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Losing my allotment
I have been given notice to quit my plot (along with 36 other plot holders) by the council who due to one of their budget cuts have agreed with the landowner (they lease the land) to terminate the lease early. The lease was due to be renegotiated in 2019. We have been told we may be relocated but is not guaranteed and will…
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Low maintenance garden ideas
Hi, I wonder if you can help me. I've not got a big garden (it's wider than it is long). I'm looking at completely relaying my garden ( obviously saving what I can) new fencing, getting rid of the decking, laying a nice path & patio and then leaving the rest to lawn. Now this is where I need you help, can anyone suggest…
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Eco-friendly vs thrifty?
I'd be interested to know how folks on this forum in particular balance green fingers/eco-friendliness with thriftiness? There are times when thriftiness and eco-friendliness go hand-in-hand (for example, using a washing line instead of using the tumble dryer, using a mooncup instead of tampons, etc.), but also times when…
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Seriously overgrown garden!
Hiya, newbie so be gentle :o DH and I moved in March to very nice bungalow with looooads of outdoor space. Unfortunately it's been horribly maintained. We cleared one side of it and have had veg growing, but completely doing over the front garden took priority as we needed car space. Plus it looked so bad up front it was…
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First garden.. help!
Hi all, After some help if possible :) We've just exchanged on a house and will complete next week. Finally we'll have a garden and be able to enjoy some outside space! :j The only problem is, neither of us have a clue when it comes to gardening. Luckily it's not huge but it is pretty much empty (from what we can tell!) so…
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Moving plants
I have a couple of shrubs that I want to move, when is the best time to move them and do I have to cut them right back first ?
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Ants in Lawn
We have multiple ant nests in our lawn What is the best way to get rid of them ? My wife thinks that ant powder will kill the grass - is this correct ? They are also destroying the garden wall - by "eating" the cement .... So they need to be relocated / removed
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New home! Please help identify these plants... (warning, picture heavy)
Hi all, Just moved into a new home and I'm not very green fingered so need help identifying some plants please.. 1. Flower has died back but looks like it contains seeds. 2. Pink flowered plant (ignore fern leaves behind they belong to another plant) 3. 4. Pic not very clear, it's the yellow flower, I think it may be…
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Fruit trees struggling
Hi folks, In the corner of my garden I have a couple of apple trees and a pear tree. One of the apple trees is full of apples (not sure if cooking or eating, how can you tell?) although it is leaning over heavily, is there a way I can get it to go upright again before it collapses, or should I leave it alone? My other…
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How best to grow Coriander
I've finally given up on buying supermarket coriander (most of the plants seem to be young planlets stuffed in one plantpot and smelling and tasting of not much). The only time I tried growing coriander in my own garden it quickly bolted. however, I'd like to try again Anyone grow it regularly? Does it need full sun? How…
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Windfall medlars - feasible to try and grow?
As above please. Picked up a few last week. Is there any chance of them growing? If so, how? What medium? In dark or light? All info. / thoughts very welcome. Seems a pity not to try. There's plenty of help re: trees, but not how to start one. Many thanks for any input.
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Alternate weedkilling tips
Found this great article on killing weeds using "natural" means. http://www.everydaycheapskate.com/home-and-family/hands-down-the-best-way-to-kill-weeds-and-its-not-roundup/ Quick article overview Replanting areas - White Vinegar and Washing up Liquid Non-pant areas - mix two cups ordinary table salt with one gallon of…
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Bulbs in pots and containers - second year
I have several pots with spring bulbs that have now died back (daffs, tulips, grape hyacinths etc). Will they flower for a second year if they are left or do they need to be planted out or repotted? Is there anything I can do to encourage flowering as sometimes I've planted daffodils out and they're all leaf growth with…
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Non-toxic wood treatment for squirrel feeder
we've bought a wooden squirrel feeder for bottom of the garden but its quite a soft wood, and our previous one worked well, but has almost fallen apart/rotted due to the winters, can anyone recommend a safe/preferred wood treatment we could use on the new one please? A kind of creosote/stain/varnish type to use, but one…
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garden hose attachments: alternatives to hozelock
Hi, Ive not been too impressed with the longevity of a range of hozelock products attached to our garden hose. The tap connector fittings always leak. The sprinklers and watering guns have not lasted as long as I feel they should. Are there any alternatives? Ta
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Roses
Do I NEED TO PUT MANURE ON THE ROSES OVER THE WINTER? HOW FAR DO I CUT THEM DOWN FOR THE WINTER?
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Winter baskets
Can anyone please recommend some winter hanging basket flowers that are more exciting than pansies ? The only flower I am not liking is cyclamen .