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Flymo

On 03/05/2012 in forum

Hi I have a flymo which is in need of a good clean.  There is a build up of debri under underneath and wondered what the experts use on this forum  to help with the cleaning.  I have looked at Flymo's product but is seem expensive for what it is.  I


How to make a bird bath

On 24/01/2013 in Projects: Wildlife gardening

Birds not only use water to drink, but they also bathe in it, helping them fluff up their feathers to insulate themselves against the cold. Experts have also found that clean birds are more streamlined, so can escape from predators quickly. Our bird


Around the garden job checklist - week 5

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Clean and sharpen knives and secateurs, and spray metal tools with oilPut up nesting boxes for birds in suitable trees or on buildingsMove shrubs growing in the wrong placeService petrol lawn mowersSearch through seed, bulb and nursery catalogues


Greenhouse job checklist - week 9

On 23/11/2011 in Greenhouse checklists

Empty your greenhouse and thoroughly clean inside, pressure washing the frame, staging and glazingCut back overwintered fuchsias, and increase frequency of watering to encourage new growthSow summer bedding plantsMonitor temperatures with a max


tidy up sweet wiliams

On 07/09/2012 in forum

down til the end of the stem? Or leave the stems and clean all the leaves? Thank you very much   Regards, ping


Wildlife Pond

On 08/09/2012 in forum

I have just created a wildlife pond in my garden  -1.5m x 1m (preformed pond) with the intention of attracting more wildlife into my garden.  I am looking for some advice on plants to put in my pond to keep the water clean that are not too invasive


lilly bulbs in containers

On 27/10/2012 in forum

I have had some lilly in containers, for 5 years, i want remove them clean the containers, and change the soil,what is the best time to do this, now or spring before they start to grow If they have died back completely then it is safe to do it now


Holes in soil

On 30/11/2012 in forum

Hopefully the attached picture will show the problem. It looks as though something has just been poking holes everywhere. No worm casts, just clean holes slightly wider than a pencil width. Any ideas ?     Could be mice, have you got any bulbs down


Talkback: Woodlice

On 17/03/2012 in forum

I have a woodlouse nursery in my garden, beneath a large terracotta saucer which I use as a wildlife drinking water container/bird bath.When I lift the saucer to clean it, I am always delighted to see woodlice of varying sizes scurrying away to hide.


How to hoe effectively

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Choosing secateursImproving your lawnCutting a clean lawn edgeView a selection of vegetable plants Browse a variety of hardy perennials


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