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Re: Perennials suitable for permanent shade
This isn't entirely shade. It's dry because it's under an evergreen tree, so no overhead sunlight, but plainly receives sun for part of the day. Does it face south, east or west?1 -
Re: Perennials suitable for permanent shade
Have you thoiught about transplanting the ?conifer bush from the lawn to the border? It will cast even more shade onto that spot as it grows.1 -
Re: Advice on DCB Legal Letter of Claim (Smart Parking) – Oakland Quay, London
Thank you, and my apologies the issue date on the letter says 09/06/2026 - so 5 days from that would be the date of service and 14 days from that is the deadline as you have shown thanks for confirmi…1 -
Re: No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June 2026
UU Aldi Lacura Rejuvelate day cream - face cream to me is a bit like housework, I only notice if I don't do it/use it! This is budget an seems to do the job of making me not look too wrinkled, I…1 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
That sounds like an excellent upgrade Cheery - not surprised you're both delighted about it, makes it all even more of a bargain doesn't it!3 -
Re: "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
Good luck with the gardener today. Its hard having to let someone go.1 -
Re: No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June 2026
UU - L'Oréal Golden Blonde magic retouch - 75 MLS UU- watermelon serum Lanthrawn - UU- The White Collection - reviving mandarin - body lotion - 50mls UU- Sanctuary Spa Signature Collection Body …2 -
Re: HSBC £220 switch offer for opening a Bank Account (15/06/2026 to TBC)
Do you normally spend £500 in 60 days? If so, use the HSBC debit card instead of your other cards/cash. Another way round it is to pay some bills, gas/elec, council tax etc Last option which isn'…1 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
Thanks @Cherryfudge , I'm not a meat-eater personally but DH & DS are so that might be one for them to try. The leftover black bean and barley stew was so much better as a soup, it rectified…4 -
Re: Emerging Markets Allocation
I have a few comments on the interesting paper you’ve linked to. The plots of information ratio, IR (see https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/informationratio.asp for a definition and formula), which…3
