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5 hours later and I have Fantastic result-what a task to take on, must have been awkward getting that under the sewing machine foot. |
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Help! What have I done to my tomato plant? I'm killing them somehow and I don't know what's happened.The plants next to this one is OK |
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Ideas to disguise a wooden retaining wall Looking for an interesting way to decorate (disguise) a 1200mm wooden retaing wall that has large posts 8"!) every1.5 metres. Thought about50mm bamboo poles attached verticallybut not easy to find, so interested in any other ideas but not into murals... |
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Deck stain advice please We are building a deck and you want to stain it.What colours are popular at the moment!It is so hard to tell from a 1 inch paint chip what the final look Will be and need some suggestions for what looks good before we select some sample pots. Any particul... |
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Planter box hedge We are about to build some planter boxes to use as a privacy screen, just wondering what ideas people have as to plants we could use to grow into a hedge. Cheers in advance |
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Grass/Black beetles - Help please Hi,I have had problems with swarms of bugs every summer sinced I moved into my house. They seem to be attracted to lights at night and they hit our windows quite loudly trying to get to the lights. Every morning I find piles of them all crawli |
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What's the name of this tree, please? Jacaranda |
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Advice please re painting exterior of house My son and girlfriend recently bought their first home which the exterior needs painting especially the wooden windows.They have chosen the paint and were told to get semi-gloss (dulux). The main boards are hardiplank.My ex and myself are going to give th... |
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Garlic growing seed heads My garlic is starting to turn brown and is starting to sprout seed heads, is it ok to leave in the ground or should I dig it! I have never grown garlic before so are not to sure on just when to dig it. TAI |
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Lizards Merry xmas everyone. Just a question - do lizards eat fruit. Something is eating our strawberries.Not birds because the strawberry patch is covered in netting. Not slugs or snails, no evdence of this. We know we have a lot of lizards around th |
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Best tool 4 trimming lawn betwn young hedgeplants My Griselinia Littoralis are quite y oung, I have planted about 40 of them, and it's awful seeing all the graass and weeds growing up between them, and I don't have the time for hand weeding . is there an electric/petrol powered tool that would be... |
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Electrical advice. water pump We are running a pool filter and our drinking water pump through a 4 socket power plug. It is 2400 watt 10 amp. Every time we fill up our pool thereby using the water pump heavily the 4 socket plug thing cuts out and needs resetting. Could this be resolve... |
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Can pulses and beans cross pollinate? Hi, I want to put in mung beans and brown lentils (which are sprouted and 15ch high already and just need to go in).I have lots of beans, bush and climbing. Can anyone tell me if I can place both pulses in close proximity to each other or the beans, |
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PRESSING FLOWERS: Could someone please tell me what type of paper is best to use for the purpose of pressing flowers! Thanks :) |
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Washing machine hose adapters Is there such a thing as an adapter that goes from the outlet pipe of a washing machine to a garden hose! Were would I get one from if there was such a thing! |
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Pretty lily alllooklike Lilium Liliesthatmain1inmybook iscalledbrightstar HybridsareAsiaticor Orientals |
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Greenhouse Advice Please? I live in Taupo and am considering buying a greenhouse. I have seen one advertised in a rural newspaper from Safety & Tools. It is polycarbonate with aluminium framing (kitset form). Can anyone give me their thoughts on this type. We live in Tau |
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Berryfruit experts -a question about boysenberries I have a lovely boysenberry bush and the fruit is just starting to turn purple.I've picked what I can, and even though I've covered it with bird netting and am keeping a close eye on things, I'm losing some fruit to critters.My que |
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Painting interior room - advice on steps to take? Please can a painter give me guidance on the steps to take, and in what order, on prepping and painting a bedroom . the gib is in sound condition, is painted and in fine condidion I just don't like the colour (it's purple, so do I need a grey unde... |
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Variegated elm tree suckers! My neighbour's variegated elm tree has been cut down because it sent suckers all through my lawns and garden. Of course now the suckers are appearing more than ever and I've lost many desirable plants and much lawn area due to spraying with Woody ... |
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Spray What could I add toroundupto make it sticklike thecommercial roundup that has a jell added. I will be using awandto apply to weeds ! |
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Fruit trees. We bought three fruit tress this year which are doing well except the black boy peach it is not doing as well as th We bought three fruit tress this year which are doing well except the black boy peach, it is not doing as well as the others, what could I feed it with to encourage it along! I love the peaches, it is my favourite. Thanks. |
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Help identify fruit? It appears to be a Paw Paw to me, perhaps Mountain Paw Paw |
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What is this plant please I don't know what it's called, but we had one growing amongst our hedge. I think the birds must bring in the seed from 'somewhere'. Quite pretty, but ours didn't grow for more than a couple of years then disappeared. |
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Green coffee beans > great brew I have found that most commercial roasters will supply you with green beans if you ask them. It is definitely more convenient buying a few kgs of green beans and roasting them when required as opposed to going into town, or onto the net, to pick up roaste... |
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