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Old Posted: 22-12-2010 , 11:29 AM #12
Grizelda
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Hi,

I am in volved in organic gardening and wildlife protection. There are alternatives to diesel and the insecticides etc and they are much better for your garden. All species have a role in your garden. Nettles are brilliant for butterflies as are ants an important source of food for birds. If possible leave your wild plants even have an area which is wildlife friendly so this will mean no use of pesticides or chemicals as wildlife does not like it.

There are lots of things you can do with a garden but you will need to have some sort of plan. Gardening is about learning and enjoying so everyone does make mistakes along the way. Try to see what type of soil do you have. Is it sandy or very boggy? Also is it south facing? Some plants can tolerate lower light conditions better. An idea may be to see what you have and just take some good plant books and draw yourself up a rough plan.

As to patios on slopes. No you can have them on the level but need to see what drainage you have. Again what is the soil type? Do you have drains? and you could put the slabs on a sand base and concrete them in if you wish. Gravel around the slabs is also good for filtering water down and away into the soil.

Hope that helps.

G
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