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Ask The Expert

We are passionate about our gardening here at Harrod Horticultural and encounter the same pests, diseases and general garden problems as everybody else. Over the years we have developed products and come up with a lot of ways to make our kitchen garden as productive as possible while maintaining our organic gardening ethos.

So for advice on any gardening problem, put us to the test, we are confident we can help - email webteam@harrod.uk.com

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Safe Slug Control

Slugs have made mincemeat of our first year vegetables. We want to reduce their numbers but we've got two young children to consider. Any ideas how we can do this safely...?

Propagation Cloche

I want to use the soil warming cables to set up a propagating area. Any ideas how I can keep the heat in...?

Compost Tumblers

I'm trying to clean up and streamline my composting operation, and I want to know if a Compost Tumbler will help. And is it ok to add ash and orange peel to my composter...?

Linking my Link-a-Bord Raised Beds

I want to stack up two link-a-bord raised bed kits. Do I need to order extra dowel or will I get enough in each kit...?

Soil Warming Cables

I'd like to make a propagation bench from soil warming cables. Is my idea a runner and where should I position the thermostat...?

Apple Tree Maggots

I desperately want to eat the apples from my tree but the maggots get there first! What can I do to stop them...?

Improving the Soil and PH Levels - Please Explain!

What does it mean if my soil is acid and how can I change it...?

Fly Screen!

I've protected my carrots from the dreaded fly, but when is it safe to take this down...?

Soil Uncertainty?

Will soil from under a pine tree make a good filling for my raised bed...?

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