie the top of the bag together with string and hang the hotel in a sheltered spot in the garden.
The 10 best herbs to grow for beginners - David Domoney
Aug 19, 2020 · Dill. With its foliage topped with sprays of yellow flowers in summer, dill is a great herb to grow. And the flavoured leaves are a popular addition to rice, soup, fish, and salads. Dill likes to stay in the same spot when you grow it. Avoid disturbing the roots whether in the ground or a container as this can cause you problems.
The best climbing plants for shade - David Domoney
Oct 1, 2019 · It will grow more or less anywhere. Climbing hydrangeas are great plants for shade. Hydrangea anomala ‘Petiolaris’ is a good deciduous variety with heart-shaped leaves. It’s self-clinging so it requires no support, and it bears white lace cap flowers in summer. The foliage goes a golden yellow colour in autumn too.
A quick guide to: bark and wood chippings - David Domoney
Aug 25, 2020 · Use sheets of polythene or plastic. Punch holes through at roughly 30cm intervals for drainage. There are various grades of weed suppressant fabrics which are ideal for this purpose. Lay a path of bark chippings about 10cm deep, so when you prepare the ground make sure the base is deep enough. There are plenty of different wood chip shades, so ...
The complete guide to bulbs - David Domoney
Jan 17, 2019 · Replant the bulbs. Replant the offset bulbs and give them plenty of space to grow. You should also spread out your original bulbs to reduce any overcrowding. Store the bulbs. You can also pot up offsets into small containers to give them a head start, and plant them out in the garden when they have grown bigger.
A guide to growing cobnuts - David Domoney
Nov 26, 2021 · Cobnut conditions. The best time to plant trees is between November and March because this is when the tree is dormant. When planting, bear in mind that cobnuts grow best in a sunny spot, however they will also tolerate partial shade. A sheltered location is best, out of frost pockets because they aren’t fully hardy so low temperatures can ...
White garden: The best plants to create a white border - David …
May 22, 2020 · This silvery-green Elaeaganus ‘Quicksilver’ is a stunning tree for a small garden. Whilst Stachys byzantina (lamb’s ear) and Centaurea cineraria (dusty miller) both have great pale silver leaves.. Plants with variegated and yellow foliage will provide some extra colour and charm too. Ivy, Cornus, Brunnera and Calamagrostis grasses all have lovely patterned leaves.
Design Ideas for a Japanese Garden - David Domoney
Jun 5, 2020 · Ornate. Most Japanese-style gardens feature ornate pathways and bridges. These allow you to meander to unseen areas of the garden. Build a simple zig-zag path to a hidden corner of your garden. This will help you incorporate this element, and you can use simple wooden slats or paving stones to add to the effect.