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A millionaire has been forced to pay £25,000 damages after he ‘dug up’ part of his artist neighbour’s garden to build a sunken patio. Inventor and eco-tech boss Richard Bankart took over part of the garden at the front of his Stockwell, south west London, flat while artist and former-banker William Savage, 45, was living … Read more
The key to protecting your home against flooding could be as simple as turning your gravel and tarmac patches into gardens, according to a leading expert. A botanist has revealed planting ‘rain gardens’ of grass, shrubs and plants can help soak up excess water and combat flooding. This past weekend, thousands of Britons were forced … Read more
Action plan: Nigel Colborn’s essential jobs for your garden this week Nigel Colborn shared advice for using lilies as enchanting patio pot plants British gardening expert said potted lilies should be kept in moist compost He also answered a reader’s question about the health of their Ceanothus By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more
There was a time when peonies were seen to be lovely but difficult. They were members of the Awkward Squad, who objected to being told what to do and sulked badly if treated… well, treated any way at all. So they became unfashionable and many gardeners were wary of growing them. But, I’m glad to … Read more
Think like a bird. That’s my advice if you want to attract the little feathered blighters to your patch of paradise. Some birds can be wily or aggressive, but all of them are entertaining. There are few greater pleasures than peeping out of the window and observing the terrific variety of British birdlife in your … Read more
Having a water feature or a hot tub in your garden used to be all it took to turn your neighbours green with envy. But that’s not enough these days. So, with Chelsea Flower Show running this week, we ask what are some of the most en vogue features that will truly set your garden … Read more
Turn up the heat: Bright red blooms will make your garden sizzle this summer – and now’s the time to plant them Constance Craig Smith advised on achieving a colourful display in gardens British gardening expert says nothing adds excitement like an injection of red She recommends feeding dahlias regularly for gloriously over-the-top blooms Constance revealed … Read more
After being inspired by my visits to many Islamic gardens in 2017, I began my own Paradise Garden last spring. I’ve been making it gradually and to a very tight budget but it’s come along and is now ready for the next stage of planting. I have olives, pomegranates, apricots, oranges and lemons growing in … Read more