We rarely put out our general waste bin maybe once every 3-4weeks ( no it doesn’t smell). We produce little waste which we can’t recycle so even...
On one of our walks from a previous house when the children were small, we used to pass a large metal ring set in concrete in the middle of some...
Ooh @cactus_girl we missed the changes happening re getting a separate bin for paper. Seems we are in phase 1 too. We have a handy cubby hole for...
Here everyone has two bins, one for general waste and one for recycling (which has a separate pod which sits inside for paper). Then it’s a third...
Here you get a coloured plastic tag to fasten to the Handel, it was stickers until a couple of years ago. If you haven’t the right colour then...
I would take the lid off. The reduction in temperature and humidity may help slow them down?I haven’t sown anything yet, will probably start in...
Adding shredded or simply ripped up paper is the easiest way to balance a wet compost. Any non-shiney paper will do so newspapers, envelopes,...
Forgot to add, ours is in a sunny south facing spot too. I haven’t watered since that initial summer but then it’s been continually wet here since
Hello @BB3 I was wondering where you were, nice to hear from youOur Magnolia was similar about 18 months ago. It was quite closely planted with...
We’ve got our appointment to get a quote for the new back door this morning but after that I will be straight into the garden. Assuming I don’t...
I feel your pain @luciusmaximus , I’ve done that on more than one occasion.
Sounds like a bargain hall but just be aware that a jasmine beesianum is a bit of a thug so great for covering fences but best not too near any...
We have Bright Eyes @Plantminded Its one of my favourites, lots of flowers all summer
We put all of our kitchen scraps on the compost except for bones ( which we rarely have anyway). It’s rare there’s anything other than veg/fruit...
Our leaves compost down much more quickly if they’ve been shredded by the mower. Ready the next Spring/summer rather than a year. We also add some...
I suppose the real question is what will you do as an alternative?We have always had to pay for our garden waste and for quite a few years...
Happy Birthdays @Ergates @Liriodendron and happy birthday shopping :spinning:I’ve bought one if those balloon lights for MIL for Mothers Day,...
Apricotta would be taller than your Xanthos @The Eden as they are a variety growing to around 90cm compared to little Xanthos at 45cm.There’s...
I personally wouldn’t use them. I’d hand them back to FIL. On a practical side, they may not grow well here anyway if they’re varieties used to...
That’s interesting re your clematis @LunarSea How long had it been in its old spot and was it hard to get out? I’m asking because I have a...
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