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suzie1

just a couple of questions

What are the best flowers to plant in pots around the garden at this time of year? is there a cheaper discounted place i can buy garden table and chairs from? I want to grow coriander and mint and...

evedawn

cleaning a hardwood floor

what is the best method of keep a hardwood floor ("proper wood not laminate) clean. I'm not sure which detergents etc to use and what sort of mop i'd buy. thanks all in advance...

cris r

septic tanks and washing machines

Does anyone know what detergent I should use in a washing machine if i have a septic tank. I have been told that the normal detergents would effect the bacteria in the tank the same applys if I use...

2gbmum

Red Robin or Laurel?

Want a tall (7ft) hedge to keep out nosey kids next door peering over fence. Which is better Photinia Red Robin or Laurel? Will probably fork out big money for big plants so don't have to wait too...

loobyloo123

orchid growing leaves on flower stem?

My mums orchid has grown two leaves on the end of a flower stem. Also it is growing what looks like a couple of roots behind the two leaves. Anyone know anything about orchids, as I don't know what to...

B10nd13

Flatmate problem

Currently I'm in a flat share with 2 others. We're 9 months into a 18 month contract, with a 12 month break clause. The problem is one of the others is now having to move out for personal reasons. The...

kujawski

antifoul boat paint

can any one tell me what "can be applied up to 3 months before launch" means on a can of anti foul boat paint, 1) does it mean it has to be painted and then stuck in the water within 3...

Nosha123

vat on New Builds

all opinions welcome folks.. we are about 3 months from completion of our new home and are going to wait until completion before putting in our vat reclaim (all new builds are zero rated so you save...

madge2

Local Paper

Hackneyed ornaments-or the livestock in a small poultry farm ?h?e? d?c?s Thanks...

honky-tonk

Cherry Tree

The Bark has split on the trunk. What would of caused this to happen and is there anything i can do. It still blossoms every year

mancmo

Donating furniture to charity

Ive got an large dining table and chairs I want to donate to charity...its too good to throw on the tip!! Anyway, I had a large national charity come round one day to pick it up and they wouldnt take...

Bazile

Water in Ground

Most of the houses on our road on one side of the road , have a problem with water in the earth in the back yard No one knows where this water is coming from - some say it might be an underground...

viz48

Ikea Sale

anyone know when the Ikea end of year sale is? I know its in the summer....but not sure when

complimentary

previous correspondence

I am a little disppointed that I have had no reply aboput my question on camillias Is there a reason why? Ann...

sddsddean

Chelsea Flower Show ticket

Does anyone know what the original price of an ordinary ticket to the show was this year? They are sold out and only ones available are on ticket sites where they are going for up to £200! The...

dancecaller

Kettle that doesn't splutter, or scald me

My kettle element has failed (again). The old one was a jug. If it was filled near the mark it spluttered and spilled water when boiling. I want one that is easy to fill through the spout, not having...

smurfchops

Growing Tomato Plants

I have been given two small tomato plants about 9 inches high, each in a terracotta pot with mulch around them. Any hints or tips on growing and feeding please ? they are in a good light and I have...

Wildhunny

Semi detached cottages garden boundary dispute

A year ago we bought a semi detached cottage. Next door had been sold 5 months earlier, both having been owned previously by the same person and therefore the garden had not been divided at the rear....

TrudyTrudy

wasp nest?

Hi, I strongly suspect my shed has been invaded by wasps, everytime I enter theres one or two in. I have searched for the nest but I can't find one?! Is there such a thing as Wasp Repellant so I can...

ottosump

Conservatory flies

Hello group, what with the nice weather we've been having recently, we like to leave the conservatory door open, however flies get in, and they can't get out, they just buzz around in the higher roof...