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I think you’re right @CostasK, my sandy soil is the problem. I’m actually not very keen on the scent either but I might let it try to sway my negative thoughts over the next few weeks .

Oh my goodness. I am glad I asked! Thanks @Selleri , it sounds a bit "Day of the Triffids" It looks interesting in that photo, with the wavy strands as well. Sounds like I need to get the gauntlets ready. You made it sound so entertaining, that I feel I must try and give it a go now! I saw one...

Fingers crossed for you! I only learned the cardboard idea on a recent training course for maintaining hedge trimmers and strimmers. I had tried just laying them out, but the screws always rolled around!

@Retired your studio looks amazing.

I cut my Choysia back just after they finish flowering too - here that's about June. If you prune in spring you'd lose at least some of that year's flowers, or maybe they'd flower later in the year. It won't hurt them to prune at other times but it can affect the flowering. No problem if you...

theyll do just fine without help. i would keep water out especially in summer though.

Hi,Thanks so much @Logan To get a copy of this made by a cabinetmaker would cost a great deal of money considering the amount of oak and time went into it. Fortunately I had just enough oak but it was touch and go. I love the smell in the workshop of freshly cut timber. I was so happy and...

Thank you Lizzie I'm glad you think it looks good. When I look underneath that wooden part on the left without concrete, there are snails under there so it looks like there is possibly something blocking underneath, I will try poking, and I'll try having a little look over the fence tomorrow too.

Hi,I certainly believe you @Bluejayway; starting at the senior school I was now taught two hours per week woodworking; I detested the bully of a teacher who enjoyed using a strap on the boys; he was absolute rubbish and called us all "Septimus" he had the habit of breaking a Victory V lozenge...

So sorry to hear your news Selleri. My mother-in-Law moved in with us when this started to happen to her. Then when things became worse she had to move into a care home. So here are a few tips if this has to happen. Make a list of those ones that take in residents and keep them if they...

Hello allThe Photo of My Back Garden for November is now available which is the Last Photo of the Season.For those interested you can find the relevant Post here:My Garden ProgressThanksKevin