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De-seeding a tree?

Is it possible to spray a tree or put something on its roots to stop it from producing seeds? We have a large ash tree in our front garden and the millions of seeds cause so much mess on the lawn and...

abiknox

Laying new patio over existing slabs

I curently have a concrete slab patio 3m x 4m that i want to re do with nicer slabs. The current slabs are bedded down in 3 foot of concrete and so pulling them up is out of the question. Can anyone...

lonedad

Can someone identify this please?

I have 3 of these that have sprouted in my border. We've only lived in this house a few months so I dont know if these are plants that were planted by the previous occupier or if its a weed....

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tradesman qualifications

For my project in excess of £100k I need a roofer, builder, electrican and plumber, I am asking local tradesmen to quote so I can compare but what qualifications do I need to ask for or check...

malana-3

Screening tree or shrub

My neighbour has erected an unattractive structure, 2.5m high, close to the 1.8m fence which separates our gardens and I would like to screen it from our view. My problem is that on my side of the...

madmondeo

laying slabs

as a guide how much should i expect to pay a builder to lay 48 slabs? ground is flat and all he needs do is mix the sand/cement and lay them. i make it sound so easy .................. ;-) how long...

midagetrolop

Moss in Lawn

Went out to cut the grass for the first time this year and could not believe how much moss there is -- is it something to do with the terrible winter we had in the UK? I didn't have all this last...

Barmaid

Unhappy camellia

I have two camellias in pots in ericaceous compost. They have both been treated the same. One is looking happy and healthy and ready to put out lots of lovely flowers. The other is looking quite sorry...

scoob101

Re pointing a patio.

Hi, a few years ago I had a new patio laid and have never been happy with the way the pointing was done, and after a couple of years of jet washing loads of it has come out. So now I am going to...

nextqueen

problem with boiler

got a combinaton c28 boiler. just before xmas and last night, both times it has stopped working. the pressure has dropped and so a valve has had to be opened to create one bar of pressure. the switch...

madmondeo

How many slabs do i require?

Each slab is 600mm x 600mm. Ground needed to be covered is 3670mm x 2450mm. How many complete slabs do i need? Thnaks for your answers!...

notalot

garden shrubs post winter

My creeping rosemary, rock rose, phormium and potted bay have all suffered. Will they revive in spring?

madmaz50

Pruning conifers

If you cut the top of conifers, do they then grow more 'bushy' and grow outwards rather than keep growing upwards ?

mummyh

Removing tree stumps

I've just spent most of the day today cutting down three large bushes/small trees and am now left with three stumps which I want to take out, but I can't budge any of them. I've tried with my garden...

adbagnall

Transplanting a Wisteria

I have a large, well established Wisteria which, due to construction work, I need to remove from its current location. I am wondering if I can transplant it and, if so, what steps I should take to...

ritchiegang

Fast growing evergreen shrub - tall for privacy

I am looking for a fast growing tall (past fence height) evergreen shrub preferably one that flowers. Problem I have is it is for a small narrow garden so need the height but not the width. This is...

Chillum

Selective weed treatment around a tree.

I have an area of garden (8ft square) which has an small acer tree in he middle. I, and by "I" I mean my partner, wants to try to plant the area with grass. Apart from the fact hat this area...

RATTER15

Can i put grass seed down now?

Is it safe to put grass seed down now, we have had a couple of frosty mornings but I need to get some grass in my field/garden, I'm getting married in the garden toward the end of the year and I need...

crisgal

devon four

when talking about sizes and shapes of properties, what does 'devon 4' mean?

beeseejay

Spaces in the hedge.

I've just spent two weeks severely cutting back a hedge of hawthorn and blackthorn. It is now mainly 'young trees' with not a lot of growth low down. I would like some hedging to fill in the gaps...

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