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| A. Rose clear will solve this problem and also prevent rust and black spot developing if sprayed every two weeks. It is also best to use another spray occasionally e.g. bug clear ultra, which contains a different active chemical to prevent resistant strains of greenfly developing.
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| Q. What feed can you recommend for my hanging baskets? |
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| A. Osmocote pellets are ideal. These can be inserted into the compost, usually 3-6 pellets depending on the size of the basket. This will provide enough feed for the season or for already established baskets, general fertilizer such is miracle-gro. |
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| Q. I would like to paint my garden shed but I have plants growing around it and they are quite close. Last year I ruined some of my plants with creosote. Can you suggest anything I can use that will not harm my plants? |
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| A.You can by a product called Cuprinol Timbercare which is a water based paint, this will not harm your plants if it comes into contact with them, it comes in several colours and is friendly to pets and children. |
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| Q. I would like to create a seaside effect in a shaded area of my garden. Can you suggest any suitable plants and materials, which I could use? |
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A.This is an ideal opportunity to create an ornamental theme using grasses, Phormium and bamboo. Such plant groups, together with their variegated foliage types, will give a great seaside effect. Why not decorate the area with cobbles (which must be purchased from retail outlets and not taken from the coast line) as well as driftwood to add more impact?
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