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These pesky f****** turn up every day once the sun goes down... what's the best way to stop em Can't use any pellets etc as I have a dog I was thinking of lining the perimeter of the patio with rock salt? Abs

Folks We have a very steep banked area (45 degrees steep) that is a sun trap and nettle patch. It is approximately 5 yards by 30 yards with very little top soil. I want to cover it with a membrane and bark chips then dig in some nice shrubs. What is the best membrane to stop the bark chips...

Greetings, citizens. After a bit of advice re. the above. SWMBO is starting to bang on about trimming the hedge in the back garden as it's untidy (read out of control). She's got a point, if I'm honest. Yew, I believe, and about 8 foot high - it needs a good 2 foot lopping off the top and both...

Man recalls moment spitfire plane was buried in back garden in Meopham I live next to the former Detling Aerodrome and the surrounding area is peppered with crash remains from both sides of the war. My neighbour had a Hurricane crash into his barn (Pilot survived). The wreckage of this...

Lots of Japanese Acers, some interesting architecture and a classic car (in a flat colour). Lovely! Chelsea flower show preview ? in pictures | Life and style | The Guardian

Folks Due to ill health my "garden" (it is 1 acre) has become very overgrown with grass, nettles & brambles. Over the last two weekends I have managed to cut the grass down to a nice looking level again (phew) Yesterday I bought a nice new straight pole petrol strimmer/brush cutter. What...

Anybody have any decent ones or are they all pants ? I'm not looking for spotlights but something to give a decent light to a 4m x 4m decked area if we are sitting out at night. Sadly, mains power is not viable without serious work lifting a patio etc.

Gents As part of a reorganisation/upgrade I have a selection of machinery available/coming available. All based in Camberley but can travel !! :- Toro Lawn tractor - 268 hydrostaic with upgrade to 20 hp kohler twin and 40" mulch deck. 650 hours - not bad condition Wheelhorse 227-5...

I've kept Koi in my pond for a number of years now, unfortunately about 4 years ago either a heron or seagulls took fancy to some of them & my stock was almost depleted. Learning from this extremely expensive mistake I netted the pond and all has been well ever since. The netting has now...

Hi all As the title suggest I'm looking to see if it is at all possible to find something to keep cats away from my garden. a few weeks ago I bought a very small breed dog and the neighbours Tom cats are constantly eyeing him up. They even watch me to see when I'm not close and try to...

My brother in law is a one man gardening band, and has just had the following stolen from his van overnight: 1 Sthil petrol hedge trimmer 1 Stihl petrol combi tool and attachments (strimmer,lawn edger and long adjustable hedge trimmer 1 Stihl petrol leaf blower/vacuum About £2k to...

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/burglars-cut-open-safe-deposit-boxes-at-firm-in-hatton-garden-10160285.html I have clients at Hatton Garden... and go their often. The diamond trade is heavily secured, can't imagine how the thieves managed to pull this off. You would have thought the place...

Any experiences or recommendations?

I missed this the first time round but evidently true. While the car "surfaced" in 1978 the story resurfaced more recently. A Buried Ferrari Was Found In Los Angeles, California

Plastic or timber?? Never bought one so not sure how good or bad they are

Back again...... I'm also looking to replace a cheap B&Q 18" mountfield rotary with a model with a rear roller Grass area in new garden is not large and could easily be done with an electric mower - but I favour the weight of a petrol one. Don't want a cylinder mower - it's not a bowling...

Looking at replacing an ageing rotovator which seems to need more love and attention on each outing than I ever get:rolleyes: Now the rotovator will probably only get used once a year for the next 10 years, but on each outing it will have to work hard. I'm looking at a number of options...

Hi I am looking to buy a Garden Vac, I have seen the following two units, but I am not sure if they are good or which is better. Buy Qualcast Garden Vac - 3000W at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Leaf blowers and garden vacs. Buy Flymo Garden Leaf Blower and Vacuum - 2700W at...

We've recently moved into a house which has a 10x6ft sunk pond in the ground which we want rid of. I've pumped pretty much all of the water out and tried stabbing the bottom of the shell to drain the rest of the water into the ground but it's solid - could be concrete lined but the lining is...

Guys, I need to clear my garage out, could anyone recommend?