Ask the Experts
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I have a small garden and do not require a full size shed but I do need somewhere to store a few tools, wellies etc. Is there anything you can recommend that won’t take up too much space?
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If you have a small area, the sentry box style sheds could be just what you are looking for. The Gardeners Tool Shed from Garden Oasis has room for long handled tools and three shelves for smaller items, plus a handy fold down potting table built in the door. Priced at £159.95 with free delivery. Order online at GardenOasis.co.uk or call 01543 889900
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How can I protect my plants against slug and snail damage in my garden?
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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.
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What is a SLUGBELL and how it works ?
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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
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How do you attach Hanging Baskets, Trellis, Solar Lamps etc to Slotted Concrete Fence Posts?
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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 Tel. 01268 560680