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Water Barrel

One of my water barrels has unfortunately begun to 'reek' due to droppings from oak tree getting in (filter dislodged) , is it still alright to use the water on crops? i.e. leeks in particular.

lilacben

I Ordered Some Peranniuals From The Gardening Place I Always Get Them From

and when they arrived a few weeks back they was very tiny...I have managed to pot them up and some died but thankfully alot didnt. My question is do I carry on growing them in pots....at the moment in...

sandyRoe

Can I Cut The Nettles In The Garden Down Now?

Or would there still be insects using them as a food source?...

mayennaise

Goat Willow And Wasps!

Anyone know why a one side of my goat willow shrub/small tree is irresistible to wasps and flies at the moment ??

fuggy

Catappilers

Brown Catappilers on my tomatoes any idea what they may be? I have never had them before. They must be desperate to eat them....

puzzlesRus

Can Anyone Identify This Plant/weed ?

It appeared out of the blue and I am curious to know what it is, before I dig it up. www.brital.talktalk.net/mystery_plant.jpg...

RASPUTINS-DOG

Weed Killer

Hello.. Could someone please recommend a strong weed killer.... Thankyou......

iggymiggy

Sweet Corn

How can I tell if my sweet corn is ready for harvesting

bond

Impatiens/ Busy Lizzies Not Flowering

Last year Lizzies in my window box thrived all the way through to about October flowering profusely. This year I had initial blooms, but now all gone and no more flowers just lots of green leaves. It...

tooj

Hoses

I,ve just been looking at last weeks ad in the Daily Mirror for an expanding hosepipe. . It looks good but I would like 75ft which costs £29.99 Has anyone tried these as its a lot of money if they,re...

cecil39

Black Eyed Susan Vine

I got one of these for my birthday but wonder if it will over winter, never had one before, its so pretty I would like to keep it.

Ric.ror

Lamps To Aid Plant Growth

After the lovely summer we have not had I am thinking of getting one of those lamp so beloved by the stars of shows like Police Interceptors etc. My lemon tree plants need the help What are they...

zabado

Heater.

It's a bit late on in the season now and most of my tomatoes are either the size of marbles or are still yellow flowers. Would it be beneficial to them if I was to buy a greenhouse heater and if so...

melv16

Autumn Raspberries And Blackberries

Is anyone else picking the above. What, with late runner beans and early autumn fruit, what's the world coming to? :-)

Ric.ror

Laurel Hedging

When and where would be the best place to buy this from? I've looked on ebay but wondered if a garden centre might be cheaper...

sandyRoe

Lidls Have These On Offer This Week. Anyone Used Similar And Are They Any Good?

I don't like climbing step ladders to trim privet hedges. Would these be OK? http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=25970...

Elina

Holly Bush ...

Is it possible to transfer a well established holly Bush to another position ... and if so any tips? Thanks x

bethbilly

Hydrangea Colour

What colourant can I use to keep blue hydrangea from turning to pink (which it has now done!)...

malagabob

Wild Bramble

Am I right, If you keep cutting runners of wild bramble back to ground level eventually the root will give up and die. Seem to have heard this somewhere TIA...

homedeeth

Bush Disease

I have an almost spherical bush/tree at the bottom of my garden. The half facing the house seems to be fine, the leaves are green, no holes in the leaves. The half facing away from the house seems to...

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