Thanks very much. That's great advice. I will tackle it when I'm feeling brave! :)
Yes! I got a bag of Vitax basket and container compost a couple of months ago from the local nursery. I'd not heard of it before, but was very...
Yes, it's peat free.I opened the bag up again yesterday and the smell hit me again so I've taped it up and stuck it in the shed.I wouldn't...
Ooh, that's a point. I used to get occasional deliveries from the milkman at my old address. I'll have see if I can do that here. Thanks!
I just need to be more organised and make sure I get plenty of bags when I get a lift to the garden centre.I should know by now I always use...
Thanks, same here, never had a bag smell like this. Think I'll tape it up and put it in the shed until I can think of how to dispose of it!Yes,...
I've just received a bag of Westland multipurpose compost from Amazon and on opening it, it's got a really horrible smell that I can only...
Hi againIt was this one, but it's not been available at all this year as far as I know. Also I might have just got lucky with the batch I...
Hi ShealI bought a bag of this too for plants I'd bought for containers. None are doing very well. I also bought Wickes' own brand which isn't...
Thanks KandyI like the sound of the tree very much! It'll have competition on the height stakes from next food's ash which is now as tall as...
Hi. Have done a bit of Cotoneaster investigating and I think it's C. Franchetti. Very pleased as it's described as wildlife friendly. However it...
Ooh, how lovely. :)Thanks Zigs. I'll look that up after dinner. Mid risotto cooking at the mo'!
...amongst the fuchsias on the shady side of my garden. Cannot figure out what it is. Could someone help? Thanks!
Hi Noisette and Shiney :) Thanks for your replies and advice, both very helpful. I'm going to investigate the site more tomorrow to see whether I...
HelloI had the sycamore in my garden felled today and the stump has been ground out. Still feeling a bit sad about it as I hate to see trees...
Yes! I had a bumble bee nest in my compost bin last. I was really pleased and they were busily in and out all summer. Looking at the nest when...
Thanks Longy! I really like it.
Hi All This little flower has been popping up in the last couple of weeks, mainly on the edge of the patio, also invited itself into the odd tub...
They're all looking lovely and strong. :) Cochinea is a beautiful colour, isn't it?
How are your fuchsias coming on people? My overwintered ones have had a variable success rate, some not making it at all, others looking pretty...
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