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Seagulls!
Does anyone have any idea on how to scare off seagulls from a garden. They are very large and muscular with hooked beaks and unfortunately the are becoming increasingly bold. The problem is at my mothers house - the window cleaner last week would not clean the windows as they were flying at him and today my brother was…
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Badgers, rabbits and foxes
Does anyone have any experience of growing veg in an area with badgers, rabbits and foxes on site? I have seen evidence of all 3 on the land. We have a big badgers sett and I regularly see rabbits. Also my delightful dog often finds fox poo to roll in! I was going to do a chicken wire fence but someone said a badger can…
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Which greenhouse?
I currently have a poly carbonate green one which is on its last legs. Panels missing and broke. I want to replace but keep getting varying reviews. I know that sealant should be applied to panes when erecting but really want to know which one? TIA
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Roses
My roses are really "leggy" this year anyone know why or what to do. Black spot is a problem too
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How much is too much?
I am in the process of receiving quotes for two conifers that need topping and basically trimming back. I have never had to look to get someone in before as my father in law has always done it- but he can’t anymore. How much for two medium sized conifers should I be looking at for the work? Any advice would be hugely…
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Onion Sets ... Too Late??
I have just realised I have forgotten to plant my onion sets. Is it too late now?
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Froth on koi pond
I have never had a problem with the pond before but its covered in froth. The pond contains koi and goldfish Anyone else had this problem?
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Single use plastics
I see that single use plastics are yet again in the firing line 1. Ear buds 2. Drinking Straws This got me thinking Disposable water filters - how many of these do we get through annually - do they decompost ? Nope !!
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How to measure the drop of a sloping garden
Our large back garden consists of a patio, another flat area at the far end and and a slope of varying gradient in between the two. Can anyone suggest a relatively simple way of measuring the vertical difference between the two flat areas? I have looked online but couldn't find a solution, but I may have been using the…
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Japanese Knotweed coming into garden from council ground
Hi, any advice appreciated. Bought house, 6ish months later noticed knotweed growing right at the end of the garden which backs onto a recreation ground, separated by fence with large gaps. Rec is owned by council. It was clearly on our property but cm away from the Rec. So just paid ££ ourselves for a 5 year plan for a…
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Lucky dip plants from Jersey Plants Direct
Haven't got the space myself but if you have ... Your product will be selected randomly from the following varieties - Begonia, Gazania, Busy Lizzie, Lobelia, Marigold, Mimulus, Osteospermum, Pansy, Petunia, Salvia, verbena 280 Ready Plants £29.99 (11p per plant) 140 Ready plants £16.99 (13p per plant) 70 Ready Plants…
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How long will peanuts for birds last?
We feed the birds In the garden sunflower hearts and peanuts (the squirrel family in the trees also love peanuts) so we are buying in bulk at present. It just dawned on me though, how long can peanuts be kept in plastic containers (with lids) before they go off? It’s much cheaper to buy a large 25kg bag, but not sure how…
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Which compost
Hi, I need some help please. I am a bit late starting my gardening this year. I mostly do flowers in pots, some chilli and tomato plant. Total I have abt 20 pots of various size. Any recommendations on which compost to get? I normally have which membership so get their best buy but I don't have that now. So looking for…
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fuchsia rust.
Any suggestions for getting rid of this pain. I've tried lots of things but not many seem to work.
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Black ants on white daisies plants
Any tips of what spray to use to get rid of black ants on plants? Thanks
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Jalapeno Pepper Plant
Hi chums ,I wonder if you can help I bought my DD a small pepper plant from the Chilli Farm on the IoW in April.She has nurtured it on the windowsill and kept is watered and its now trebled in size. do you think its OK to put into a bigger pot on the decking in the garden or will it not survive the cooler outside air. We…
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Are there any Lilies which are not toxic to cats?
All parts of Lilies are apparently toxic to cats, and even a brush of pollen on the fur can be fatal. Do you know of any Lilies which are safe? I'd love to have some Lilium Regale or any othere which are safe.
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Cordyline Australis Help!!
Hello good morning, I need some advice from you experts out there. Our friends wanted to get rid of their Cordylines so we happily said we wanted them. We know the difficulty in moving them but we took good advice and we’re extremely careful with the roots. They’ve been here for about 4 weeks and have plenty of space but…
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Pear tree problem
My pear tree used to give lots of sweet fruits every year. But now it is completely bare without a single leaf or flower. How do I sort this out?
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Pond foam
My Koi and goldfish pond seems to have froth on it at the moment. Has anyone any idea why please
