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BEEZELMOTH

onion fly

how do i prevent it and how do i treat it

nettynoo

blackfly

I have heard about a soap and nicotine wash for blackfly on plants. what how and when to use please

homer75

trimming a laurel hedge

When is the best time of year to trim a large, well established laurel hedge ? Thanks in advance.

earsdon

Corkscrew hazel

I recently bought 2 corkscrew hazels. 1 I put in the garden and the other is in a pot. Both are looking pathetic and are not thriving . My neighbour has a healthy one so what am I doing wrong?

scarymary

bulls

is it possible for a bull to swim ?? sorry this is a serious question

granny grump

Cycas Revoluta - King sago plant

A kind friend has just bought me a Cycas Revoluta and I'd love to treat it right. Any tips?

raymond 42

I have rasberry bush and Blackcurrant bush just planted this year i would like to know when yo prune and what food to feed thwm I have only a few fruits on the bushes is this normal they seem to be...

sammyshute

Hedge trimmers

My boyfriend wants a hedge trimmer for his birthday. Can anyone recommend one? We've only got a smallish garden so would not need anything too heavy duty.

bubbles4920

how long do toroises live for?

i had my tortoise when i was 12 and was told then that she was 36. so as she is now 63, is it possible she will outlive me?

wolphpack

clover around my plants

its small purple clover with alot of roots for its size. I pull them out from around my plants and a week later it starts all over again. Is there something to put on them without killing all my other...

earthakitten

Grape Vine !!!!!

I am a first time veg grower and am thoroughly enjoying it. I now have grand designs for a vine. Does anyone know if I can grow an eating grape vine. My greenhouse is 8 x 12' and unheated all year....

dave2222

garden

whats the best way to green my garden and get rid of weeds at the same time

elephant1234

red foliage plant what is it

i am looking after a cerise red plant with purple / burgundy leaves with vivid cerise pink veins and stalk can anyone help it`s looking a bit droopy but has had plenty of water and feed it`s about 18...

mimififi

wildlife pond

I have made a wild life pond in my garden to help with pest control etc and to attract more wildlife (not crows though) and have just filled it in. Let the water settle and acclimatise etc and have...

coralie

Famous People

I am looking for Famous people who were born lived or have visited, Margate, Birchington, Broadstairs in Kent

shortstuffO3

A strange creature

Around where we live there are all these bugs out right now. We all call them June Bugs. They look almost like the Japanese Beatle but they are much larger. In the garden there is this bug. It is all...

mamie

houseflies

with all the nice weather we're having ive constantly got doors and windows open but needless to say im getting a lot of flies in the house. i dont want to use spray or fliypapers has anyone got any...

cpsltd

weeds

how do i get rid of Buttercups in my borders

thespeedies

Maggots in roots

I am an enthusiastic 1st time veg grower. As I have a very small plot I am growing container veg. Some of my caulis, purple sprouting, radishes and broceletto have been ruined with little creamy white...

zombie1000

Shoes smell of rubber!

Hi I have bought a pair of Catapiller suede shoes and they absolutely reek of rubber. The smell is so overpowering that I can't even keep them in my cupboard. I have tried soaking them in soapy water...

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