My newly sown lawn seed has a lot of weeds growing in it? This is a common problem and occurs for a couple of reasons: Firstly if you have sown a new lawn you may not have sown enough seed to cover the whole area of you lawn. Otherwise it could be because your lawn has become stressed at some stage...
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Tool time The list of tools can be endless but for winter jobs you will need a pair of secateurs and loppers, a wheelbarrow, rake and gloves. Long handled loppers are a ‘must have’ for those prickly and tricky jobs, where as sharp secateurs will...
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How to plant a fruit tree •    Mix some compost with the soil in the base of the hole, then place the tree and slow release fertiliser in the hole so that the graft is above soil level. •    Create a small mound at the base of the...
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Winter care for existing Roses 2. Pruning. Prune in mid to late winter. For best results use clean sharp tools, prune on a clear warm day, avoiding the wet weather where possible. When pruning you want to remove all dead and diseased stems. Generally aim to cut the main...
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Planting new seasons Roses 2. Prepare the soil well, Roses love food and prosper in a fertile, well worked free draining soil. At planting time incorporate Debco rose compost into the soil. This compost is perfect for not only roses but planting trees and shrubs too...
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How to do a Planting Design Now I have my garden design idea. But how should I plan the planting? James Bolger shows you what you need to consider and notice for your garden design plan!          
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How to pickle olives Marian's mum's recipe for pickling olives   Recipe: This is the old recipe my mother used for picking our home grown olives. I have to admit – I have never done them myself, but they are still my favourite...
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