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.
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A guide to transplanting a rose - David Domoney
Jun 19, 2022 — Dig the rose up first thing in the morning and leave it in a bucket soaking all day and overnight. Replant the rose the following day, preferably in the morning. It’s very important to cut it back hard and water it in well and then regularly after replanting it. Whatever the reason for transplanting a rose, do it with care and bear in mind ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 definitive guide to making fresh cut flowers last longer
Feb 7, 2018 — Preparing the plants before they go in the vase is crucial to maintaining healthy and happy cut flowers. • Clean the stems first because any residual dirt will make the water go slimy. Remove the lower leaves and any visibly wilted leaves – this prevents the foliage rotting in the water. • Trim the stems by at least two centimetres.
Top ten upright plants for vertical interest - David Domoney
Dec 17, 2021 — 6. Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry) ‘Orange Rocket’. For foliage interest, this upright shrub has rusty-orange leaves that turn green in summer. Then, come autumn they transform to fiery orange-red. Cheery yellow flowers bloom in summer, which are a delight to us with their fragrance, but also to pollinators.