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what is name of growth on roses caused by insect larvae

topsoil in kent?

I've filled in an old pond with dirt from a waste company that had dug a pond for someone else. It was quite lumpy and hard so now I need some top soil to raise the ground level a bit and be able to...

redwellies

garden clearance, horrible soil, help!

The previous owners left my garden in a mess, junk and bricks everywhere, loads of weeds. Would like it cleared and levelled, topsoil added, paths, parking area and fencing. Has anyone here had this...

Jules001

planting around a pond

We are currently revamping our pond and the surrounding area. I would like to create a very lush mainly evergreen planting scheme around the pond with the odd splashes of colour, but the problem is...

jd_here

Anti rabbit shrubs

Just about to plant out a new garden but am plagued with rabbits, any advice on shrubs that the pesky little things don't like would be appreciated, TIA, JD

chumphr

Japanese Beatle

Hi Back in the early spring I noticed some grubs in the garden. These have now hatched into what would appear after "Googling' Japanese Beatle. Can anyone tell me how to get rid. Cheers

nathan222

how do i turn off water

my mains water supply will not turn off. the taps in the loft will not turn/ have tried using spanner but will not budge. scared in case i snap something. any suggestions?

MOLITTLE

can anyone recommend a garden contractor

I would like to know if anyone can recommend a garden contractor in SE London. Currently have cracked crazy paving in both front and back garden which will have to be totally removed. Front wall and...

ethanryan

how to stop rabbits

hi i have just started a gardening job at a hotel that has a lot of rabbits on the land has only one got any tips on how to keep the rabbits off the borders also does anyone know what are the best...

Baby02

unknown wierd thing growin in my grass

Had my garden newly turfed in October and this is growing outta the grass.Before we had the garden done there was no similar plant/weed in it.... can anyone tell me what it is and how to get rid of it...

alinic

turff

how much is turff

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Not opening curtains, does it cause wall mould?

It often says on rental agreements under the tenant doing basic mantenance on the house, it says about opening windows often - which must be for ventilation to stop damp or mould, but why would they...

glenbar

Agapanthus help please

Three years ago I bought some Agapanthus bulbs in Madeira and planted them in a large pot when I got home. This year is the first time they have flowered and they are gorgeous with enormous blooms....

willowbee

great website

www.freecycle.org is a website where you get rid of all your old things instead of filling up landfill sites. freecycle is all over the world yet alot of people in the uk havent heard of it. go to the...

blokkertjebl

gardening sayings

I am collecting some garden(ing) sayings/quotes to write out, laminate and put around in my garden - so generally no longer than 4 lines. Can you help? It doesn't have to be from well known people,...

claybury

christmas cactus

my christmas cactus plant seems to have developed a white powdery effect from the leaf joints, ie, tips of leaves and on the joint s going down the stems. would this be a fungal problem? many thanks...

knowlittle

conifer tree mulch

I have 2 large conifer trees that have been blown down in the recent gales, can I shread the smaller branches and use as a mulch across the garden

Northumbrian

Soil Infection

I have lost 2 dozen primulas recently. The plants were separated from their roots by small quarter inch grubs. Also in the soil were small yellow eggs about the size of snails' eggs but with a firmer...

adelaide

counccil tax band

how can I check whether my house is in the correct coucil tax band?

lady_p_gold

Digital TV problem

My TV which has the freeview thingy in it when you buy it (sorry not very well versed in the correct lingo!) has suddenly started going off the signal and pixellating on most of the channels. I have...

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