Ask The Expert

I'd like a hollow tine aerator so I can get my lawn looking its best. What type would you suggest I go for?

I use my cold greenhouse for overwintering hardy plants but do I need to think about a heater? If so, which one?

I've already got some fleece to cover up my jasminum - can you give me any pointers on the best way to go about it? I've also got a couple more tender plants to protect; what do you recommend I use?

I'm living in Crete and would like some Mediterranean composting advice! There are plenty of flies around and I'm cutting back geraniums; how do I get rid of the former and can I compost the latter?

Hi will the cat deterrent plants last through our winters?

Spider mite problem in a greenhouse, its attacking a peach tree quite badly

Can you help me find out what insect/pest is eating the leaves of my aubergines?

Early planting of Peas can sometimes miss the main Pea Moth season but main crops are vulnerable.

I noticed what I thought were vine weevils on the grape vine in spring and treated it with nematodes. It then developed downy mildew while I was away on holiday so I drenched it with the stuff recommended by my local garden centre. This has caused further problems - what do you advise?