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Talkback: How to maintain a garden pond
in barley straw help untill my plants get big enough to cope with excess nitrogen would putting in a pump help although I did want a natural pond to attract frogs etc. very useful That's a really good tip, but how does one get rid of Duckweed (you know by meg.hopkins@yah
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05/01/2012 10:46:30
by dottiesue
chillis
of them.  So many, in fact, that I ended up using the glut to make Christmas decorations with dried ones! Thanks Orangeone,another to try i think. Are there any "stir fry type" chilli plants which make good houseplants without attracting aphids or getting by patjones
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22/02/2012 19:34:10
by Ju3
Community Orchard
).  The underplanting would be meadow plants - predominantly wild flowers, with long-season colour interest.  The whole would belong to the whole village, and would attract wildlife, especially bees and other pollinators. Now, here's the challenge:  the County Council by Shrinking Violet
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17/04/2012 17:49:20
by Shrinking Violet
Dangers of antifreeze to pets & other animals
/tastes attractive to cats and other animals.  I've since been told that adding cider vinegar to water features also helps keep them running through the winter and is safe for pets, should they come into contact with it.  If anyone has any other alternatives by LyndseyM
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20/09/2012 19:16:50
by Dovefromabove
Looking for plant suggestions
for something that will grow to a height of about 8', preferably native and attract wildlife. Any suggestions. ...you might like this one, it's Sambucus plumosa Aurea, a form of Elder.  I think the leaf colour would contrast with your blue flowering Ceanothus by Sarah Hill
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19/04/2013 22:25:00
by punkdoc
Trees suitable for a private road
or whitebeam.  They have creamy flowers in spring and then berries in autum and attractive foliage.  They will provide food and shelter for insects and birds. Have a look at these - http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=1852  - http by Helen Andrew
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26/04/2013 19:49:17
by Pipstrelle
Talkback: Garden wildlife
James, derelict bomb-sites are actually very good for wildlife. How about a compromise, guys?Everyone has a area that is sort of ignored. Cut and trim all you want, but move the trimmings to that unused area for the winter.Works for us... Of course by Bradleys garden
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28/11/2011 18:41:25
by Agence de traduction
Easy care plants
to improve this area.    Are you looking for something for adults to plant that looks good with little upkeep, or something to get the kids interested in growing things and wildlife? Hello Nutcutlet, We are looking for all those things really. The adults by The Artist
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23/05/2013 23:08:16
by HOLEDIGGER
Preventing frogs freezing to death in wdlife ponds
, and the pond should be roundish in shape, rather than long and thin like a cast iron bath, then there's a chance that the deep water middle won't freeze as quickly down at the bottom. And a bog garden at the side of the pond will attract no end of wildlife by Harvey Sanders
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10/05/2013 19:27:38
by Fairygirl
Bee friendly plants for hanging baskets
 most wildlife-friendly plants! You could try herbs such as thyme, chives, rosemary, sage, mint and marjoram etc which are good for beneficial insects and useful in the kitchen.  Lavender is always a winner, and I found that the bees were attracted to gazania by Bowdeeka
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12/03/2012 19:27:28
by Bowdeeka
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