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London Stadium

My son and I are Saracens season ticket holders, but yesterday Sarries played at West Ham's ground in Stratford - the Olympic stadium. I'd never been there before, so we went...the stadium is very...

barmy

We have a large old weeping fig which suffered when our boiler broke down during a cold snap and subsequently dropped a lot of leave. It did survive and there are new leaves growing but it is looking...

Pullman

Wallflowers

I have had a lovely display of wallflower grown in pots, they are now beginning to die back, can I leave them in the pots in the hope they will grow again next year?

Elspeth

Algae Problem For Fish Pond

Dies anyone who keeps fish in a garden pond know of a solution to algae problems? I have tried several different so-called cures, but none seems to do what it says on the bottle. At the moment my pond...

sandyRoe

If You Were Planting Potatoes In Pots, Intending To Earth Them Up As They Sprouted, How Much...

...soil would need to be under them?

megfitz

Annual Climbers

Which Annual Climbers should I be growing to be able to have sprays of flowers in the summer, (not Sweet peas) ...I'm thinking of covering Gazebo posts ...it's packed away for winter so no perennials....

muskox

Exhibition

I am looking for about 15 different reliable long lasting cut flowers for exhibiting in a vase at a flower show in September. Suggestions please

Pullman

Bulbs

I have loads of Daffodils in tubs which I will need to take out when they have finished flowering. What would be the best way to keep them for replanting in the Autumn.

megfitz

Penstemmon Care

When should I cut my Penstemmons down and how low do I cut. Last year I lost several through pruning too low/too early, also Salvias and Gauras??

Kershboy56

Want Catfish That Grows To 15-20Cm Any Suggestions

Hi guys, Want catfish that grows to around 15-20cm any suggestions for community tank. Just simple fish suggestions please. Thanks...

sandyRoe

Anybody Know The Name Of This Plant?

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=25f7jop&s=5...

merton69

How To Kill A Plant That You Can't Reach The Root

Hello all. Please can anyone tell me how to kill off a plant that you can't get to? Can a plant be killed by its leaves as I can't get to the actual base of plant to remove it? If so how is it done...

RobKep

Do House Plants Last?

I am aware my flat lacks something and someone suggested a few potted plants may help fill some spaces, provide a more homely feel and even lighten my mood somewhat. I'm not sure about this as I've...

answerbanker

Low Calorie Recipes Wanted

I am on a 'sensible eating plan' and have lost some weight but would like some more ideas for quick and easy -( not too fancy as I am a fairly conventional eater ) low calorie meals please as I work...

Hazlinny

Plant with variegated leaf

A friend gave me a cutting last year and now I have a small outdoor plant with oval-type leaves which are variegated red/green - there is a small white flower. She cannot remember the name of it - can...

west ham fan

monet tree

Hi I have got a very big money plant situated in my conservatory, my question is it has started to flower I have had it for at least 15 years and it is the first time I and many of my friends and...