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  • Growing and harvesting chicory

    Is it possible to grow and harvest chicory in a garden in the UK?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 30th May 2022
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    advice on growing fruit and vegetables in the south of England

    Which fruit and vegetables are most suited to growing in a raised garden bed in the UK? Does it vary depending on which part of the UK you live in? What can I grow here in the south of England that wouldn’t be possible further up north?

    Asked by Adam on 25th Aug 2020
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    Will roses grow in the shade?

    Is it possible to grow roses on a shaded wall and will it blossom?

    Asked by Carol on 21st Apr 2022
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    How to tell crops are ready to harvest and eat?

    How can I tell if the crops I am growing are ready to harvest? Aside from washing them thoroughly, what else should I do to make sure they are safe for eating? If washed well, can I eat say carrots that I have grown in the ground without cooking them?

    Asked by Patrick on 29th Sep 2020
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    In need of low-maintenance pergola ideas

    How do I make a pergola with climbing plants low maintenance? Can I use metal instead of wood? Will plants be able to climb up? And what climbing plants need the least pruning etc?

    Asked by Harry on 16th Jan 2023
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    Grass growing after decking removal

    My family and I moved into a new house recently. There is old decking at the end of the garden and we’d prefer to have an all grass garden. If we have the old decking removed, is there any chance that grass will grow again there? My partner and I asked the previous owners and they said the decking has been there since the early 2000s. Or we will have to install artificial grass instead?

    Asked by Simon on 16th Oct 2020
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    Painting decking

    I have painted my decking with fence paint not knowing you can buy decking paint, so can I paint on top of the fence paint with the decking paint

    Asked by Mark on 4th Dec 2020
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    Hourly rate for gardeners in the southwest?

    What is the hourly and daily rate of a gardener in the southeast of England? I am looking to hire someone to perform a thorough clean up but I’d like to know what prices to expect first before I start requesting quotes. That way I’ll know if I've been given a decent price. Thank you.

    Asked by Admin on 19th Aug 2020
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    Raised decking on uneven and wet ground

    My garden where I want decking is uneven and gets a bit soggy in heavy rain Would I be able to fit support posts with postcrete 700mm down? Would this be sufficient or would the wet ground be too much?

    Asked by Conor on 4th Apr 2022
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    Which is better in a garden between block paving and pattern imprinted concrete?

    I am looking to have a new path across a pebble area in my garden and currently I am considering block paving and pattern imprinted concrete. Does anyone have some advice or past experience with these over a longer period of time? Ideally, it should be a long-lasting solution to be kept for several years to come. I have heard that imprinted concrete can crack and split over time due to use and erosion – is this the case, and if so, are there any reasonable preventative measures I could take?

    Asked by Carherine on 15th Aug 2019
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