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GN TO THE RESCUE!
My mum has blue tits nesting in her garden, but they keep flying into and attacking their reflection in her patio windows. They think it’s a rival bird. She’s solved this by sticking pictures from Garden News of one of your regular contributors, and guess what… it's worked! No more bird attacks.
Karen Mucklin, by email
CRACKING THE PEAT-FREE CODE!
I’ve been struggling with peat-free composts. My seedlings germinated, but then failed to thrive when potted on. This year, I’ve cracked it. When the true leaf stage is reached, I mix 75% peat-free compost with 25% Westland well-rotted farmyard manure, and my seedlings are growing on strong and healthy.
Jane Edwards, by email
HOSTA HEAVEN
Hanging hostas in buckets from brackets not only deters slugs, it gives a really attractive green wall.
Carol Jones, by email
PLANT PROTECTOR
Having bought plants in readiness for planting in tubs when the weather warms up, I’ve put them in the summer house. To protect them, I’ve used a square of muslin you can buy cheaply in the baby section at the supermarket. I find the size easier and more adaptable than cutting pieces of fleece.
Brenda Wilson, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
MADE FOR MELONS
I’m putting my melon plants into a giant grow bag in the greenhouse. When I go shopping, I’ll save the red net bags from oranges, so whe
