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Q Can you recommend a mower for a small lawn? I would prefer a petrol mower under £150 if possible? A

The Lawn King range of petrol lawnmowers are great value for money, they are well constructe­d and for a small lawn, their 16” (41cm) LK41RC model would be ideal. It has a 4 stroke 99cc petrol engine, steel cutting deck, single level height adjustment and a 40 litre collection bag. Currently on promotion from Garden Oasis for just £124.95 with free delivery. Order online at www.GardenOasi­s.co.uk or call 01543 889900

Q How can I protect my plants against slug and snail damage in my garden? A

Mulching is good gardening practice because the organic matter enriches the soil and improves structure and drainage over time. Mulching also stops weeds germinatin­g and keeps moisture in the soil. Your expensive plants are given the best conditions to thrive. Dual Action Strulch does all this and acts as a deterrent to slugs and snails the most annoying pests in the garden! The physical properties of Strulch together with the embedded minerals are unpleasant to them but harmless to other wildlife. Strulch has a neutral pH so can be used anywhere in the garden. Buy in bulk or in smaller quantities through our stockists. Also used by the RHS and the Eden Project.

Q What is a SLUGBELL and how it works ? A

The SLUGBELL is safe for Children, Pets, Birds, Hedgehogs, Bees, Earthworms, Wildlife the Environmen­t as the pellets are not scattered around the garden where they can be accidental­ly picked up. The BELL shape prevents the pellets being washed away into the soil and keep them dry and work for longer.

The mesh basket of the Slugbell is filled with slug pellets which contain yeast extract that attracts slug and snails towards bell. They climb up the metal stick, feast on the pellets and then return to where they originally came from perish.

Take a look at our website for more informatio­n www.slugbell.com or call 01932 221501

Q How do you attach Hanging Baskets, Trellis, Solar Lamps etc to Slotted Concrete Fence Posts? A Use POSTFIX brackets! The 2 part Main POSTFIX bracket in galvanised steel clamps to the post in seconds using a flat bladed screwdrive­r and the screw provided.

NO DRILLING INTO THE POST IS REQUIRED! They are available to fit most fence post sizes including posts without a slot.

Ancillary POSTFIX brackets then Lift On/Lift Off the top lip of the main bracket in seconds!

The ancillary brackets are available to fit most garden related items to fence posts.

Full details are on our website www.postfix.plus.com

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