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It all starts with sunflowers, summer bedding and scatter seed mixes in this episode of Beechgrove Garden. Carole visits Kirsten Walker in Scone to advise her on how to rescue an old, scabby apple tree. Carole adds a crab apple and an understory of pretty wildflowers. This post was moved here:   https://hdclump.com/ beechgrove-garden-episode-12-2015 She also heads off to find Hamish Martin in the Secret Herb Garden; a paradise of nature. It's a place to relax and enjoy, and to learn all about herbs. Back at the Beechgrove Garden it's all coming up roses in the Cutting Garden where Chris updates us on the progress of the standard roses and adds some colourful herbaceous underplanting.

  As the weather begins to warm up, there's plenty to be getting on with in the garden. Monty Don welcomes us to Longmeadow and cracks on with some timely tasks.   April is an excellent time to sow grass seed. Whether you are repairing a patch or creating a new lawn, the technique is the same. Make sure the soil is smooth and even, and sow half the seed over the whole area by working in parallel rows lengthways. Then, repeat the process with the remaining seed, working in parallel rows widthways. Lightly rake to cover the majority of the seeds with soil and, in dry weather, water gently with a fine spray of water. Gardeners World episode 6 2015:  1. Planting up the wildlife pond In creating his new wildlife pond, Monty chooses plants that will attract insects as well as offer protection to those creatures living in and around the water. 2. Pond plants Plants give visual interest to a pond, encourage wildlife and can help keep water clear. Choosing the right plants greatly adds to y