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Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to allow the potatoes to grow.

Maybe "homophobic" is not quite the right choice of word. (Can a gay person be homophobic?) A better description might be being belittling and derogatory towards someone specifically referencing their sexuality.

Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions

After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.

Get the ivy off the fence. It will work its way through the paneling and eventually damage it as well as upsetting your neighbour.

HiGabion baskets would work a treat and can be made into a seating area at the same time , depends on how much you have to spend ,.. but if using wood you bein the same position in years to come

We used the Granules last year and it is a slowish process though you do not really notice it because the grass justs out competes the moss. Everything just stays green, no smells or raking up etc. The pack does state that if the lawns soil has a low PH its best to apply their lime some weeks...

That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!

You can do either Spring or Autumn, it really depends on whether you are happy to look at the moss and weeds over summer. Both can progress between now and Autumn, encroaching on and weakening your existing grass.

Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good or bad. Seed saved from Heirloom varieties will come true.

I think I'll just do my usual and mix jacks magic with ji no3 and sharp sand.It works ok but was hoping for a cheaper option.I bought a bag or two of some unknown stuff a couple of years ago and nothing grew in it, god knows what it was contaminated with.

I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.