Advantages and disavdvantages of various Types of Building Materials, plus earth-wise tips!
Find all the gardening tips and advice you need to grow lavender.
Mulberry trees mature into very large specimens so are not suitable for a small garden. But if you do have the space, the mulberry is well worth considering. It has a graceful, elegant habit and attractive foliage, and it produces abundant delicious fruit, with which you can make excellent jams and wines.
Towel rails should be positioned for easy access from the shower, bathtub or vanity, but not where they can get wet from splashing. The ideal height is 1200 to 1700mm, depending on the ceiling and any obstructions.
While spices may seem an overly ambitious addition to the garden, those spices related to ginger, such as cardamom, galangal and turmeric, can be grown in many warmer districts. Other spices can be grown easily in regions with tropical climates. The plants can add great beauty to the garden, while the intensely fresh fragrance and flavour will be a revelation to the cook.
Plant any of these varieties for a hedge that will block out the neighbours and provide privacy
Apricots were cultivated in China from about 2000 BCE and have since spread around the world. Today, the famous apricot belt stretches from Turkey to Turkestan via Iran, but any place with a Mediterranean climate of dry hot summers and cool winters will suit the apricot admirably.
Growing tomatoes isn't rocket science, so why not give it a go? Get plenty of useful tips on how to grow tomato plants
Grow edible plants anywhere with enough sunlight
Roughly shape the slope before you start building the steps. If it is steep, remove some of the soil. On an irregular slope, build up where necessary with additional soil
Simple rules that will make organising your next party easier.
Use this installation technique to finish a new deck or to replace old boards on an existing base
