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No, I don't shred it. Just lay the cardboard in sheets, then top with something more attractive if you'd like. It will eventually break down. It's an excellent weed suppresant.

In year one I had loads of leaves which my rabbits and chickens, in year two my plants have bolted and my rabbits and chickens love the long stems and leaves and flowers.

Now I've cut the stems...

Depends where you live Mickie!!

they do need plenty of light to ripen, so if you don't have a long growing season then you will probably need to start them off with all over those things in order...

If you keep removing the top growth, eventually the roots will run out of energy and the plant will die. You'll need to seal up the cracks in the drive, otherwise new weeds will seed there.

You can buy timers for irrigation systems, so if you put one on a drip feeding hose it might solve your problem.

At the end of the season I suggest that you give your beds a good going over, digging in plenty of organic material.

For now, can you poke holes in the soil with a fork, and top it with an organic...

I've heard of a mulch that is made from recycled car tyres. Has anyone tried it?

I'm not sure about your own area Angelicwriter, but where I am I have lavender and buddlia in my garden which attract many many butterflies and other insects.

I use a weed supressant layer of either cardboard or cotton fabric, and then top it with an organic layer made of bracken, straw or similar to improve the look of it.

I'm guessing here, but I imagine that the heat will increse as the fruit matures.

The easiest way of ensuring you have different strengths would be to grow different varieties though.

Lemonade added to the water is said to prolong the life of the flowers.

with roses particularly, try sticking a pin through the stem just below the bloom. I've no idea why this is supposed to work.

My peach trees have developed a leaf problem, where they are curling up, turning a reddish colour, and then drying out and dropping off. Can anyone shed any light on what the problem may be?

There is a school of thought who believe you should never till your garden. Look up the 'no-dig method'.

Sheet composting is where you spread your compost on the surface of the soil and wait for...

Mine is in full sun and does really well. I love basil. It has to be one of my favourite herbs to grow.

Herbs or salad leaves would grow well on your window sill and you could save yourself money too as both are quite costly to purchase.

since I wrote this, I've changed my mind!

I think radishes are the easiest veg to grow, and really quick too.

If you're happy to have something that will just last a season then just stretch clear plastic over a frame that you either make yourself or recycle from elsewhere (I've used a tent frame before).
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I grow them each year, and never tire of having fresh fruit available. They keep well thankfully, so we don't have to eat too much at once!

We grow them at the top of a slope so they grow down...

I find all sorts of beans very easy. I find that they germinate quickly, and I love watching them grow. They're also prolific croppers and pretty into the bargain.

I'd not imagined using strawberries as a ground cover plant, but it's an excellent suggestion. It's fast spreading, pretty and you can eat it. What more coul you want?!

I've planted fresh this year, and they seem to be coming on well. I think this year I'll just cut the leaves to dry at the height of the summer and then clear the bed out for something else in the...

This company will sell you cashews for planting - http://www.greendealer-exotic-seeds.com. You'll find cashews under their Rainforest collection, 3 seeds for $2.50.

The majority of my veg are now in, though I have some more potatoes to plant and a whole pile of seedlings which will be ready in a day or two.

citrus trees and olives can do well in large pots in a bright conservatory or similar, and can go outside in the warmer months.

I'd say that your best defense would be good strong fencing!

If you don't want to keep them out of the garden you could try just covering things that you think will be particularly attractive to...