Ask The Expert

We are passionate about our gardening here at Harrod Horticultural and encounter the same pests, diseases and general garden problems as everybody else. Over the years we have developed products and come up with a lot of ways to make our kitchen garden as productive as possible while maintaining our organic gardening ethos.

So for advice on any gardening problem, put us to the test, we are confident we can help - email webteam@harrod.uk.com

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Raised Bed Liners

I've just ordered a raised bed, 12 in deep, which I intend to position on the lawn. Is it best to use a liner or not?

Raised Bed Positioning

We have one of your 8 by 4 raised beds. Please can you advise us on the distance we should leave between an existing mixed border (bushes, flowers, some trees - all very sparse because of thin soil) and the raised bed.

Crop Rotation

The crop rotation system is giving me a headache! Do I keep plant groups out of the same bed for 3 years or 4? What does it achieve? Which crops follow which and do I need to practice crop rotation closely in raised beds? Help!

Chickens ruining flower beds

Can you suggest a way of keeping our 4 chickens from scratching around in our flower beds and ruining the new plants?

Siting Raised Bed

Will my raised bed get enough sunlight?

Autumn/Winter Plug Plants

I would like info on how many of the plants require protection - and what kind is best - for a successful outcome?

Carrot Root Fly

When could I safely remove insect mesh covers without the risk of Carrot Fly?

Clubroot Problems

What is Clubroot and how do I get rid of it!

Davastation by Cabbage White

Devastation by Cabbage White - should I use fleece or mesh?

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