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  • Best place in garden to put a greenhouse

    How do I work out the best spot in the garden to place a greenhouse?

    Asked by lauren on 13th Feb 2023
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    Plant ratios for ponds

    Roughly, is there a good ratio of oxygenating plants to floating plants to include in a pond or does it depend on preference and other factors?

    Asked by Sarath on 21st Feb 2022
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    Can I paint a small ‘football pitch’ with the use of white paint in my back garden?

    Is there any way I could safely and legally paint a small ‘football pitch’ with the use of white paint in my back garden? It’s just for the kids. They’ve been nagging me to make Anfield in the back garden haha. So I said I’ll see what I can do.

    Asked by Jackie on 17th May 2022
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    Cost of close board fencing per metre

    Will extra bits like posts, gravel boards or removal of old fence add much to the per-metre price? I know the panels themselves have a price, but I’m not sure how tradespeople usually factor in the other bits you need to do a proper job.

    Asked by June on 2nd Mar 2026
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    How can I tell the difference between capsid bugs?

    How do I tell the difference between an apple capsid insect and other types of capsid bugs?

    Asked by Karen on 17th May 2022
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    How much is artificial grass per square metre

    With materials and labour, how much should I expect for something mid range?

    Asked by Lou on 13th Feb 2026
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    Best flowers to plant in early summer?

    What are the best flowers to plant in early summer and why?

    Asked by Carol on 25th Apr 2022
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    Frost protection for plants

    So, the winter’s here and I’m wondering how should I best protect my plants from the frost? Are there any products on the market I should try?

    Asked by Harry on 5th Jan 2021
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    Decking dance floor

    Is it possible to have a highly tailored decking installed? So I’d like one that has the appearance of a dance floor. Its mostly for the kids.

    Asked by June on 20th Apr 2021
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    Sowing 12 month veg seeds

    Is it possible to sow vegetable seeds which I harvested about 12 months ago?

    Asked by Bill on 4th Dec 2020
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