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    Management of garden bushes (ed.)

    Thanks. Only had the “contractor” around for big jobs. (Two in last ten years) Oak tree- full version, according to contractor. We didn’t plant, so believe it was from bird shot?
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    Management of garden bushes (ed.)

    Sorry meant garden bushes.
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    Management of garden bushes (ed.)

    Hi All We have adjacent fuchsia, rose bush and oak tree in from garden. (I think) We’ve neglected over the years, only having contractors to prune every few years. Just wondered what advice there was for cutting back in the autumn? Photos show how big they’ve grown since last cut back...
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    Painting the front and back of feather edge fence

    Hi I can see it’s easier to paint rear of fence, as in sections, divided by concrete poles. However, what’s the best approach for painting the front? Many thanks
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    Using plant food

    Thanks.
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    Using plant food

    Hi Bought some stuff from local garden centre earlier. (Boost made by Westland) I noticed instructions say “don’t apply directly to foliage”., How on earth do you achieve that when using watering can? Also when you have quite a few flowers crammed into a small are? Impossible to navigate to...
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    How many bedding plants?

    Many thanks. V clear and helpful.
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    How many bedding plants?

    Hi I’ve cleared a flowerbed (6 foot by 12 foot). How many plants would this take? I know they expand, but would like to fill as much as possible. Thank you
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    Removal of adhesive tape from wooden floor

    Thanks. It’s done now as stated in post 8 above.
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    Removal of adhesive tape from wooden floor

    Managed to get it off with Sticky Stuff Remover from B&Q. (Two layers removed) Thanks
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    Removal of adhesive tape from wooden floor

    Thanks. It’s wooden floor panels in dining room. (Not real wood)
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    Removal of adhesive tape from wooden floor

    Hi I’ve removed some plastic conduit and thin layer of adhesive strip predictably left. I wondered what’s the best remedy to remove without damaging wooden floor? Many thanks
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    Bulbs still flickering with LED dimmer?

    Many thanks. I’ll have a look at the link.
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    Bulbs still flickering with LED dimmer?

    Hi Replaced old light bulbs and then replaced standard dimmer switch with MK 1G LED Universal Dimmer. However, bulbs still flicker if you rotate from lowest light level. Beginning to think bulbs somehow not compatible with dimmer? Only other control on switch is “trimmer” to adjust initial...
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    Need additional insulation for north facing windows

    Hi Son coming back from Uni next week. His bedroom is only north facing one and unsurprisingly coldest. We have upvc windows, but can anyone recommend the best one of these film type temp things to use for the v severe temps we’re currently facing? Thank you
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    Removing hose from Dyson DC40

    Hi I’m referring to the one which connects to wand, not the changeover pipe. I’ve been checking for blockages, cleaning filters as cleaner not picking up when in upright mode. (Good suction thru hose) I know this sounds like a ripped changeover pipe, but I changed that a year ago and it looks...
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    Stud suddenly visible on kitchen ceiling

    I meant pinch in nails-sorry that wasn’t clear. Thanks.
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