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Tomatoes not growing Planted seeds back in August (in small hothouse). Cam up great and are stuck at about 2 inches high. Haven't grown or died in a long time. Never had this before. Think I will have to buy tomato plants instead. Oh, and the courgettes, out of 6 seeds only o... |
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Bumble bee nesting box I have seen an ad in the paper that a local garden center is selling Bumble Bee Nesting Boxes, that come with a queen bee and 80 worker bees. I have absolutely no garden at all. The only plants growing on my property is grass and daisies in the gras |
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Bird crap been invaded by flocks of blackbirds digging worms out of the lawn , but theyve crapped all over the wooden fence palings & it wont wash off .with pressure washer Any idea of something that would soften or disolve it so i can get i toff . |
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Expandable hose https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/thumb/687679611.jpg this connector (see photo) was in the package with the hos |
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A plumbing question. Please see this photo: https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/687403605.jpg I glued up this length of pipe but no |
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Heatpump ? Hi - we have had a Toshiba wall mounted heat pump for about 4 years and its been good. But now its stinking hot I've been running the air con which is also good. However, its started to leak water out of the unit now its on cooling and it runs down the wa... |
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Need Help with Plant ID Anyone know what this is? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/675055014.jpg |
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What's this plant, please? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/687783773.jpg |
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Do Irises. Revert back? I bought a very pretty tall bearded iris from trademe 2 years ago - Art Deco - was a purple/blue and white and it flowered last year for the first time good as gold. This year it has reverted to a bland of plain purply colour. Would anybody k... |
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Portable aircon units Anyone used one? Is this a solution for a small office? They look like dehumifier only are for cooling |
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A Plumbing Question also - When we built our home we included an old style bathroom with antique fittings. We have a shower in that room that is a wet area with a curtain around it (floor length). We live rural and out water pump to the house died and we replaced it with one of sli... |
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Where in Dunedin can I get Wardrobe doors and Sliders made at a reasonable price .Thanks:) @ 1200x2300 |
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Afternoon Tea https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/689207161.jpg |
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Carp in Rural ponds I was told having these will clean up your pond. Has anyone done this? Pond's not attached to anything, but some visiting cows make it look a mess. |
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Who has moved the washing machine to their garage? I want to do this and wonder if its easy to do? How would we connect the water etc? |
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Golfdiver or roofers We are building a new home for a client and the roofers are using ESPAN roofing. http://www.metalcr |
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Anyone know what this might be, it is a vine of some sort found in my garden? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/689314655.jpg |
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My pumpkin plant get flowers but then go brown and fall off. is that normal? If not, why? |
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Not a very good pic-which way is off please https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/687992621.jpg i'll take another pic in morning |
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Acid washing concrete question I am having some concrete laid around a pool area and am thinking of acid washing it to give it more grip and stop it being so slippery. I already have paving as a border around the pool and don't want to get these damaged by the acid wash. Wondering if a... |
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Garden peas Is it too late to sow dwarf peas |
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Cleaning or painting Aluminium ranchslider door It Is white and is dirty.Have tried a lot of cleaning products with no success. Have not tried sugar soap yet.Any Ideas as to what I can use.Or can you get a special paint for Aluminium that I can use on the outside door. |
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Caesarstone bench tops. daily upkeep? anybody got one whats involved in keeping it clean stc, will red wine stain it? looking at a new kitchen and will go with stone tops but not sure whats best |
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I need to buy an old pull start for old mower I need to buy an old model pull start for an old masport with old B & S motor. It is side mounted with only 2 bolts for mounting with toothed nylon engage wheel? The spring return has lost it's return. |
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Water for fruit trees Hi we have a 4mtr x 3 mitr apricot tree it has been very dry in north canterbury .Question is does it do any harm to water the tree at its base .Very free draining sandy soil Regards John. |
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