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  1. Tidemark

    Can anybody recommend a pressure washer?

    Another vote for Patio Magic here!
    Another vote for Patio Magic here!
    Another vote for Patio Magic here!
    Another vote for Patio Magic here!
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
    It should be nice today even though cloudy with a gentle breeze from the north east temp 8c feels like 7c
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite...
    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite crowded. I like to see the drama of all the new fronds emerging in succession, but that’s just a personal...
    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite crowded. I like to see the drama of all the new fronds...
    I can understand that @simone_in_wiltshire, your plant is still young so the fronds are less tightly packed than mine. I had double the usual amount of fronds last year so the crown is quite...
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  4. CostasK

    Portuguese laurel under stress

    Were roots in pot easy to untangle, or was it very rootbound when planted out? If roots remain in a tight ball, it's difficult to wet them, and very often they can't start growing into a soil around.
    Were roots in pot easy to untangle, or was it very rootbound when planted out? If roots remain in a tight ball, it's difficult to wet them, and very often they can't start growing into a soil around.
    Were roots in pot easy to untangle, or was it very rootbound when planted out? If roots remain in a tight ball, it's difficult to wet them, and very often they can't start growing into a soil around.
    Were roots in pot easy to untangle, or was it very rootbound when planted out? If roots remain in a tight ball, it's difficult to wet them, and very often they can't start growing into a soil around.
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  5. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing...
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing some of the perennial and annuals that need a bit of heat.
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing some of the perennial and annuals that need a bit...
    I cut up and stacked a lot of branches too big for the shredder; and then moved a pile of rocks to a more convenient spot and dug up creeping buttercup. Sowed the tomato seeds and started sowing...
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  6. GreenFingeredPete

    Nerines (Bowden)

    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted quite late so plan to put these in my ex daffodil bulbs.
    You got a great bargain there, I’m not jealous.Stuff from Lidls is great, I bought 3 packs of Nerines in there today, so now have 27 bulbs, plan to do 3 shallow bowls of 9. These can planted...
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  7. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
    It bothers me as I still haven't got windscreen wipers for my glasses. :noidea:
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  8. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do well with compeition.If you think they need it,...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots weed free as they are shallow rooted and don't do...
    The usual way is to prepare the soil well before planting - clearing all weeds, adding garden compost or well-rotted manure and any fertiliser. After planting, keep the onions/garlic/shallots...
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  9. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a picture of my front garden.So the driveway on the...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going to indulge you here and from Google Maps is a...
    I only live in a maisonette, with a small courtyard garden which is north facing. I also have a south facing driveway with space for two cars, so do a lot of gardening on that as well.I am going...
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  10. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges look a lot better but my Hands are aching.I am not...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass Shears (?) To tidy the Edges of the Lawn.The Edges...
    Hello @CanadianLoriThanks for the compliment, it is appreciated.I spent another Hour in the Back Garden Today using my Kneeling Mat, 1000mm x 500mm Closed Cell Foam, and a Pair of Grass...
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  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
    With any luck, sooner rather than later.
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  12. Fat Controller

    A film recommendation - I Swear

    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by heck this is one absolute gem.Portraying the true story of John Davidson, living with Tourette's...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by heck this is one absolute gem.Portraying the true...
    Not often I would do this, but having just sat and watched the film "I Swear", I thought I'd pass on a recommendation. It seems to be a rarity nowadays that a really good film surfaces, but by...
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  13. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
    The problem is everyone thinks everyone else is panicking so they just fill up to avoid the panic and create more panic :roflol:I got some yesterday :whistle:
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  14. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I...
    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I have some spare ear plugs somewhere.
    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I have some spare ear plugs somewhere.
    Hoping all is well with your relative in Dubai Worrying times for many. p.s. decided to risk putting a wash on but that low frequency drone from the demolition site is very off putting. I think I...
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  15. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
    Got some Jumbo Colocasia Esculenta this year. They are the size of bowling balls :rolleyespink:
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  16. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
    Three Admirals this morning keeping apart.
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  17. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
    Sika Deer, Canada Goose and two incoming Greylag Geese. Poole HarbourFirst Adder of the year.
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  18. Bluebell Q

    Poorly spindly Mimosa tree- help!

    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
    Yes, it does look pretty bad. You wouldn’t believe how lush it was only 2 years ago… thank you for sharing!
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  19. latimer

    Is this mad idea? Or just gardening?

    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a formal approach with topiary leading to the...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill over the paths and thus soften them, rather than a...
    The garden looks quite wonderful. It's very different from my own garden, which has more flowing lines, but I like that we're not all the same. I would go along with exuberant borders that spill...
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  20. Logan
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