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Wondering if anyone more knowledgeable might be able to advise. Last autumn I noticed something had dug some sort of shelter at the bottom of my fence (see pic). I thought it was probably a...
Wondering if anyone more knowledgeable might be able to advise. Last autumn I noticed something had dug some sort of shelter at the bottom of my fence (see pic). I thought it was probably a hedgehog as I have seen one in the garden, and it seemed too big to be done by vermin. I'd also noticed...
Wondering if anyone more knowledgeable might be able to advise. Last autumn I noticed something had dug some sort of shelter at the bottom of my fence (see pic). I thought it was probably a hedgehog as I have seen one in the garden, and it seemed...
Wondering if anyone more knowledgeable might be able to advise. Last autumn I noticed something had dug some sort of shelter at the bottom of my fence (see pic). I thought it was probably a...

zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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zebrina
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Whaaattt?
I imagine Melania shares your queasiness,
I imagine Melania shares your queasiness,
I imagine Melania shares your queasiness,
I imagine Melania shares your queasiness,
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 406 407 408
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ViewAhead
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM
MO Bactor Instant - thoughts
My OH uses the MO Bacter granules and they are very good. He recommended them to someone who bought the instant product by mistake. By all accounts it was quite smelly, a faff to apply and not as...
My OH uses the MO Bacter granules and they are very good. He recommended them to someone who bought the instant product by mistake. By all accounts it was quite smelly, a faff to apply and not as good. OH couldn't understand why this would be until he realised the wrong product had been...
My OH uses the MO Bacter granules and they are very good. He recommended them to someone who bought the instant product by mistake. By all accounts it was quite smelly, a faff to apply and not as good. OH couldn't understand why this would be...
My OH uses the MO Bacter granules and they are very good. He recommended them to someone who bought the instant product by mistake. By all accounts it was quite smelly, a faff to apply and not as...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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AnniD
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No...
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No bother changing clocks here, we were at a party for GD'S 18th birthday Saturday night so changed...
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No bother changing clocks here, we were at a party...
Good afternoon everyone, not long back from the Opticians-- DVLA eye test. Hope I'm still OK, hospital say my eyes are stable and haven't really changed for a long time so fingers crossed.No...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 87 88 89
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Allotment Boy
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
I was surprised when the mixed Geraniums arrived this morning.They were bigger than expected, 14cm pots but I crammed two in each pot ...
I was surprised when the mixed Geraniums arrived this morning.They were bigger than expected, 14cm pots but I crammed two in each pot ...
I was surprised when the mixed Geraniums arrived this morning.They were bigger than expected, 14cm pots but I crammed two in each pot ...
I was surprised when the mixed Geraniums arrived this morning.They were bigger than expected, 14cm pots but I crammed two in each pot ...

Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Victoria
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Removing Ivy from Fence and ground
Good question, I am undecided as to what to plant there but this Ivy is going wild, and as I understand from my neighbour, has been an ongoing problem.Attached are a few shots, there is plenty...
Good question, I am undecided as to what to plant there but this Ivy is going wild, and as I understand from my neighbour, has been an ongoing problem.Attached are a few shots, there is plenty more ground covered.
Good question, I am undecided as to what to plant there but this Ivy is going wild, and as I understand from my neighbour, has been an ongoing problem.Attached are a few shots, there is plenty more ground covered.
Good question, I am undecided as to what to plant there but this Ivy is going wild, and as I understand from my neighbour, has been an ongoing problem.Attached are a few shots, there is plenty...

BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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BOSullivan
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Mushroom compost
They deliver it to me on a pallet and I used a wheelbarrow to move the bags about 200ft to the end of my garden and left it there for a month or two - it's a good workout! I find the the mushroom...
They deliver it to me on a pallet and I used a wheelbarrow to move the bags about 200ft to the end of my garden and left it there for a month or two - it's a good workout! I find the the mushroom compost is often still a bit 'hot' so leaving it for a few weeks allows the composting process to...
They deliver it to me on a pallet and I used a wheelbarrow to move the bags about 200ft to the end of my garden and left it there for a month or two - it's a good workout! I find the the mushroom compost is often still a bit 'hot' so leaving it...
They deliver it to me on a pallet and I used a wheelbarrow to move the bags about 200ft to the end of my garden and left it there for a month or two - it's a good workout! I find the the mushroom...
pete, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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Pete8
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....
I always take mine in during winter. I'm sure the hose itself would be fine but in the past I've lost several spray guns (both Hozelock & B&Q's own brand) when they've frozen and then burst, so...
I always take mine in during winter. I'm sure the hose itself would be fine but in the past I've lost several spray guns (both Hozelock & B&Q's own brand) when they've frozen and then burst, so now I don't risk it.
I always take mine in during winter. I'm sure the hose itself would be fine but in the past I've lost several spray guns (both Hozelock & B&Q's own brand) when they've frozen and then burst, so now I don't risk it.
I always take mine in during winter. I'm sure the hose itself would be fine but in the past I've lost several spray guns (both Hozelock & B&Q's own brand) when they've frozen and then burst, so...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 14, 2026, Tools And Equipment ... 2
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LunarSea
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Hoster's
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm...
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm birds, hedgehogs etc.
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm birds, hedgehogs etc.
It looks like it. Lift up the pots and carefully look around the base and under the rim for slugs and snails. You can use slug pellets. These are now based on ferrous sulphate and don't harm...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing
Sorry, I wasn't clear.I meant why not wait until autumn to remove the moss and reseed, rather than spring/summer when the risk of weeds establishing is more likely.
Sorry, I wasn't clear.I meant why not wait until autumn to remove the moss and reseed, rather than spring/summer when the risk of weeds establishing is more likely.
Sorry, I wasn't clear.I meant why not wait until autumn to remove the moss and reseed, rather than spring/summer when the risk of weeds establishing is more likely.
Sorry, I wasn't clear.I meant why not wait until autumn to remove the moss and reseed, rather than spring/summer when the risk of weeds establishing is more likely.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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BOSullivan
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Some emerging leaves.Coral bark Japanese maple.Fatsia japonica.Hosta 'Patriot'.
Some emerging leaves.Coral bark Japanese maple.Fatsia japonica.Hosta 'Patriot'.
Some emerging leaves.Coral bark Japanese maple.Fatsia japonica.Hosta 'Patriot'.
Some emerging leaves.Coral bark Japanese maple.Fatsia japonica.Hosta 'Patriot'.

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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Plantminded
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement
Unfortunately I don't have any other materials in the garden to use, and there is quite a large area to cover so I fear putting in a drystone wall would be beyond my level of skill.
Unfortunately I don't have any other materials in the garden to use, and there is quite a large area to cover so I fear putting in a drystone wall would be beyond my level of skill.
Unfortunately I don't have any other materials in the garden to use, and there is quite a large area to cover so I fear putting in a drystone wall would be beyond my level of skill.
Unfortunately I don't have any other materials in the garden to use, and there is quite a large area to cover so I fear putting in a drystone wall would be beyond my level of skill.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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BOSullivan
Mar 30, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. ...
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. This is wonderful. For a while there I was tempted to start my own weather thread titled Moan about...
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. This is wonderful. For a while there I was tempted...
It is going to be cloudy with little peeps at the sun here and there but the guessers say that today and tomorrow we are going to be given a preview of spring. It's going up to 68f 17c today. ...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 136 137 138
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CanadianLori
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Pyracantha removal
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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BOSullivan
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants ... 2
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Thevictorian
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
If you think setting your clock/watch is difficult in the Uk/Europe, try driving in Canada. British Columbia has 2 time zones, as have some other provinces.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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KT53
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Corkscrew Willow advice please
From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took...
From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could only see leaf detail on one half.
From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could...
From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took...
LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees ... 2
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Thevictorian
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
Solved Wordle today with only greens and blanks, no yellows! Apparently, if I go to the faff of setting up an account, I can get a virtual badge for this feat!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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ViewAhead
Mar 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...
A lovely cluster of Pagoda Red ...

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Victoria
Mar 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that I have kept from past years just starting to show...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are growing well indoors. I have large begonia corms that...
I'm mainly in the greenhouse as it's too cold and wet outside. Potting on pelargonium cuttings and checking on seedlings. I too have to cover them up overnight because of mice. My ricinus are...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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cactus_girl
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM

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