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  • Plant ratios for ponds

    Roughly, is there a good ratio of oxygenating plants to floating plants to include in a pond or does it depend on preference and other factors?

    Asked by Sarath on 21st Feb 2022
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    Can I paint a small ‘football pitch’ with the use of white paint in my back garden?

    Is there any way I could safely and legally paint a small ‘football pitch’ with the use of white paint in my back garden? It’s just for the kids. They’ve been nagging me to make Anfield in the back garden haha. So I said I’ll see what I can do.

    Asked by Jackie on 17th May 2022
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    How can I tell the difference between capsid bugs?

    How do I tell the difference between an apple capsid insect and other types of capsid bugs?

    Asked by Karen on 17th May 2022
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    Best flowers to plant in early summer?

    What are the best flowers to plant in early summer and why?

    Asked by Carol on 25th Apr 2022
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    Frost protection for plants

    So, the winter’s here and I’m wondering how should I best protect my plants from the frost? Are there any products on the market I should try?

    Asked by Harry on 5th Jan 2021
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    Decking dance floor

    Is it possible to have a highly tailored decking installed? So I’d like one that has the appearance of a dance floor. Its mostly for the kids.

    Asked by June on 20th Apr 2021
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    Sowing 12 month veg seeds

    Is it possible to sow vegetable seeds which I harvested about 12 months ago?

    Asked by Bill on 4th Dec 2020
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    What is xeriscaping?

    Could you explain to me what exactly xeriscaping is?

    Asked by Robert on 22nd Dec 2020
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    Eco-friendly gardening

    Are there any alternatives to insecticides/pesticides? I’d like to know so that I can ensure the most eco-friendly gardening. I’d prefer options that won’t risk say killing bees or harming the environment or biodiversity in any way. Are the alternatives actually effective though? And which is the best alternative in your opinion? Where could I buy it?

    Asked by Lou on 24th Nov 2020
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    Best way to get rid of dandelions

    What's the best way to stop dandelions repeatedly regrowing? Some of them are growing where it's hard to get all of the roots.

    Asked by Patrick on 16th Feb 2023
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