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  • What causes white foam in a pond?

    What causes white foam to accumulate in a pond? How dangerous is this? And what can be done about it? Oh also, if it is dangerous, are there safety precautions I ought to take before the issue is dealt with?

    Asked by Carol on 22nd Feb 2022
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    What pond plants help amphibians?

    What sort of pond plants can be used to help amphibians; what plants might deter or even be harmful for them?

    Asked by lauren on 23rd Feb 2022
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    What to plant with sunflowers

    What plants go well with sunflowers to grow in a back garden?

    Asked by angie on 26th Jan 2022
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    Can all trees have tree protection order?

    Are there specific trees that can be protected from a tree preservation order or is any tree species/type potentially applicable?

    Asked by LAURA on 3rd May 2022
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    Managing a mossy front garden

    I have a mossy front garden and I’m wondering what the best way to manage this would be? Are there any products or/and techniques in particular that you would recommend?

    Asked by Lou on 20th Oct 2021
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    Can I put barbed wire on my fence?

    We've had issues with people climbing over the back fence. Can we add barbed wire to the top of our fence, and is there a legal restriction on doing this in a residential garden?

    Asked by Harry on 2nd Jun 2026
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    How to get paint off patio slabs

    There is decking paint that's on the slabs from where the previous owner has done a poor DIY job. Is there a low-effort way of getting the paint off so it looks better? Doesn't have to be perfect, but it's an eyesore right now

    Asked by Julie on 23rd Mar 2026
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    Life expectancy of the average lawn mower

    How long does a lawn mower usually last before it is no longer fit for purpose?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 1st Jul 2022
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    Rock garden

    What is a rock garden exactly?

    Asked by Joyce on 11th Aug 2022
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    Preventing decking water damage

    Any tips on how to reduce the risk of decking water damage?

    Asked by Patrick on 7th Jul 2021
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