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  1. Howard Stone

    How do I move a heavy plant without help?

    I bought one of these my back loves it! :)
    I bought one of these my back loves it! :)
    I bought one of these my back loves it! :)
    I bought one of these my back loves it! :)
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  2. Michael Hewett
    Agree x 5

    Slow pages

    We're hopeful that the change won't be a dramatic one in that sense - the main benefits are going to be speed, security and ease of use.
    We're hopeful that the change won't be a dramatic one in that sense - the main benefits are going to be speed, security and ease of use.
    We're hopeful that the change won't be a dramatic one in that sense - the main benefits are going to be speed, security and ease of use.
    We're hopeful that the change won't be a dramatic one in that sense - the main benefits are going to be speed, security and ease of use.
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  3. Michael Hewett

    Bird feeding problems

    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but...
    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but years ago Pest Control people would always advise someone to stop putting out food for birds for several...
    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but years ago Pest Control people would always advise...
    Rats can certainly be a problem if they can access your house and that is when many people draw the line even when accepting them in the garden. I don't know whether methods have changed but...
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  4. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
    Some kind of parasite if I remember correctly.
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  5. Erigeron

    How do you feel if this happens?

    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
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  6. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may find tiles that you can recycle. I don't mind that...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
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  7. Karen Ballington

    Hydrangea and flowering quince

    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part...
    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part is important if you want flowers this year because they flower on the previous seasons growth....
    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part is important if you want flowers this year because...
    The second picture is a cotoneaster, probably cotoneaster horizontalis. It looks fine and will burst into leaf soon. The first a mophead hydrangea and it's likely to be fine. The mop head part...
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  8. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good February 2026

    This looks really enchanting @micearguers
    This looks really enchanting @micearguers
    This looks really enchanting @micearguers
    This looks really enchanting @micearguers
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  9. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does...
    That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does pests.It's been dry today but not very drying so I shall have another day sewing tomorrow to finish some...
    That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does pests.It's been dry today but not very drying so I shall...
    That cake icing looks tailor-made for you@Tui34 it's one orange peel to a week or so of daily banana skins in water a 1.5 litre pot. The banana skins feed and the orange peel does...
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  10. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
    Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
    Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
    Drizzle is back, windy. Kind of mild but you wouldn't notice it. 12c max.
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  11. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    We had a cow do the same as that sheep. She was fine, after the farmer tipped the water trough up a bit, she kind of stumbled out but looked more embarrassed than hurt. I would have loved to see...
    We had a cow do the same as that sheep. She was fine, after the farmer tipped the water trough up a bit, she kind of stumbled out but looked more embarrassed than hurt. I would have loved to see her jump in.
    We had a cow do the same as that sheep. She was fine, after the farmer tipped the water trough up a bit, she kind of stumbled out but looked more embarrassed than hurt. I would have loved to see her jump in.
    We had a cow do the same as that sheep. She was fine, after the farmer tipped the water trough up a bit, she kind of stumbled out but looked more embarrassed than hurt. I would have loved to see...
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  12. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn then, you'd need to make sure you maintain it very...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
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  13. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    What are these 'savings and investments' you speak of ? :dunno::heehee:
    What are these 'savings and investments' you speak of ? :dunno::heehee:
    What are these 'savings and investments' you speak of ? :dunno::heehee:
    What are these 'savings and investments' you speak of ? :dunno::heehee:
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  14. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I...
    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The sight filled me with dread.In her left hand she...
    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The...
    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I...
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  15. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled...
    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled cayenne pepper over them to stop the mice. Last time I showed direct mice ate them. I'll see what...
    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled cayenne pepper over them to stop the mice. Last time I...
    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled...
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  16. hi2u_uk

    Blue bells

    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest every year since.
    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest...
    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
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  17. Spruce

    Decorative grasses for large Malaysia pots

    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
    Lady in red .. but will be a lot smaller
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  18. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
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  19. Michael Hewett
    Friendly x 4

    Something sad ...

    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible. :)It's nice to see these very generous acts...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible....
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
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  20. Erigeron

    Blackthorn?

    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
    keep trimming the suckers to the ground and it should eventually run out of energy.
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