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Recommendations for roofer in Palmy? Can anyone recommend a roofer in Palmy for checks and repairs to an iron roof? Cheers Rain rain and more rain, and some of it is coming in :( |
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Best position for a Daphne bush Where is the best position to plant a daphne bush please. I have tried to grow these in past but with no luck so am thinking maybe if I put it in a pot and put it in the right place I may be lucky. :) |
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Shallots and Garlic to Leeks ? Back in June last year I planted out a dozen or so garlic cloves (from nursery) came through so about Dec/Jan I pulled some. large spring onions/small leeks! Thought I was going mad. so this year a few months ago I planted out shallots. and pulled a coupl... |
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Horrible weed What is this please, it is really bad through my garden the last few years. It seems to have seeds on the end of those spikey leaves which pop for miles when you touch the plant. |
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Antirrhinum (Snap Dragon) - how long do they last? I have a lovely display of Antirrhinum and they obviously like the spot where I planted them in the autumn. They seem to be going from strength-to-strength. Is there any chance they'll keep flowering through the summer? |
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Ok, another list of 'what are these' https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/648343848.jpg |
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Suggestions for plant to grow in pot in shade Hi. I would like to put a container plant by my front door which is on the south side so only gets some sun in mid summer but is otherwise always in shade. Preferably something that will grow about a metre or so in height and produce something edible. I w... |
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Grass weed ID please Looks to be trailing. First time seen in my lawns, and going berserk. Thanks. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/ |
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Pleasant surprise in my garden A few years ago I got lot of Sandersonia and Littonia seeds. Duly put them in seed mix and put aside as they can take years to germinate, love a challenge. After my "wonderful" grandies upended then several times in 2 years I gave up and tipped the lot in... |
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Rust on gladioli leaves What spray to use to get rod of rust on gladioli plants |
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Best material for vege garden paths I am wondering what people recommend for garden paths between vege planter boxes. Maybe something to detract slugs and snails. Any recommendations appreciated. |
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Spilt oil of cloves on my car seat upholstery Help,I soaked up what I could with baby wipes ,then used hot water and dishwash,but now I’m home what else Can I do please |
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Can someone please help to identify this plant? Could someone please help to identify this plant, please? Thanks https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/658958765.jpg |
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Line Trimmer I guys. I bought a JobMate Line Trimmer and I am absolute frustrated with it and in need of some help. I guess my first mistake was to buy cheap, however I dont have a huge area where it needs to be used and at the time I didnt think was worth spending to... |
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Cost for Lawns and Gardening done? Can anyone give me an idea what to pay for lawn mowing c11/2 hours and 11/2 - 2 hours weeding, done fortnightly? I don't want to offer a silly amount yet cannot afford to pay a fortune. Any tips would be very helpful. |
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Did anyone see the news item -recycling Gib board? I can't find the news item now. I saw it on the TV though. They were recycling building material and separating the gib board, and shredding it to use the gypsum. The article showed a fertiliser spreader truck spreading the white material, pre |
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Airless electric spray guns. Has any one used these for painting a wooden fence(palings)Plenty for sale on T/me or would it be better to employ a contractor, Thks |
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Lysimachia clethroides commonly known a goose neck or loosestrife. Does anyone have any. I know it grows like a weed, and spreads like wildfire, but I want some. If you have any, could you reply on here, then list it, and I'll buy off you, but not at $9 a plan |
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Spray and Walk away or Wett n Forget What does everyone consider reasonably priced for this product? Biosheild @$99 for a 5L container vs a gutter witch product 2x 5L for $99 and will make 100L. |
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Siemens RD10.1 underfloor heating Can anyone help me? I have underfloor hearing in my ensuite and I am trying to turn it off but it is not happening. I have the instructions and under the heading TO SET THE ECONOMY TEMPERATURE it states "This can be made an OFF position by taking the temp... |
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Kowhai Tree, how tall do they grow? Given one today & no idea where to plant. Can it go in a large pot? |
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Asbestos brick veneer? Hi all, not sure if this is answerable or not. I have a house with some hinuera stone looking brick veneer of unknown age. The back of the veneer is smooth and looks like modern hardiboard. Because it's smooth does that mean it won't likely co |
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Parts of our garden https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/658905209.jpg today's effort, this is the area I was asking for suggestions for, |
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My deck and I.design help needed Hi. I have looked in on various deck threads over last 6 months or so. Starting part of my ground level one this soon. 2.7m by 8m(approx.) with one side attaching to house and one side attaching to existing deck(side frames). Im planning on using 75x50 to... |
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Spa Pool advice Hi there, ANy Spa guru's out there? I have a spa pool with a control panel that doesn't seem to be working properly. All of the buttons work but the screen is blank. I can't see the screen to toggle through the menu and change temp settings. C |
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