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Who is eating my snails? (bless'em)

When I cleared out my garden shed this spring I found a pile of empty snail shells in a corner. All had neat hole in the shell from where I guess they were attacked and disposed of. Any ideas what is...

dozeydo

lifting new potatoes

I have never grown potatoes before. I have them in growing bags and the leaves are well out of the top of the bags. How do I know when to lift them, please?

paulrat

weed killer

is there a weedkiller that kills only weeds and does not kill plants in the same bed

martymod

Magpies!!!!

I have put some bird feed out in my rear garden with the hanging type with ball feeders. I have also put apple and grapes on the rockery. Although some pigeons have turned up along with some smaller...

redbreast

Tomato plants

Two of my precious tomatos (Ferline) have got what i assume is neck rot A thinning of the stem just above root level. I have replaced them now but would be grateful for any advice on causes and cures.

kira000

Horse Manure uses

Hi, I have just been given a big bag of well composted (6 month old) horse manure. I currently have the following growing in my garden: Cucumbers, Squashes, aubergines, courgettes, pumpkin, potatoes,...

VIMES08

responsibilities

My neighbour has a wire fence and i have to keep cutting back there bushes / ivy, i asked if they would do something about it as i dont think it should be my responsibility to maintain their garden,...

buzzyb

Pressure washers

Morning all, Has anyone got any advice on which make and model of pressure washer is recommended for cleaning a concrete imprinted patio. My patio is full of grooves and indented patterns which the...

shylock73

Security

I am trying to update AVG 8.0 but can`t because it keeps saying I have another security and I should clear it but I`m not sure if I should. Having looked in Control Panel I have uninstalled `Reg Cure`...

Aquagility

Cleaning Perspex

The front of my new display cabinet is a large (8ft by 4ft) sheet of clear Perspex. What would be the safest way of keeping it clean?

crisgal

corrie blamed for neck break!

there's this guy in manchester, who wouldn't watch corrie for ten years, as he broke his neck the last time he watched it. (he says he ran upstairs to the loo in the ad break and fell) Anyway, he...

naughty nic

caring for a calla lily

i posted a question previously about my wilting calla lily and how to care for it correctly, although i have followed the wonderful advice that people gave me i was wondering if anyone would be able...

loobie

Tongue Piercing

Got mine done today...anyone else got it done and have any advice??!! Ta!!

oxford1

Paultry

I am a new keeper of chickens and I want to know if I can use weed and feed, slug pellets etc on my lawn? Cheers

pigface

Sky and TV ratings

Are Sky able to record user's viewing habits via their Sky+ boxes?

pigface

Obsure TV channels on Sky

Flicking through Sky there are so many channels that would appear to have a very small potential viewership. Does anyone actually watch these obsure channels and if so, which ones. I'm thinking...

markymark67

electricty supplier

who supplies the electric in our new home 68 baskerville road, stoke on trent, staffordshire, st1 2dl is new address

shylock73

My wife and I have been `adopted`

A lovely little cat has taken a `shine ` to my wife and myself and we believe she has `adopted` us, as she stays with us all day in our garden and wants attention all the time. We don`t feed her as...

anotheoldgit

Old radio shows

I am interested in recordings of old radio shows (1950s) on CD. What are the best sites? I have found one, oldradioshows.co.uk Has anyone dealt with this company?

oldmancap

how do I look after an orchid

I have been given an orchid, I don't know what kind it is. Can anyone tell me how i feed, water and generally look after it?

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