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Buying land for wildlife and conservation
I would like to buy a plot of land for wildlife conservation. There seems to be very little for sale - are there specialist sites I should be looking for?
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Badger problem
I have a badger visiting my driveway on a regular basis. It occasionally leaves a smelly little present but apart from that it's not a problem. Until last night. The whole family were woken at 4:30 by our dog. First thought was that we were being burgled. After a thorough search we could find nothing amiss. We all returned…
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Coffee grounds
So I've been offered bags the size of flour bags with used coffee grounds.I've put the first one on the compost heap but I'm not sure how much I should add.I understand they keep slugs at bay but wonder if this is suitable for every plant or if there are some that would not like the extra nitrogen or how much would be too…
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low lying architectural planting
Hiya, need some ideas for quality architectural planting in a prominent position at front of house. However due to the layout nothing growing tall will do. Up to 0.5m should be OK. I was thinking some grasses, phormiums and possibly yucca but need some inspiration. Low maintenance would be helpful Thanks for any ideas
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Cherry Laurel in pots?
Looking for some instant evergreen screening, approx 10 metres to cover. Planting isn't an option tho so wondering if Cherry Laurel Hedging plants would be ok to permanently keep in a large pot (50cm). The plants would be bought at around 4-5ft high and wouldn't be allowed to get any higher than 6-7ft. Does anyone know if…
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£10 off Sarah Raven when you spend £30
I was doing the Yeokens spin to win comp this evening and stumbled upon this offer on the Spend your Yeokens page. Spend a few Yeokens to get £10 off bulbs, seeds, gardening kit and more, all delivered right to your door. Happy gardening! Yeokens are what the Yeo Valley Dairy business call the tokens they give you with…
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Free Sweet Pea seeds
Just spotted this one: 1st 20,000 get free Sweet Pea seeds - need to fill in a survey: https://skize.com/plant-a-seed/
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Aldi Garden Special Buys March 2020
I noticed that Aldi are doing a Garden Special Buys event starting on Sunday 1st March. I went instore to check for a leaflet but it wasn’t out yet, but the current leaflet did say the Gardening Special Buy will be online from Sunday 23rd Feb. This is my first year growing veg from seed so I am looking forward to getting a…
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looking for ideas for lawn reinforcing
hi folks as title, looking for something to reinforce lawn, its where i access the back garden and have compost bins, water containers etc.as its just dirt only weeds growing i tried that reinforced matting that toolstation sell comes in 10m x 1m lengths but that never worked (either lawn mower hit it or was tripping…
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Neighbours trees
Hi all Getting my garden redone next week and the gardener has suggested cutting back the neighbours huge overgrown trees that are essentially touching the roof of my house. I will pop a note round the let them know he has suggested this but are there any issues with cutting trees not your own? I am happy to pay i don't…
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laying artificial grass on ridged decking
HI folks I have decking with ridges and want to lay artificial grass on it I have been advised to lay plywood below the grass to stop the ridges showing through. How will that dry out will it not rot or does the underlay stop it and is a better option
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Greenhouse availability!!
Can anyone recommend a website/supplier that currently has stock of greenhouses size - Width 9ft x Length 11ft Having torn down a dilapidated brick shed in my garden I have a perfect concrete base for one, but cannot find ANYTHING in stock for the above size or even close!! Many TIA!!
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Natural ways to deal with weeds and moss
Well it's a long shot but if you don't ask you don't get.So my lawn, visible all the time I'm in my living room, is growing swathes of moss and worse, dense thatches of Self Heal and rampant dandelion I can't use chemicals because I now have a hedgehog and a family of Blackbirds who visit year round. I've tried weeding by…
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Celeriac.. any pearls of wisdom?
Toying with the idea of trying to grow celeriac in containers. Does anyone know if this can be done or how easy/tricky it is?
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Tall plant advice please
We are after some plants/trees that will grow maybe 5ft or 6ft tall (or can be purchased that height already) but wont grow too wide (such as christmas tree shaped). We need them to obscure a gap about 4ft wide on the front fence where we can see the neighbours messy driveway every time we leave the house Dont really want…
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Tree Heather experience?
Always wanted one and they are for sale locally. If I have to plant in the sun it will have to be in a pot maybe as there are drains very near. Can't find out their rooting habit. Erica veitchii is the type. What are my chances of success with a pot? There's a strong cool wind where I can put it in a sunny spot.
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Quote for front lawn and rear garden overhaul
Hello, In need of advice regarding a quote we have received for work in our front lawn and rear garden. Our rear garden is about 350 -370 square metres and front lawn is about 35 square metres. The work involves removal of shrubs, old sheds and some rubbish, laying new grass turf, planting conifer hedging, new flower beds,…
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Water company Permission [SELF-CERTIFICATION APPLICATION] to build over/ close to a public sewer
Hi the project is a private property, connecting a new drainage pipe to the existing private property drainage (not the neighbours) but our private property, and the method to notify the water company (Seven trent) EDIT: Here is what we doing On the front driveway (where cars are parked) a new drain is to be being…
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Motion Sprinkler to deter cats
I love gardening and have not been able to go in the garden without getting upset by cats fouling the lawns. I have done everything possible to deter them with no luck. They poo on top of the prickly branches and everywhere on top of the plants and lately the driveway. My neighbour does not have this problem as they park…
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How much should we expect to pay, for disposal/removal of 10 tonne bags of wet leaves/branches?
Got about 10 tonne garden bags of leaves/ thin branches/ ivy from the wall and garden. We want to dispose of it by paying somebody with a van/ or a gardener who does that as a job to make some room. Even if they turn it into a mulch, The bags will be in the front, so easy loading for them to come and collect Want to get…