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Dealing With Moss On A Hedge.

I am trying to eradicate clumps of moss from the top of a trimmed hawthorn hedge and wonder if it is safe to spray with a solution of iron sulphate. The hedge is currently dormant. Thanks.

carrust

Peregrines

I saw 2 today in the city centre. The female was carrying a pigeon & the male was trying to scrounge a meal...he didn't get very far:-)...

malana3

Camelia Shrub

I have a (so far) healthy potted camelia shrub with plenty of buds on it. To protect it from frost I have moved it into my garage and have been keeping the soil moist. I have today noticed that it...

Scarlett

I have a normal old unused chimney (from a Victorian house) in my room. It's on the 1st floor with one above. I sometimes get bird crap and feather but today I have rain drops. Not tons, but enough...

sunny-dave

Feeder Watch

Lovely sunny day here now. Half an hour watching the feeder : Great Tits Blue Tits Sparrows Robin Chaffinch and a surprise - a lovely Nuthatch On the ground underneath Song Thrush Blackbirds a...

Outtheway

What Would Bury A Dead Bird?

Have just found a dead blackbird, half buried in a large (about 18" diameter)plant container full of soil (was last used for runner beans), what animal would do this? Fox perhaps? Any ideas?...

overthetop

Apple Trees

I have two apple trees in my garden. One of them still has lots of apples which haven't fallen despite several storms and constant blustery weather. They aren't sheltered in any way. All neighbouring...

anneasquith

My Dog.

I love my dog dearly, but I would never dream of buying him xmas presents, birthday presents, nor would I ever send a card with his name on it to anyone. he's a dog :)...

starone

In Praise Of Beards

BEARD FACTS 1. Stroking of beard increases concentration and cognitive ability. 2. Filters the air of toxic pollution and stray food. 3. Natural bear repellent when camping or wandering in the forest....

tiggerblue10

I'm At Work

Hardly anyone else is here and I don't appear to have much to do apart from move some stuff to another floor as my team are relocating at the end of January. I couldn't book any leave as most of my...

whiskeryron

Woman Sues Hospital

A recent article in the Kentucky Post reported that a woman, one Anne Maynard, has sued St. Luke’s hospital saying that after her husband had surgery there, he lost all interest in sex. A hospital...

Longmans

My Dog Is Out In The Garden

barking at the wind. Is that normal?...

Kassee

Goldfish

Any goldfish experts out there. My little one won a goldfish. At the moment its swimming round in the water it came in, looking dirty water now. Just bought a fish tank with plant, gravel etc and some...

treborman

Real Christmas Trees

hi all just a quick one , this year we gone for a real tree in a pot which we can put outside during the year till next year, but the question is do we have to repot it to make it grow bigger and when...

marval

Hole

A retiree was given a set of golf clubs by his co-workers. Thinking he'd try the game, he asked the local pro for lessons, explaining that he knew nothing whatever of the game. The pro showed him the...

carrust

Falconry Day

I'm going today for my falconry flying experience int Yorkshire Dales....what a thoughtful daughter I have....

megfitz

Is This A Kite

Large brownish bird, forked tail, rings on underside of wings ,circling lazily around my and neighbours houses. I was told Red Kite and also that they don't go for live prey but eat carrion . Is this...

zabado

Basil.

I've been growing my own basil in pots on the kitchen window sill. But the leaves at the bottom of the plant are turning yellow and dying off, while the leaves at the top of the plant are a lush...

tamborine

Where Are The Birds

I used to see pigeons doves robins wrens finches woodpeckers owls crows magpies etc visit water trough & pond - now theres zilch/nowt/none/nada. My chickens still here, though theyre penned. No...

maggiebee

Tommy Cooper Style

I met this bloke with a didgeridoo and he was playing Dancing Queen on it. I thought, 'That's Aboriginal.' ----------------------- This lorry full of tortoises collided with a van full of terrapins....

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