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Post by jj on Apr 19, 2006 17:11:45 GMT 1
Do you have any Garden Tips and Hints you would like to pass on??  |
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 19, 2006 17:58:57 GMT 1
no
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 19, 2006 17:59:40 GMT 1
only joking, we have a yard so we just have loads of pots and hanging baskets.
anyway i am terrified of worms
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Post by juicyjude on Apr 19, 2006 18:58:54 GMT 1
Yes, I have JJ. Wear gloves to keep your hands clean!!!! Now I bet you can rest easy in your bed now with that "handy tip" Do I get a karma for that one??? ;D
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Post by The March Hare on Apr 19, 2006 20:38:33 GMT 1
I bet you wish you hadn't ask that question JJ . Let me think on that one. |
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Post by jj on Apr 20, 2006 6:48:05 GMT 1
Well am I suprised at those answers ..............NO!!!!!
You crazy people!!! ;D ;D
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 20, 2006 12:04:27 GMT 1
are you a percy thrower then?  ? |
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Post by jj on Apr 20, 2006 15:41:29 GMT 1
are you a percy thrower then? ? Well I wouldn't say that (as I'm female!!!! he he) but I do have a go at the gardening, I plant all the flowers and do baskets and tubs, some I win some I lose it's trial and error   |
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 20, 2006 15:44:58 GMT 1
me too, never know what is a weed and a flower, me mam is into gardening
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Post by jj on Apr 20, 2006 15:45:02 GMT 1
CATS
There does not appear to be a definite solution to this problem, different things seem to work for different people. Here are a few of the suggestions
The more common remedies are citrus fruit peel, chilli pepper powder or eucalyptus oil.
Spread alum around the area (this is also said to work for rabbits ).
Provide an area for them to use by turning over some dirt in a garden bed, get some cat pheromone spray from a vet or pet shop and spray that around the new area to encourage them to go there.
Ask your garden centre to suggest cat deterrent plants you can scatter around.
Place a small length of hosepipe in amongst your plants, cats and birds don't like snakes!
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Post by jj on Apr 20, 2006 15:46:44 GMT 1
me too, never know what is a weed and a flower, me mam is into gardening Over the years I've learnt a bit with the help of friends and family suggestions and a few books, the weeds I hate and it's a back breaking job doing them  |
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Post by jj on Apr 20, 2006 15:47:49 GMT 1
To stop fencing boards splitting when driving nails, cut the head of a nail of the same size to that being used, put the nail in an electric drill and drill the boards where the nails are to be positioned, hammer in your nails, no more split timber.
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Post by jj on Apr 20, 2006 15:48:32 GMT 1
To prevent slugs getting to plants in containers, smear outside of container with petroleum jelly or WD40.
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 20, 2006 15:55:13 GMT 1
thats a good one for slugs.........
my mam put garlic cloves in her soil to keep the cats off
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Post by juicyjude on Apr 20, 2006 21:25:53 GMT 1
Slugs love beer so put a pot of it in your garden and the slugs get p***** and drown. I've knows a few p***** slugs in my time!! |
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Post by The March Hare on Apr 20, 2006 21:33:44 GMT 1
Thank you clever cloggs, Good tips JJ |
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Post by juicyjude on Apr 20, 2006 21:36:41 GMT 1
Glad to be of help Bob |
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Post by jj on Apr 21, 2006 6:09:56 GMT 1
Thanks for that valuable information Jude he he ;D
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 21, 2006 10:58:32 GMT 1
Slugs love beer so put a pot of it in your garden and the slugs get p***** and drown. I've knows a few p***** slugs in my time!! [shadow=red,left,300]i wouldn't waste me beer on slugs!![/shadow] |
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Post by marmaris98 on Apr 21, 2006 10:59:04 GMT 1
ooo don't like that , you can hardly read it
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