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Storing seeds
I have loads of seeds and want to ensure they last as long as possible. I know the advice is a cool dark place in a sealed container but I don't really have anywhere that maintains temperature over the year. Over the winter they were in the garage and I guess I am more worried about them getting too hot than too cold. I…
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Compost & bark at lidl
They are currently selling 40 litres of general purpose compost and 40 litres of bark both at £1.99 which seems pretty good to me. Unless you know better !!!
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Beetroot in modules
This year I'm going to try growing beetroot that I first sow in modules Normally, in the past I've sown directly where they are to grow, with mixed successes over the decades But never too old to learn and thinking I'd try the sow in modules & transplant Anyone here done this? I know I can buy growing already in modules…
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How much compost ?
We have a garden planter to fill with compost The internal size being 20cm deep by 80cm wide by 1.4 metres long To me - that looks like 224 litres but composr is sold in 50 litre cubes in B&Q No way do I need 5 of them - they are clearly compressed - but how compressed are they ?
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Identify hedging plant
Probably the simplest question as they seem to be quite popular. Can you please tell me what this plant is? assuming the link worked https://imgur.com/a/7jeGnko Thank you, Mike
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Planting snowdrops in grass
Know they have to be planted in the green, ie after flowering but A) how deep B) . Singly or in clumps if you want to encourage them to multiply c). do you cover them with turf again after planting or leave the bare soil exposed. Does covering the leaves over with soil or turf before the leaves have died damage them for…
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Mint Plants keep dying!
I like to use Mint to make mint sauce but the plants seem to keep turning black and dying, i have tried them in pots this year but the same result. My father used to have them along with rhubarb but non of these are growing for me in the garden which used to belong to my late father.:o
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Lawn Maintenance
Our lawn is full of moss - I mean, more moss than grass Is it too early to use moss killer / feed - yet ? Also - in the past - we used a lawn spreader to drop granules on to the grass - but this spreader "died" a few years ago. Last year - we used hand held rotating spreader (that spins it everywhere) - are there any other…
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Good Online Suppliers
I am looking to buy various fruit and veg plants such as asparagus, raspberry canes and some fruit trees. Are there any online suppliers that are generally considered good value for money and decent quality? I have used one online company years ago and was very disappointed with the quality. In terms of asparagus I…
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First time vegetable patch/garden
We've got a strip of garden spare, approx 1m x 8m along one fence, and its gets sun from 8am til 4pm. We'd like to use it to grow vegetables, ideally chillis, onions, carrots, tomatos etc. But dont know where to start. :o Any pointers or tips greatly appreciated
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Apple truck problem.
Hi. I have a tri variety apple tree, grafted on small root stock. I think m27. Just noticed lots of circular scars on the root stock that are red inside and look almost rootish, apart from being red. Not sure I can upload a photo as had to rejoin mse as lost original password! Bit will try
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What's making these holes in my lawn?
There's a load of these holes, roughly an inch in diameter, all over my lawn. Any suggestions as to what might be creating them, and how to best get rid of the critters? We've had moles before, but there are no mole hills in sight this time… Cheers Pete
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What to burn in a firepit
Last year we had a combination of pressed paper 'logs' (easy to light, but burnt out in a matter of minutes) and dried wood from the local B&Q/DIY shop, which didnt give hardly any flame, just a face full of thick smoke, only for most of the log to be remaining once it burnt itself out What do we need to burn to get the…
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Suggestions for driveway plant
We've just had our front garden paved over and it's looking a bit sparse so we'd like some kind of greenery to freshen things up. I've got some criteria but I've got no idea what fits this criteria. Any suggestions? * Must be a reasonable size (at least 50cm tall) so I'm thinking tree or hedge rather than flowers * Must be…
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Robotic Lawnmowers - Electricity Costs?
I bought one of these and have set it up today. It's not a wireless one (basic Worx Landroid). Should I leave it plugged in all the time (until I put it away in the autumn)? I could just switch the plug off and plug it on on the days I want it to mow perhaps (maybe every other day would be fine) but would that be bad for…
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Field to allotment help needed
Hi :D I have a large plot that I want to turn into an allotment. It has been laid to grass for many years. I was thinking 1m wide beds by maybe 20m. I have bought 1m wide weed membrane and I have heard it is a good way of doing potatoes without trenching. I though this would help doing some of the digging for me on at…
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Best ladder for cutting hedges?
Can anyone recommend a ladder for trimming high hedges?
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Help
I have a large magnolia tree. Grass has started to grow under the tree in the bed around the roots. How do I get rid of the grass without disturbing the actual tree. Tried digging it out but because of the roots of the tree being so shallow I cant. The grass seems to be taking over the actual bed
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What bird feed is best
I'm currently using Extra Select Premium Mix and get through probably a 20Kg bag every 3-4 months (we have 6 feeders that need refilling every day). I ws reading the reviews and a lot of people were saying its got a lot of wheat filler in it, used to bulk it out and the birds dont like it Should we change the mix we feed…
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Will Roundup Weedkiller work at this time of year?
I have just got an allotment which is covered with weeds. My first job will be to dig over the soil and remove as many weeds as possible. Is it worth my while spraying on Weedkiller first, then waiting a couple of weeks before doing the digging. Even if I start digging next weekend, I know it will be a few weeks until…
