Alina W

Sharpening tools

You can buy sharpening strips for push lawnmowers. They're basically strips of sandpaper that clip onto the mower and sharpen the blades as you push the lawnmower. They're single use, and not that expensive. Have a look in a large DIY store or garden centre for them.

Poorly Pots

Also, have you ever replaced the top three inches of soil or so with fresh compost? That really needs doing every year.

Temporarily repotting amaryllis and hyacinths?

Definitely don't put the amaryllis outside yet - frost will kill it. You can put it in a standard large pot, them keep it on a windowsill until last frost has passed. Feed and water regularly, and continue to do so when you put it outside in a sunny spot. Come October, cut off any leaves, allow the compost to dry out and put it in a cool place (under 12C) for about 12 weeks - do not let it get frosted. Then refresh the soil, bring into the warm and start watering again.

What's the weather like in your area?

Dry and sunny here for most of the day today - I couldn't believe it!

Happy New Year

And a Happy New Year to everyone from me, too.

Let's hope that we can retire our arks this year!

New year growth starting early

I have primulas in flower, too, and plenty of bulbs showing. But at the local hospital today, I spotted a cherry blossom in full, glorious, bloom...

Adverts

Ad Blocker also works. The fact is, to keep the site afloat adverts will always be here, so it's best to take your own steps to remove them rather than hope that board attitudes will change.

Windchimes

Our neighbours used to have windchimes, and I found them extremely annoying - I couldn't hear the birds for their noise.

Fortunately, they got tired of them quite quickly and removed them.

Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas, everyone - here's to a sunnier 2013 for us all!

What's the weather like in your area?

Dry, sunny and breezy today - a bit of a dry spell wouldn't come amiss.

All good wishes to folks in the SW.