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Ok looks like I’ve wasted approx £100 and 12 months on the wrong type of plant. Guess i should’ve posted on here first. Once again thanks for all the help.

Another photo

This is my neighbour’s hedge. I take it this is a different species?

Spray warm soapy water has been suggested, this a myth?

Here’s a small one. Endless

These are the critters. So far I must of picked off 3x this number. Anyone identify the species? Do they normally only attack new bushes or also mature bushes? Once again thanks all as I was about to dig everything up. Maybe I still will and go with some of the suggestions on here. *image too big

Ok good news thank you all. I thought caterpillars would turn to a butterfly or moth in a few days but seems I am wrong. How long they normally stay as a caterpillar? Wish I’d visited this forum a few weeks ago!

Box? I can’t remember tbh. This photo of one of the last ‘healthy’ plants may help. I see it now! So are they dead dead or could they recover? Any deterrent spray?

Box? I can’t remember tbh. This photo of one of the last ‘healthy’ plants may help.

One by one they keep dying! Not through lack of water that’s for sure. Could some kind of insect of caused this? Thanks

Thank you. Managed to pair a pair of cartridges from Wickes for £6 replaced and now no drips ;)

I have a leaking mixer tap and thought it maybe the washer in the cold tap. However it appears that the washer is not of the old standard type. Please see attached photos. Any advice please. Thanks

Anyone know if is possible to turn the freezer compartment off but keep the fridge compartment on? Only asking as the freezer is never used and hoping to save electricity. Thanks

How would you describe what repair work is need as per the attached photos please. Am I right in saying it is pointing that is required?

Unless you are fully conversant with that system I'd run a mile from it :LOL: I always hated Risco. Good quality kit but not for the casual user imo. Maybe the doors are not programmed for the correct area?