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Anyone know what these are?
Me again. Still trying to work out what we've inherited in our garden from the previous owner. What are these, and are they just different colours of the same plant?
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Greenhouse gutter ID?
As the long wet winter from hell turns into the breakdown of civilisation as we know it, our thoughts have turned to self-sufficiency... Yes, OK, maybe I'm exaggerating slightly, but we've been thinking about the greenhouse anyway. No idea who manufactured it originally, but it's been in place for decades rather than…
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Matting
The previous owner of my house had the garden landscaped and put down matting to prevent weeds coming through. Unfortunately our garden is pretty dry because of two big trees, and I think the matting (although it's permeable) exacerbates the problem. I've started ripping the stuff out when I'm planting, but is this worth…
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Anybody know what this is?
Got this coming up in several places and I sense it's not good news
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First fruit tree blooms
I now have photos of the first blooms from each of my fruit trees. Can you tell what tasty treat each will become? 1) 2) 3) 4)
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I turned my flat into a jungle on the cheap – how to do it yourself
I just read this but there was no option for commenting and I will not be silenced!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I agree I have purchased seeds from eBay that have not grown. Also, 3 pathos varieties from different sellers and one didn't survive, just in case you don't know its REALLY hard to kill…
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Diverter pipes for rainwater butts
I've got 3 rainwater butts in my garden, each connected to white square plastic down pipes with plastic diverter kits. The connecting corrugated flexible pipes between the diverter and butt just aren't robust enough, and constantly split after quickly becoming brittle. I tape them in multiple places when they do, but still…
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Protecting pots interior?
Hi, I have bought several very large ceramic pots I intend to plant some things that will be low maintenance and can stay out year round. (low maintenance) The pots have a gloss glaze on the outside (labels describe it as frost proof glaze) but the inside is bare clay and I am concerned it will absorb water and may cause…
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Killing the weeds
Hi all, My front garden is about 6' × 12' and just full of weeds. I'm looking for a way to get rid of them so I can actually have flower borders and a lawn. I don't want to put weed killer down for a couple of reasons, both neighbours to each side have lovely gardens and I'd worry anything in the soil may kill their plants…
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Trying to identify flower
Trying to learn a bit about some of the flowers in my garden. I'm a complete novice. Any idea what this low lying plant is please? It tend to spread around the soil. Any of you learned gardeners help please? Somebody is going to tell me it's a weed lol
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Slatted screen fence advice
Hi all! I was hoping someone might be able to offer any recommendations / advice on slatted screen fences. The dream (if budget was infinite) would be a clean western red cedar set up like in the below, but we just can't afford cedar :( A fairly open question but has anyone had any experience getting a similar look without…
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Spoons/ post hole diggers - single vs double hinged
I have a few poles I want to install, these will require holes of 900-1000mm. I am going to buy a set of post hole diggers to use in conjunction with a heavy digging bar I could either get traditional straight handled https://www.toolstation.com/roughneck-post-hole-digger/p55706 or for about £20 more double…
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Right name for heavy-duty weeding tool?
When I first took on an allotment, I had a lot of weeds/brush/undergrowth to clear, but I also had a fantastic little hand-tool called a Kirpi which made short work of slashing stuff down, but could also be used as a hand-held hoe for more specific weeding; the outside of the blade was sharpened, with a little hook, so you…
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RHS Rosemoor 20% discount off garden admissions booked by 30th April online
This offer was included in the details about a competition offering prizes of family admissions to RHS Rosemoor which is between Exmoor and Dartmoor, MSE'ers might be heading that way on hols soon. Here's a link to the comp in case you want to see if you can win a ticket https://www.checklists.co.uk/win/rhs/ Plus, Rosemoor…
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Cleaning 'stone' and grouting on garden wall
Hoping someone has experience here and can help but I posted on the DIY forum and it's received spectacular lack of interest compared to more interesting things.I'll just post the link because it has the explanation and photos. Any thoughts are…
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Bumpy uneven lawn
Hi all. My lawn is only 3 years old,. We've taken care of it with the correct feed and weed/moss products. Regular mowing and raking. After the winter it seems to have gone bumpy and uneven, not huge bumps but it is obvious. Still weed and moss free. A little bit of clover that I intend dealing with. Doesn't appear to be…
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Levelling garden for turf
Hi, I am trying to level my garden before putting turf down and could do with some advice on how best to do it. The patch I am working on is down at the bottom of the garden. It was overgrown and the previous owners had spent years piling stuff down there. It therefore isn't very level. I have managed to turn it all over…
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Lawn Scarifers
I’ve done a major clean up around my house this past few weeks, my attention is now turning to my lawn and putting it into shape. I live on the top of a hill, my soil is heavy damp clay, the lawn itself is roughly 12x24 meters and is really in need of some TLC. The lawn has never been scarified and is full of moss. I have…
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Kings Seeds 10% off
Just had this message arrive in my inbox. Order your seeds before 11pm on Monday 5th April and we'll give you 10% off. Use promotional code 10EASTKS at the checkout - www.kingsseeds.com Happy Easter!
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Laburnum Tree
Does anyone have an established laburnum tree, and can you tell me if it has blossomed yet (or whatever he correct term is, when it produces the yellow wisteria looking flowers). I have a large laburnum which I think has died. Last year, it produced a small amount of yellow flowers and that was it. It did not leaf or…
