How do you stop weeds growing through block paving? Pour boiling water Simply boil the kettle, or heat up some water in a pan, and then pour the boiling water into the gaps between the paving slabs to prevent weeds from growing. Pouring boiling water onto weeds can also make pulling them out easier.

What’s wrong with my lavender plant? If you have lavender in pots dying it may be because the plant is over or underwatered, the soil is inconsistent with the plant’s needs, the plant is too little, getting too much sunlight, or the plant may need to be fertilized. Again, cold temperatures may affect potted lavender.

Can you freeze green beans without blanching them first? Can You Freeze Green Beans Without Blanching Them First? Good news! There’s no need to blanch green beans before freezing them. I tested it both ways, out of curiosity, and I actually prefer the beans that were frozen without any sort of cooking first.

Can jasmine grow in pots? For best results, grow jasmine near a wall or fence in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny, site. Many varieties will tolerate shade, but they do best in full sun. You can also grow jasmines in large pots.

Is it OK to touch foxglove? “It is certainly not dangerous to anybody or animals to touch,” he explains. Still, if foxgloves grow in your midst be sure to keep an eye on young children or pets who tend to put things in their mouths, just in case.

What can I spray on my lupins? You can use Rose Clear or similar spray on the roses, it is best to apply this early in the morning, or late evening so that it doesn’t affect any other insects. A homemade remedy of washing up liquid with water also works well, although, you might have to apply this solution more regularly.

Are you allowed to keep tadpoles? It’s not illegal to keep tadpoles, just make sure you provide them with the right conditions and release the froglets back where you found the spawn. You can purchase a guide on how to raise tadpoles in our Froglife Shop. Keeping Common Frog or Common Toad tadpoles in captivity is not illegal.

What should I use as a base for a patio? Sand-set base A sand-set paver base is the traditional way to install pavers. This method uses a layer of sand as a bed between the base and pavers. After installing sand, the pavers are laid on top and pressed into place.

How do you attach a trellis to a brick wall?

What do you do with wallflowers once they have flowered? After flowering cut back perennial wallflowers to keep them compact. This, along with liquid feeds, will also help encourage further flushes of flowers well into autumn. Wallflowers may be susceptible to Clubroot disease.