Don't be Tough on the Turf It doesn't seem long ago that we were all being encouraged to rip up the turf and join the decking and paving bandwagon, but whilst materials like these certainly have their place, the front garden probably shouldn't be one of them and I for one am glad to see that the good old English front lawn is slowly making a come-back. Spring Time is Slug Time Have you noticed there are more slugs around this spring? Whilst a mild winter brings many benefits, it does have its draw backs too, with the most obvious being an increased population of pests just waiting to munch our plants. Grow Your Own Bedding Growing your own bedding plants is one of the most enjoyable exercises in the gardening year. "Doing it yourself" allows the gardener to choose from a wide selection of seeds and young plants and create a riot of colour in the garden, tailored exactly to one's own tastes and ambitions. Above all, the satisfaction gained when admiring your garden in full bloom mid-Summer really takes some beating.   Posh Plants for Mothers Day Whether you're looking for an extra special Mother's Day gift (don't forget, it; on Sunday 18th March!) or if you're hunting for a plant with a difference to light up your home or garden, keep reading!