Hello all! We have a decent size garden with a decent chunk of grass. Over the winter certain parts have become rather bare (the path we walked when potty training our dog. I’m looking to repair these bare patches but I’m skeptical around throwing down grass seed with her Incase she eats it. We are going to be going away for around 4-5 days in 3 weeks and I am hoping to throw down some repair during that time however not sure if this will be long enough. Any advice on being able to... Lawn repair ..read more

Hello, How long will It take for me to be able to leave my pets in the garden again safely? Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance ..read more

Hello fellow cat lovers! I hope this post finds you and your feline friends in good spirits. I'm reaching out to the community because I've noticed a common issue among cat owners, and I'm curious to hear about your experiences. Problem: Cats and House Plants Many of us adore our cats and enjoy having house plants, but it seems like the combination can sometimes lead to unwanted behaviors. I've personally experienced the frustration of my cat using my house plants as a bathroom, and... Seeking Input: Cat Owners' Challenge with House Plants ..read more

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Hello everyone. We will be removing this large cedar tree in late Jan and embarking on a backyard renovation. After the project is done in about 6 months, we would like to have cool-season grass where the tree currently is. We currently have a KBG/PRG lawn and would likely go with a similar seed (or perhaps all KBG). Are there specific steps that this group recommends for preparing the soil after tree removal for new seed/sod? I've read to remove as much of the stump as possible and to... Tree removal and new lawn advice please ..read more

Before I head out to the garden to get them in the ground, thought I'd make a note of what I bought. Blushing Lady I had these last year and they were stunning x 4 x 2 x 2 x 2 Single bag ... Spring Bulbs for 2024 ..read more

Loving my mum's garden ..read more

I got a basil plant a few months ago and it's been sitting in my very sunny kitchen window. I check the soil is damp every day and water it almost daily. The thing is the leaves are changing from a vibrant green to pale yellow. Is this natural now we are approaching autumn, or is it something I'm doing/not doing? I'm not a gardener but do like to use fresh basil, especially as it helps keep flies away. I'd welcome any advice, thanks. [ATTACH... What's happening to my pot of Basil ..read more

Who has had experience of a retractable clothes line? I am thinking that it would look better in the garden than the rotary airer/ line . Are they long enough for a full wash and are they strong enough. A friend told me that it is the modern thing to use now....I wonder ..read more

Hi, Why are the leaves going yellow and nobbly? Also how frequently should I feed them - last feed 4-5ish weeks ago. Variation: Kong F1 ..read more