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Should I put my Iris & Tulip bulbs in the freezer until they are ready to plant!I've just got some new bulbs and was wondering if a few months in the freezer would imitate the hard northern winter. |
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Gardenias I don't seem to have much luck with them. I have two bushes, the larger older bush had leaves turning yellow.Thought it might be not enough water 'cos of the drought, so gave it some fertiliser and a good water, and it's smaller garden mate to... |
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Use of silicone sealant on polycarbonate roofing? I read somewhere it is not recommended, but has anyone used it or is there an alternative! cheers. |
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Strawberry plants in pots? I tried to grow strawberries in terracotta pots this summer but had no fruit at all. Are you not supposed to plant strawberries in pots! |
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Bird feeder and forest floor/mulch/bark underneath Well that will teach me for putting bird seed in a bird feeder (which is clamped onto the only position available) over bark/mulch/forest floor - I now have what looks like bean sprouts by the thousands coming up because they have put more onto the ground... |
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Building a compost bin, bottom or no bottom? Im building a compost bin and was wandering if it needs a bottom i figured it shouldnt because maybe the worms and bugs can come up from the ground and have a feed. |
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Washing Machine Service Person required Our washing machine wont turn on.There is no spark.It was fine when I used it last but it is dead.Push he buttons and nothing.Wont turn on.Have checked power point which is OK.It is a Fisher & Paykel, Kelvinator Smart Drive O15.An oldy but has always ... |
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How long does pastic (Marley) guttering last? Could anyone please advise how long plastic roof guttering will last! Anyone had it in service for 40 years! 30! |
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Limiting speed on electric bike I have a wee electric bike I'm fixing up, and my daughter has asked me for a 'motorbike' for her 5th bday. This bike can get up to 50km/h as it is, so what's the best way to limit the speed on it but leave it able to be reinstated to its f... |
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What to do with zucchini plant I'm a novice gardener and now that I've harvested my zucchinis (which turned into marrows) I don't know what to do with the plant. Do I leave it until next spring or do I have to throw it in the compost and plant another one later this year! G... |
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Polished concrete floors. Pros and cons please, thinking about lifting old tiles and getting the concrete polished in kitchen, laundry areas. Not sure what is involved, big mess, lots of dust! |
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Growing in my Lawn I think you need to click on your picture to make it big! |
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Corn stalks they seem fairly sturdy.almost like bamboo (although i dont think that will last). Apart from compost any use! |
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How to decide which shallots to plant again I grew shallots for the first time last year. I have now harvested thembut am unsure how to decide which ones I use to plant this year. The smaller ones or the larger onesThank you |
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Laundry taps advice please It seems to be the season for them packing up, mine, mothers and motherlaws. Replaced mine with a second hand one (yet to fit). But motherinlaw lives nowhere near us so she got a plumber in.It's a Methven dual washing machine/laundry tub o |
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My lemon tree is looking a bit sick Because we have not had any rain in the last couple of months my lemon tree is looking a bit sick.All the leaves have started to fall off and there is very few fruits on it (mainly because someone stripped/stole the lemons). I was wondering if I could giv... |
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Watertank Cleaning How is this done! . does it involve a waterblaster and climbing in or something! The tanks in question are 22250L ones, plastic in construction and feature manholes in the top. We have a water blaster and skinny arsed teenagers to slip down the hole. Hows... |
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Cleaning a hedgetrimmer Hi, does anybody have any good ideas on getting the buildup (especially from buxus) off the blades of the petrol hedgecutter! have tried Crc with little success and was wondering if there was a product out there that could be helpful with use every time. ... |
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What are the regulations with cutting pohutakawa HI all I just have a quick question and I have scrolled the internet to try and find an answer but am struggling.My neighbours have a pohutakawa tree that is coming over our property.I would like to cut some of it coming over as it continues to drop |
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HORSE MANURE for garden fill etc FREE LISTING? Can someone tell me if Trademe still lets you list a FREE item for FREE! I was told that you now have to pay to list an item that is free.All I am wanting to do is give away 3-4 trailer loads of composted horse manure. |
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Lawn Rejuvenation. My lawn got too dry over summer leaving dead(!) areas and weeds. I decided to spray with Roundup and re-sow. I'm wondering if I should dig it up, use an aeriator or dethatcher. I imagine the dead foliage and roots should act like humus, so perhaps I c... |
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Tomatillos what does one do with tomatillos! it is the first time I have grown them and they have started falling off and are outgrowing their skins so can Ipresume they are ready! |
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Builder Is there a site some where I can check to see if a builder is a Registered Master Builder and maybe peoples reviews who have used them before! TIA :) |
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HELP!. I have just had my fences painted and the painter has run out of paint that i purchased would anyone have some british pa I have just had my Fences painted and the Painter has run out of Paint that I purchased. Would anyone have some British Paints "Brunswick Green" sitting in theirShed that I could buy off them. I only need about a pint.to finish the j |
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M10 Mega or Bunnings? Does anyone know. .if either of these guys will cut timber to size and is there a cost involved!Just after some odd sized fence rails and unfortunatley don't have any way of getting them back home if I buy at the advertised 4.8m length. Thanks |
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