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Ask The Expert
We are in the enviable position at Harrod Horticultural of having extremely knowledgeable staff and as a result, we are able to answer most queries concerning the operation and suitability of the products we stock. On the occasions we are unable to provide a definitive answer immediately, we will endeavour to find the information required as soon as possible.
Please contact our resident expert by e-mail
with any questions you may have;
Martin Fiddes - martin@harrod.uk.com
With a background in Commercial and Glasshouse
Horticulture, Martin has extensive knowledge of Pest Control
products and Greenhouse Equipment through to Heaters and
Watering Equipment. He has previously worked on a commercial
glasshouse nursery, one of the largest tree fruit orchards in
Europe and has a Diploma in Commercial Horticulture. It's this
experience which gives him a unique viewpoint on the products we
can supply and the horticultural industry in general. Martin is
responsible for creating and overseeing the Harrod
Horticultural Kitchen Garden project and has also completed
the Norfolk County Council Master Composter course, equipping
him with the skills and knowledge to deal with most
compost-related queries.
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Please see a selection from
our list of questions below:
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Easy Mower! | 04/03/2008 |
| I'm considering getting a new mower but I don't want to hold down the operational switch all the time. Any ideas...?...read more | ||
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Seasons in the Sun! | 03/03/2008 |
| Gardening books refer to 'mid winter' or 'early spring'. Can you be more specific...?...read more | ||
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Rose sawfly the culprit? | 26/02/2008 |
| Tiny caterpillar like-grubs are reducing my rose leaves to skeletons - who's to blame...?...read more | ||
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A 'pear' of blisters! | 18/02/2008 |
| Pear leaf mite attacked my trees last year. How can I control this problem...?...read more | ||
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Wabbit worries! | 08/02/2008 |
| I planning to build some raised beds and I've got a hunch the rabbits are keen to become involved. How can I deter them...?...read more | ||
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I Need a Mulch! | 07/02/2008 |
| My fruit cage is being invaded by couch grass. Can you suggest a suitable mulch...?...read more | ||
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Rat attack... | 04/02/2008 |
| I've got a rat in my garden. Is it likely to damage my vegetables...?...read more | ||
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Clean up time.... | 01/02/2008 |
| I'd like to thoroughly clean my greenhouse ready for the new season. How should I go about it...?...read more | ||
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Tubing conundrum... | 21/01/2008 |
| I'd like to cover my raised bed using aluminium tubing and insect mesh netting. What do I need...?...read more | ||
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Evil weevil... | 21/01/2008 |
| I've got vine weevil but it's too early for nematodes. What else can I do...?...read more | ||
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Link-a-Bord assistance required... | 17/01/2008 |
| I'd like to create double tier Link-a-Bord beds. What's the best way to go about it...?...read more | ||
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Be prepared... | 16/01/2008 |
| I'm finding slugs already! What can I use at this time of year...?...read more | ||
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Hungry worms... | 16/01/2008 |
| What can I feed the worms in my wormery...?...read more | ||
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Moles leave me in a hole... | 16/01/2008 |
| I want to move on my moles but I don't want to poison them. What can I do ...?...read more | ||
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How to care for my lawn... | 16/01/2008 |
| Can you please tell me how often I should aerate my lawn and what are the best times of the year to do it...?...read more | ||
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No i(deer) where to put my greenhouse... | 10/01/2008 |
| How to keep deer out of the garden and the best place for my greenhouse...read more | ||
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A cosy retreat for a grapefruit tree..... | 08/01/2008 |
| Is the Winter fleece jacket suitable for my 33 year old grapefruit tree?...read more | ||
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Let's go round again... | 06/01/2008 |
| How can I rotate my crops in a polytunnel...?...read more | ||
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An infamous presence on most unprotected crops. | 06/09/2007 |
| Have your plants been decimated by the hairy, yellow/black caterpillar larvae of the cabbage white butterfly?...read more | ||
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Slug and Snail Trapper to the Rescue | 06/09/2007 |
| This year the suspects are slugs and snails as slime trails were noted at the crime scene...read more | ||
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Ancient ritual? | 05/09/2007 |
| I have noticed that at some time, growers remove the lower leaves off these vegetables why?...read more | ||
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Strong Porous and suppresses Weeds | 14/06/2007 |
| Ground Cover or Mulching Fabric between my soft fruit bushes?...read more | ||
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Stagnant water a problem! | 09/02/2007 |
| How do I keep the water in my Water Butt smelling fresh?...read more | ||
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Disaster in the Vegetable Garden | 03/10/2006 |
| Do I try again next year, or give up?...read more | ||
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Clematis Problem | 03/10/2006 |
| Flower buds under attack...read more | ||
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Prepare for winter residents | 04/09/2006 |
| How should I prepare my Hedgehog House for hibernation?...read more | ||
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How to prevent club root in the Kitchen Garden | 04/09/2006 |
| Prevention is better than cure!...read more | ||
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Vineweevil a problem? | 02/09/2006 |
| When is it best to target the Vineweevil?...read more | ||
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What's in a Link-a-Bord Kit? | 02/02/2006 |
| What parts are included in the 1m x 1m Link-a-Bord Set?...read more | ||
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Invaded by Caterpillars? | 10/01/2006 |
| Netting, Enviromesh or Fleece - what is your preference?...read more | ||
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Worms for Christmas | 11/12/2005 |
| Will they survive the festive season?...read more | ||
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Attracting Bees to the Orchard | 24/11/2005 |
| Is the Beeline hive suitable for my needs?...read more | ||
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"Blind Brassicas" | 24/10/2005 |
| What causes Brassicas to grow "Blind"?...read more | ||
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Where do I put my Ladybird Box? | 10/10/2005 |
| How high from the ground is best?...read more | ||
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Aphids on Chili plants | 25/09/2005 |
| Will my Chili plants survive the Green Aphids?...read more | ||
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The maggots are eating more raspberries than me | 01/09/2005 |
| Are your raspberries suffering from this common complaint?.......read more | ||
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Is it a rat or a squirrel? | 25/08/2005 |
| Please advise the best choice of humane pest control trap...read more | ||
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Infestation of Whitefly | 04/08/2005 |
| My Infestation of Whitefly has been horrendous...read more | ||
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Net Ties or Net Clips | 03/08/2005 |
| Please advise what to use to join two sections of netting together...read more | ||
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New Potatoes for Christmas Dinner | 02/08/2005 |
| I intend to keep the spud tubs outside for now and then move them into the Green house as the weather changes...read more | ||
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Greenhouse Heating | 26/07/2005 |
| Extend your growing season in the Greenhouse by providing winter heat...read more | ||
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Saggy Net Problem | 20/07/2005 |
| I want to accommodate the height of my fruit trees which should grow to a maximum of 8ft....read more | ||
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Davastation by Cabbage White | 14/07/2005 |
| Devastation by Cabbage White - should I use fleece or mesh?...read more | ||
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Heavy Duty Steel Fruit Cage | 06/07/2005 |
| I am looking at buying a fruit cage to protect my kitchen garden plot from birds and cats etc....read more | ||
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Rabbit problems in the Garden | 29/06/2005 |
| We have a rabbit problem in our garden, and last year was the first of 31 years at living here that we saw them...read more | ||
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Fruit Cage or Cat Run? | 15/06/2005 |
| I'm actually looking to build an outdoor cat run and was thinking that a fruit cage framework looks ideal for this purpose....read more | ||
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The dreaded bindweed on the Allotment | 07/05/2005 |
| I have a problem with bindweed in one of my allotment beds. It has been covered for 12 months but is totally riddled with white brittle roots and they go very deep...read more | ||
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