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Comes to something if barrels of Russian oil are now claiming asylum

Not an example of my own stupidity, it would be hard to narrow an example down sometimes, but something that made me smile. My mum's elderly friend needed some lino put down in their bathroom and I was volunteered for the job. When I got there her neighbour had heard about it and wanted to do it...

I don't know, but Google suggests -AI OverviewThe image shows a succulent plant, likely a type of Cotyledon orbiculata.It is a shrub-like succulent with thick, fleshy, silver-green leaves that can develop reddish tips. The plant is native to South Africa and typically grows in arid,...

New Turf Installed? Avoid These Common MistakesLaying new turf is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden — but we see a lot of great lawns struggle simply because of a few avoidable mistakes.We’ve put together a short, practical guide covering the most common errors people make with...

If you want a clear stem lower down then cut right to the trunk. Other branches can be cut back to two buds if appropriate to the shape you want.

Thanks @markharry66 !Our Morrisons has also a pretty interesting looking selection of summer bulbs and bareroot perennials.

Dead as a Dodo.

Acanthus is pretty much unkillable, I would not worry. If you leave it, maybe check that those leaves are not smothering other plants. I removed my acanthus 5 years ago and am still removing the occasional shoot that comes up from a bit of root in the soil.