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I think au naturel and coarse pebbles will be eaten first and vaseline and salt will be eaten last. Egg shells don't keep slugs away so doesn't matter if they are left out.

6oz 137cm Natural Hessian Jutethis company sells jute which you could try for mulch. not sure if the grubs could eat into it, doubt they could eat through two layers.

The fruits are very fragrant. Even if you don't like eating them, you can just put them in a bowl and enjoy the smell.

Nothing is going to mask the smell. It's like spraying air freshener in the loo. The smell is still there, but it's just added to by another smell.Sorry, I know that's not the answer you're looking for.If it's feasible, there is another angle that might be helpful. There was a small study...

I've lived in this house for over 30 years but only started seeing foxes recently. And then generally as a quick glimpse as they crossed the garden. It's since I started putting calci-worms out for the birds that this fox has found my garden worth lingering in. I always used to have badgers, but...

No photos....but sometimes I feel that this take away from the amazement when you see the wonderful garden for yourself. The Bishop Palace gardens in Wells is full of surprises. It also has local allotments next to it where you can talk to the holder about what they are doing. The volunteers are...

We have garden mint that has been in our "herb" area for decades. Yes it does spread but we keep an eye and pull up where we don't want it to go. We also have Moroccan which we use as tea. This stayed where it should for many years but again we have found it where it shouldn't be. Still makes a...

Hi all,Does anyone have Lithodora diffusa experience? I've attached a photo of it from last year and it's very green and flowering although it was a tangled mess. This year so far there is very little green growth and what growth there is is on very long leggy stems as you can see. It's looks...

Don't forget superhumans.

Going by what self-seeds in my containers verbena bon, aquilegia, purple toadflax and ivy leafed toadflax should be easy options.

@AnniD My local hedgehog rescue went above and beyond in trying to save the last one I took. Gutted that he didn't make it but relieved he lived his last couple months warm and taken care of rather than out in the cold winter with a serious injury.@fairygirl I hate the way they hover around...

Thanks. It'll have to be syrup as the elder flowers are long over by the time I get apricots. I suspect after last year the apricot may have a bit of a rest this year.